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Explore ways to build, remodel, retrofit, or maintain green homes.
Green homes need not be expensive, difficult to maintain, or hard to design. Learn how to make your home more efficient, more sustainable, and healthier to live in and learn how to save money in (and on) the process--and save money each and every day you live in your home through reduced energy bills.
According to the USGBC, green buildings result in healthier occupants, higher student achievement, faster recovery from illness or injury, increased productivity, and an overall improvement in feelings of general well-being.
Sustainably-built homes may
be one of the few
truly bright spots in our current real estate market.
 National real estate studies show that homes built using healthy and sustainable practices sell for more, and sell more quickly than similar conventionally built residential properties.
"Energy efficiency and healthy building doesn't have to cost a fortune."
Building or creating a sustainably-built home need not be a bank-breaking proposition. While sustainable building practices are often slightly more expensive initially than conventional methods, many green building and energy efficiency measures cost little or nothing.
Many other methods, while marginally more expensive, have surprisingly short intervals to fully recoup these expenses in energy savings and increases in building value.
Whether you are just curious about the features of green homes, are a stranger to the local home center, a dedicated do-it-yourselfer, or even a seasoned building professional, discover and discuss ways to choose building methods and products that can save you money, improve the health of your home environment, and decrease the impact you have on our environment.
Led by a USGBC LEED-AP, Certified Energy Auditor and Building Analyst, we strive to offer non-biased, accurate, and sound advice based on established building science.
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Green Homes Blog In the Green Homes Blog, find the latest news and information about energy efficiency, remodeling, maintaining, and living in your green home.
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The Green Homes Consultant Bookstore Find resources on green building, energy efficiency, and a lifestyle of health and sustainability
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Ask A Question Homeowners ask a green homes consultant and certified energy auditor their energy efficiency and green home questions
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Why Build Green? Why build green? Green homes are the rage in home design magazines, but why are sustainable home upgrades a good idea?
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Affordable Green Homes -- What to look for, what's important, what to consider When considering affordable green homes, there are many things to consider. This is a short list of truly vital issues
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Choosing Green Building Materials Choosing green building materials can be a confusing proposition. Checklist helps you cut through the hype and evaluate the green building materials you choose for your healthier home
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Global Warming Video Series This global warming video series provides a fun explanation of the chemistry and process behind our current global climate change situation
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Eco Friendly Appliances are a Great Investment Household appliances account for 17% of the energy load in US homes. Eco friendly appliances will have a noticeable impact on your energy costs and carbon footprint
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Energy Saving Lights In Your Home Can Save Real Money Energy Saving Lights are an easy green home upgrade. Nearly 15% of residential electricity is used to power lights. We now have a bunch of choices to reduce energy waste: CFLs, T-8 tubes. LEDs
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Green Remodeling - Create a healthier, more comfortable, and more valuable home Green remodeling of your existing home can produce a beautiful, healthier, more efficient place to live. An existing home remodeled for efficiency is almost always the grenest housing option
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Green HVAC (Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning) Efficient and Green HVAC options are numerous for the energy conscious homeowner. Save energy and money while keeping your home comfortable
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Solar Power Basics – Should I Add Solar Power to My Home? Solar Power Basics – Nothing says green home like an alternative energy system on the roof. Whether on not a solar energy system makes sense for you can be challenging question
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Residential Wind Turbines: How to plan your small wind project A host of small residential wind turbines make the prospect of generating your own power a real possibility. These points help you choose the right unit and not waste money
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Solar Air Conditioning: The quest for cooling from the sun Solar air conditioning has been a holy grail for HVAC manufacturers for years. A new solar powered ac system shows promise and it is available now
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DIY Heat Recovery Ventilator Project DIY heat recovery ventilator: An HRV is a vital component to healthy indoor air. Save by installing an HRV yourself
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Energy Efficient Dryer: The quest for a greener laundry Clothes dryers are a big consumer of energy. While a truly energy efficient dryer is a quest unsatisfied, there are things we can do to increase the efficiency of our laundry
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Green Mobile Home Revisited: A second look at the Clayton i-house Green Mobile Home Revisited: Back in the summer of 2010, I reviewed the Clayton i-house pretty negatively, much to the dismay of many fans. This is a second look at the product
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Controlling Indoor Allergies Indoor allergies can be a serious malady. Controlling allergens in your home can go a long way toward increasing the health and safety of asthma sufferers and those sensitive to any of the common trig
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Rainwater Pillow Review Rainwater Pillow Review: A look at an innovative product designed to make rainwater capture simple and affordable without excavating your yard
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Energy Saving Washing Machine Choice Up to 90% of the energy consumed by a clothes washer is used to heat the water used. Choosing an energy saving washing machine is largely about choosing an appliance that conserves water
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The Hybrid Water Heater Hybrid Water Heater to unseat the current king of water heating efficiency? The heat pump water heater may be the new answer if you live in the right environment
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Where to Insulate and How Much Insulation Is Enough? Adding insulation to a home is usually a good investment but questions of where to insulate and how much insulation should be added to a home are often sources of confusion
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The Skystream Wind Turbine, A Viable Residential Wind Generator For Homeowners The Skystream Wind Turbine: A model of efficiency and simplicity, this small wind generator has good performance and a simplicity of design that few residential alternative energy products can touch
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Outdoor Wood Heater: Keeping your home warm for almost nothing For six years I have heated my home in Alaska with an outdoor wood heater (wood boiler.) Here is my take on the environmental impact of wood heat
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Paper Countertops – A Durable and Beautiful Surface that is Truly Green Too Paper Countertops are lustrous solid surface kitchen counters made of strong and durable recycled paper and natural polymer laminates
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A carbon footprint calculator shows how you can lessen your ecological impact A carbon footprint calculator tool shows a green homes consultant how to do better. How do you compare
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Small Business Energy Conservation No-Brainers Business energy conservation strategies present an opportunity to save money and energy. Increase your bottom line while decreasing your carbon footprint
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Green Modular Homes Green Modular Homes challenge the old trailer stereotypes. They may also provide affordable green housing
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Clayton i House Review A green home consultant gives a detailed review of the Clayton i House green mobile home
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Edible Landscaping and Organic Gardening Your yard is a source of healthy, natural, organic food. Save money and eater better with edible landscaping and organic gardening
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Energy Efficient Freezer: Should you replace your old freezer? Should you purchase a more energy efficient freezer and get rid of the one you have, or is your current appliance good enough. Data collection tells the real story
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