Earth Day 2009 – Tips for a Greener Home
In recognition of Earth Day, here are 5 tips for a more energy efficient home: Keep doors sealed. By caulking, weather-stripping, and even painting regularly you can keep your doors airtight. Insulate, insulate, insulate. Many people insulate the attic, but don’t forget to insulate the basement or the crawl space. Combined 20 percent of energy is lost from these areas. Reuse. If you’re starting a home renovation product consider reusing old materials such as brick, stone, or slate. They require less energy, they can add character to a project, and are generally less expensive. Open the...
Read MoreDo You Want to Get Paid from the Electric Company?
With home energy costs expected to soar this winter, check out this 30-second youtube video showing a home’s electric meter running backwards. This homeowner decided to install solar panels. The home is producing more energy with the solar panels than it is using so the meter runs backwards. It may be a cost effective option to look into now that “going green” is becoming cheaper. It still costs money upfront, but how often to you get to see your meter running backwards? Would you like to eliminate your electric bill? It’s worth watching...
Read MoreMarketing Review: Homescape’s Green Initiative
Today more and more consumers are concerned with environmental issues relating to their homes. With rising costs of heating and cooling, home buyers are also looking for more energy efficient homes. Homescape.com is now identifying homes that meet certain “green” criteria including environmentally friendly and energy-efficient homes. For example, if a property includes a description with an environmental friendly home product, such as a tankless water heater, the home will be marked with a green house icon. This green house icon will make it easier for home shoppers to find an...
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