November 2009
November 16, 2009Green Living on a Budget
Dear Expert: Is there a way to make my house greener that doesn’t involve major renovations and big budgets? A. There are some very simple and cost-effective things you can do to make your home much greener and more energy efficient, which means smaller utility bills for you. Make it tighter. Less air moving in and out means less energy escaping and lower energy use. An energy audit can help you find other areas to improve air leakage and energy efficiency of your home. For example, caulk or otherwise seal around all wall penetrations, such as bathroom vents, cooktop vents, furnace exhausts/intakes, and fresh air intakes. —NOR-SON, INC. Posted on Monday, November 16, 2009 in Ask the Experts | Permalink | Comments (0) |
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November 13, 2009Green Remodeling
Dear Expert: My husband and I want to remodel our kitchen and we’d like to do it Green if possible, but we have heard it will cost more. What should we do? A: The trend toward sustainable and Green remodeling has been growing over the last decade and today there are many products that are healthy alternatives and cost the same or less than their toxic cousins. Paying for testing and diagnostics in the design phase of your project may cost an extra $500, but the results are priceless. Your biggest increase in cost will come from supporting local labor and materials, rather than purchasing cheap imports with exploitive labor practices. My suggestion: Go Green. You get to live healthy and efficiently and support the community at the same... Read more » Posted on Friday, November 13, 2009 in Ask the Experts | Permalink | Comments (0) |
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