Archive for the ‘living green’ Category
Thomas Edison’s Light Bulb is Banned
As part of the Clean Energy Bill passed in 2007, the incandescent light bulb, we all know and love will be no more in the U.S.
To read about the pro’s, con’s, pluses and minuses of this huge change, CLICK HERE.
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Cash for Old Refrigerators and Appliances
The government stimulus package includes $300 million in rebates for your old appliances. If you need to upgrade, now is the time. Click HERE to read about what qualifies, with tips, pro’s and con’s.
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6 Reasons that Housing Trends have Changed
Real estate and housing have trends have changed, permanently.
Click here to read the 6 Reasons why we won’t be returning to “normal” anytime soon.
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Save Energy Bills with an Insulating Coat of Paint
Smart home sellers know that a fresh coat of paint increases the saleability of any home, but did you also know that it can cut your utility bill, too?
A new paint additive, Insuladd, cuts heating and cooling costs, reduces mold and mildew and can be used with any interior or exterior paint.
To read more about the product and its remarkable qualities, CLICK HERE.
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Two Thumbs Up for Green, Recycled Silo Home
Check out this innovative, green home constructed with two corrugated-metal grain silo’s. The house is low maintenance, solar powered and merges the feel of rural and high tech!!
To see more pictures and read about the features of this home, CLICK HERE.
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Good Ways to Declutter and Get Rid of Unused Items
Depersonalizing, organizing and decluttering are key to making sure that your home makes a good first impression on a prospective home buyer. But, what do you do with all your unwanted stuff? Don’t stack it in the garage or basement. The goal is to get rid of it, not move it. But, you can get rid of it and do a good thing, too.
Find out what organizations in your area pick up unused or unwanted items. These type of organizations often include Goodwill, Salvation Army, Habitat for Humanity, Veterans Associations, Churches, Hospice Groups and other local non-profit organizations.
Donations to non-profits are tax deductible for the donor; most provide hassle-free pick up at your door; people need the items that you no longer use; recycling unused items is good for the environment. So donate that stuff you never use. You have everything to gain and nothing to lose.
Another way to get rid of stuff you no longer need is on the internet at Freecycle. At Freecycle.org, you list items you no longer need and select someone from a list of takers to donate them to. Freecycle has local branches, so check out their site for a location near you.
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What is a Green Condo?
“Green” condo’s are becoming a hot commodity in the real estate market. The typically pricey units are located in large metro area’s and are designed to appeal to the young professional and members of the X and Y Generation.
Green condo’s, often called eco-friendly condo’s or lofts, include a wide variety of features and ammenities. Their designs usually include the use of alternative and recycled building materials, green roofs, solar energy, energy star appliances, water conservation and reclaimation.
Eco-friendly materials often used in green condo’s include bamboo flooring, No VOC paints, sustainable hardwoods, recycled glass, carpets made from recycled inner tubes, wallpaper made from recycled magazines, solar heating and cooling systems, on demand hot water heaters, water storage and recycling systems.
Green condo’s are usually located in area’s close to public transportation and within walking distance to shopping. In addition to being a good marketing ploy, green condo’s are now a luxury, hip niche in metro area real estate.
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Moving Box Exchange. Save Money and Recycle.
Need free boxes for your move or to store items while you sell your home? If so, forget digging through the supermarket dumpster. You can save yourself some money and trouble, while you recycle at the same time.
The U-Haul Website has a Free Box Exchange Service. The U-Haul Box Exchange is a messageboard that you can use to trade, sell or buy reusable boxes and moving supplies. With every reuse of a box, a new box is prevented from entering the cycle.
To get started, you will need to create a U-Haul Customer ID. To post a new message or to see posted messages in your region, simply click on that region listed below.
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Solar Panels at Sam’s Club?
Yes, you heard right…according to expert Brian Clark Howard, the latest announcement from Sam’s Club (the big box retailer of modern consumerism) is that they are poised to market solar panels at nine Southern California Clubs: Corona, Murrieta, Glendora, Ontario, La Habra, Chino, Long Beach, Fountain Valley and Torrance. These locations have Home Effieciency Centers that have been created to showcase green products and appliances.
Sam’s Club is working with Borrego Solar Systems and BP Solar, and buyers can expect to save in the neighborhood of $500. Consumers can expect to see kiosks in participating stores that tout the benefits of solar energy. The company is also ramping up offerings of Energy Star appliances, low-flow fixtures, DFLs, LEDs and other green building products.
The news from Sam’s Club echoes recent reports that IKEA is investing $77 million into its GreenTech energy fund, with the goal of producing and selling solar panels, efficiency meters, and energy efficient lighting. The green trend is finding its way into home marketing, as a selling tool and to educate homebuyers and sellers regarding energy efficiency that saves them money.
That Sam’s Club and IKEA are making forays into home renewable energy is big news. This will make a real dent in our current energy crisis and pave the way for a cleaner future. Alternative technologies available in stores across the Heartland will make this possible.
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Stay Cool-Install Some Awnings
If you want to decrease your cooling expense, install some awnings. Awnings are great for summer and for winter. By blocking incoming solar rays, they decrease cooling loads, which are among the biggest expenses for buildings. In summer, awnings can intercept the near vertical solar rays, while letting in the low-angle rays of winter.
Awnings make rooms more comfortable and save money on high air conditioning bills. They can add value to your home because they ”dress-up” your home and smooth out the structural lines. If you are marketing your home to potential buyers, you can show them how awnings result in lower bills, and this is a memorable talking point.
Install some awnings over your windows and your home will be more energy efficient with less air conditioning use. You will save money while also adding value and curb appeal to your home.
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