Archive for the ‘Green Resources’ Category
What Is Organic?
March 28, 2011 No CommentsWith the New Year upon us many of us have made the commitment to eat and live healthier. In most grocery stores you see items labeled “organic.” I was not 100% sure what that meant so I decided to go searching for the answer. Organic refers to the way agricultural products are grown and also [...]
Pin ItThe Top Green Building Trends
March 1, 2011 2 CommentsOver the last couple of years the growth of the green building industry has skyrocketed. So many people are concerned about how to save money while also making the world we live in a much cleaner place that the green building trend is no longer a trend but a way of life. I realize it [...]
Pin It7 Cheap Ways To Go Green
April 22, 2010 No CommentsWhen the “green” revolution started, most of the ways people could “be green” in their home and lifestyle were so cutting edge that many of the products and services were too expensive for most people to afford. Thankfully, green living has gone more mainstream providing many Americans the ability to find simple ways to “green [...]
Pin It7 Ways To Conserve Water
April 15, 2010 1 CommentNow that the weather has warmed up and the grass is growing greener everyday, homeowners begin to realize that the days of running the sprinklers all too often are just around the corner. Although Springtime does often provide sudden downpours and much needed rain showers, Summertime is lurking and that’s when you know Mother Nature [...]
Pin ItPermeable Pavers – A “Green” Alternative
April 6, 2010 No CommentsThe current “building green” wave has taken over the residential home plan industry especially for those homeowners interested in reducing their ecological footprint and living in a energy efficient house plan. Homeowners are pondering their eco-commitments both inside and outside the home whether they currently have a green house or not. This holds true for [...]
Pin ItNoticeable Home Trends
April 1, 2010 2 CommentsEvery year experts in all fields try to determine what will be the “hot” thing for that upcoming year in their field of expertise. Some base their predictions on what happened the year before, the financial climate, news events and other subjects in order to get a grip on what’s coming up. When it comes [...]
Pin It7 Reasons To Build Green
March 16, 2010 No Commentsby Jeremy Friedman Green building is the buzz among homeowners and building professionals these days. Just about every architectural website or magazine offers energy efficient house plans in every style and size, and nearly every media outlet boasts reminders about the benefits of building the “green” way. It’s estimated the percentage of new homes built [...]
Pin ItGreener Building And Living
March 2, 2010 4 CommentsWith rising costs sweeping the nation, homeowners everywhere are discovering ways to conserve energy and lead a more efficient lifestyle. These include everything from small changes in your day-to-day-routine to building an entire home the “green” way. Of course, building an energy efficient home gives you the opportunity to create an energy efficient environment right [...]
Pin ItWhat Is Green Building Anyway?
February 2, 2010 5 Commentsby Jeremy Friedman The green movement is sweeping the country. You can’t pick up a magazine or turn on the T.V. without finding the latest facts and tips for living the “green way.” It’s discussed in trade journals, newspapers, and commercials and home building is one area that is no exception. While many people are [...]
Pin ItClean Air Quality for Your Home
January 9, 2009 No CommentsDo you or your family members often suffer from allergies? Can you see an excessive amount of dust on flat surfaces within your home? If your answer is yes to these questions, you may have poor air quality in your ranch home plan or two-story home plan. The EPA ranks indoor air pollution as one [...]
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