The Green Home

We’ve created a list of the key steps to creating an eco friendly green home. With the correct balance of the following factors you’ll be rewarded with a healthier, economical, environmentally friendly home.
1. Home Design: A green home should be built on a site that is overflowing with natural light, this reduces the need for [...]

Hiring a Green Contractor

The first step to finding a good contractor to install any green upgrades or to build a project form scratch is to get on the phone. Call providers that service your area to inquire about their services, pricing, and capabilities. Don’t be afraid to ask the hard question and address any concerns upfront, a good contractor will have no problem stepping you through the pros and cons of your new eco venture.

One of the most cost effective ways to begin a design project is to get a clear understanding off all the options, fees, and overall vision for the project. Obtain architectural drawings and detailed project specs.

Green Energy Basics

So what springs to mind when one thinks of sustainable green energy? Perhaps a small cottage with a gazillion solar panels tacked on the roof next to a half acre of windmills? Common stereotypes often present green energy as an expensive eye sore. When pricing professional installation of some of the latest green energy technologies you may find that it can be quite expense. But green energy doesn’t have to be, with the right knowledge sustainable energy for your home can be affordable and chic.

So lets go over the basics, first off green energy is any form of power which can be used on a continuous basis and never be exhausted while leaving a minimal (if any) effect on the environment. Wind and solar energy are some of the most common and well known forms of green energy. In addition geothermal and hydroelectric green energy sources are becoming more common place.

Creating a Healthy Home

The last place that should be a hazardous environment is your home. Making informed decisions on remodeling and building materials can insure that your home is truly your sanctuary. Heavy chemicals, dirty air, and mold can have serious adverse effects on your health and the environment.
A major step in creating a healthy indoor environment is [...]

Remodeling Basics

Remodeling your home to be more environmentally friendly is easy and involves no more work than standard remodeling. You will be making all the same choices and decisions, the only difference is to choose with a conscious mind each step of the way. Remember that living green is not an all or nothing lifestyle choice, [...]

Interactive Guide

How would you like to save the enviornment and your money by never paying another utility bill again?
Does the prospect of actually selling power back to the utility company sound good?
Renewable energy makes this possible and the team at EcoFriendlyGreenHomes.com has created a comprehensive step-by-step interactive guide to tapping into these ubundant natural resources.
Discover the [...]