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 [...]

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.

The signs have been there for decades, but only recently has mankind recognized its fatal dependency on fossil fuels is coming to a head. Point blank, they are just too hazardous to the environment and far too expensive. For this reason research into alternative energy is breaking ground every day promising to become our primary [...]

With the current economic climate and souring energy cost, I think every homeowner can benefit from shaving some bucks off of their monthly utility budget. The U.S. Department of Energy has recently stated that the average energy bill for the typical one family home is in excess of $1,600 annually. Thankfully that number can be [...]

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.

Solar electrical systems provide sustainable, pollution free energy with very minimal ongoing cost thanks to our good friend, the sun. Recent advancements have made photovoltaic solar system construction much more affordable. As with wind based solutions, solar systems are eligible for net metering in many states which means you could break even on monthly utility [...]

The average home in the United States utilizes about 100 gallons of water each day. According to recent census recordings there are now more than 100 million homes in America. With those numbers, making event the slightest upgrades to your homes plumbing system will improve the environment significantly, not to mention your bottom line. Overtime [...]

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, [...]

Painting is always a fresh and economical way to spruce up your interior. If you are not careful though painting can be one of the easiest ways to release harsh, harmful chemicals into our ecosystem. Why not go green with a lasting finish that has lasting positive effects on the environment. When selecting paints for [...]

When it comes to building a green environmentally friendly home, insulation is one of the most important factors. Its something you have to do regardless and with a little extra effort you can save tons of money and help save our environment. Optimized insulation and air sealing of your home reduces the amount of fossil [...]