Energy Efficiency and Green Homes 
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Making Your Houston Home Energy-Efficient can be Easy Peasy Money Squeezy
Friday, September 23rd, 2011 at 1:03am. 2661 Views, 0 Comments.
This is the time of year that makes even seasoned Houstonians want to hide from the heat in an air conditioned cocoon; and as temperatures soar, our electric bills do, too. In fact, thanks to our sultry summers, Houstonians have among the highest utility bills in the country.
Luckily, there are things you can do to ease the pain - and that doesn't mean packing up to move north. (You don't want to live there come winter anyway.) With changes to your home big and small, you can slash your energy bills, help the environment - and use local and federal rebates to help pick up the tab.
Fix Those Leaks and Insulate
Regardless of what new, energy-saving technology might be out there, much of our home's energy efficiency comes down to simple and low-tech - how…
A Lean, Mean, Environmentally Green Home
Friday, July 29th, 2011 at 4:53pm. 3396 Views, 0 Comments.
Environmentally friendly, "green" & more eco-conscious are sizzling hot topics in homes and businesses across the U.S. Families and people all over seem to more aware and concerned with the beautiful Earth we live on. Most folks want to conserve energy in their homes, and the subject is often a major topic of discussion as home buyers start looking for their dream home. Not only does energy conservation save homeowners money and make their home more appealing, but it also has a significant positive impact on the environment. In the real estate market today- fewer home features attract as much attention as a home's ability to conserve energy. So, let's get down to business and help you make your home a "green" energy conserving machine!
1. Tame that…
Green Gardening and Being Eco-Friendly Not Just for Hippies Anymore
Monday, April 4th, 2011 at 12:47am. 3500 Views, 1 Comments.
Yard Madness has officially gripped the area: Lawn mowers and farmer’s tans are once again a familiar sight, and gardening stores are hives of activity. In the midst of it all, though, how many of us think about the impact we’re having on the environment?
Yes, we know the arguments and excuses we make in favor of doing things the same old way. “My yard needs to look good all the time. Those old ladies on the yard committee are vicious!” “I don’t have extra time or money to spend on lots of expensive all-natural treatments.” “I’m not one of those eco-friendly, hippie types. I just wrestled a bull at the rodeo for Pete’s sake!”
Contrary to what many think, tending our yards in a way that’s better for the environment can often cost less, doesn’t…
Homeowners Committed to Green Homes, Recycling and Eco-Living
Sunday, March 27th, 2011 at 2:49pm. 2996 Views, 0 Comments.
Going ‘green’ is not only good for the environment, but it’s good for real estate. More and more homeowners are going ‘green’, boosting their chances for a quick sale by adding ‘green’ features to their homes making their property fundamentally appealing to the environmentally conscience buyer of today.
But what does going ‘green’ really mean? The movement of going green was popularized by the former Vice-President Al Gore. In essence all it really means is doing things and performing actions that work to preserve and save our environment such as the purchase of cars powered through electricity, installing energy efficient appliances, using biodegradable non-toxic interior and exterior paints, biodegradable detergents, recycling, conserving water, and…
Old Stone Homes: Energy Efficient and Green since the Days of Stone Henge
Thursday, March 3rd, 2011 at 5:37pm. 1766 Views, 0 Comments.
These remnants of the past dot the countryside. Some of these homes date back to the 1600's, when Dutch settlers shared a peaceful co-existence with their neighbors the Delaware Nation (whom the Dutch called "The River Indians"*). Many if not most of these stone homes are still occupied today. But with a recent resurgence towards eco-friendly habitation, are these ancient structures finally becoming outdated? Or can a centuries old stone home be just as environmentally friendly as their contemporary counterparts?
In many ways, one could argue that an old stone home is the ultimate environmentally conscious residence. Is sustainability your concern? Few materials are as sustainable as solid rock which has been proven to withstand the test of time. Consider…
Turn the Christmas Spending Blues to Green
Sunday, December 26th, 2010 at 3:26pm. 2497 Views, 0 Comments.
After we’ve dashed through the malls and stretched our wallets in the name of gift-giving merriment, a little post-holiday financial restraint is usually in order. If you have a little cash left over, though, or have a home improvement fund to tap into, now can be a great time to make an investment in your home - and save money in the process. Deals are plentiful this time of year, but for most you’ll have to move quickly to take advantage of them.
Think Energy Efficiency
The much-hyped federal energy tax credits - which offer a 30% credit on energy-efficiency home improvements up to $1500 - are coming to an end December 31. While it might be a little late to try and get a new HVAC unit installed by year-end, there are other projects which you might be…
Energy Efficienct Construction Means More Green for Homeowners
Tuesday, August 24th, 2010 at 5:29pm. 1028 Views, 1 Comments.
The incorporation of energy efficient materials into new home construction has been steadily rising since 2001 when Texas adopted the Texas Building Energy Performance Standards, which include the International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) and International Residential Code (IRC). This created standards for new home construction that mandated requirements for windows, air conditioning units, insulation and other aspects to help conserve more energy and protect against conditioned air leaking outside.
Many homebuilders are voluntarily seeking out certification programs that require even greater energy saving components be incorporated into their building specs. These certifications go by many different names and guarantee that the home has been built with…
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