The bedroom might not seem like a room that needs to be green, but there are ways you can both reduce your energy consumption and make the room a healthier and more environmentally friendly place to live.
More banks are offering home owners incentives to sell their houses in a short sale to prevent a costly foreclosure to the bank. In fact, some banks are offering struggling home owners as much as $35,000 to do a short sale, according to an article at CNNMoney.
Although certifications are necessary to officially designate a home “green,” anyone can make their home and their lives greener. A home’s individual green features are what make it environmentally friendly or “greener.”
Here are some of the most common misconceptions about green homes–as well as current information.
Energy Star recently celebrated reaching over one million Energy Star certified homes in the U.S. Homeowners of these green homes can expect lower utility bills, greater durability, and comfort. Not to mention taking a great step in reducing carbon-emissions caused by thier home and helping to slowing global warming.
Sick of throwing your pre-approved credit and insurance mail directly into the recycling bin? What about the phone book that magically shows up on your porch? Well, is it time for you to green your mailbox and save some trees!
Non-business energy credits are still available with a few changes. For 2011, the credit amounts have been reduced, allowing you to claim 10% of cost, with certain restrictions, for things like new energy-efficient windows, furnaces, etc.
“What is being Green” in terms of lighting
The following is a list of ideas for energy efficient lighting and controls you can easily do:
1. Add dimmers, occupancy sensors in rooms
2.Change lamps (industry term for bulb) to compact fluorescent. Please note to handle burn out lamps carefully as they do contain Mercury!
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Cards that give– Still having trouble breaking with the greeting card tradition? At the very least, be sure the cards are printed in an eco-friendly manner. And consider further off-setting their impact by helping a cause and buying cards that benefit charities.
In this economy, you may feel grateful to have a roof over your head. But how much do you really think about your roof? It is one of the most important elements of your home, one that helps protect all the other parts and people – under it.
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