‘Going Green’ Archives
Energy Efficiency Through Nature
On a hot summer day, the cool shade of a tree is the perfect place to get away from the sun's strong rays. You may notice that areas full of thick, lush trees tend to feel much cooler than open, sun-parched land. Planting trees in your yard is a great way to shade your home from the elements, as well as lower your energy bills when it comes to [...]
Easy steps, big savings.
The Baltimore Sun's Home and Garden session this week brings us a nice article, listing some easy (and fairly inexpensive) home improvements that will help you save a lot of money in utilities, cut energy use, and make the house more energy efficient. Cut energy use, make your home efficient with easy steps -- baltimoresun.com. There is, [...]
Going Green: Does it pay off?
Not too long ago, "green" homes were pretty much a trend followed by the few people who actually had the time and money to research and implement "green" technologies in the name of environmental responsibility. While newer homes were being built more and more eco-friendly, retrofitting an existing home just to make it more energy efficient [...]
Federal Tax Credits for “Green” Home Improvements
The recent stimulus package, approved in February by the Congress, includes tax credits of up to $1,500 dollars for homeowners willing to improve their home's energy efficiency. Improvements such as replacement windows, insulation and sealing, as well as upgrades on heating and cooling systems are eligible for the tax credit. The adoption of [...]
Money Saving Tips: Make the Most of What’s in your Home
There are many money saving tips out there that can help your bank account in small ways. How you manage your spending and how you make use of what you already have in your home can make all the difference in this fickle economy. Give these tips a try and stop being afraid of your bank statement. Begin at Home Money saving tips can be utilized [...]
