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green living in knoxville tn: Homeowners Guide to Going Green on a Budget - 08/23/09 09:12 AM
Homeowners Guide to Going Green on a Budget
All across the world, homeowners are going green.  As with any initiative, going green can range from small simple steps to full house retrofit.  There are many benefits of greening up your living space, including improving the indoor air quality, saving energy, reducing waste, and saving money on energy bills. 
When the whole green concept was first introduced many thought it was just a trend, but the research is out and going green does not only reduce energy use, but can also lead to a healthier environment  and can economically beneficial.  With energy … (3 comments)

green living in knoxville tn: DIY Home Energy Audit Part 1- Checking for Leaks - 07/23/09 06:01 PM
Owning a home can be a great investment and allow homeowners to have a sense of freedom.  However, homeownership also requires regular maintenance and upkeep if you expect to be able to cash out when it comes time to sell your home.
Whether you are getting your home ready to sell or just looking for some cost effective upgrades, keep energy efficiency in mind.  According to the National Association of Realtors 8 out of 10 home buyers say energy efficiency is of importance when purchasing a home.
With in some cases minimal changes can lead to lower utility bills, improved indoor … (6 comments)

green living in knoxville tn: Knoxville's Green Team- Christine McInerney and Jennifer Halinkowski are Knoxville's 1st GREEN designated REALTORS - 07/20/09 12:10 PM

With more and more homeowners turning towards Green Living as a way to imporve their overall health as well as cut down on unnecessary energy costs, green topics in real esatate is becoming more and more important.  Christine McInerney and Jennifer Halinkowksi, collectively known as Team McIn-Kowksi- Knoxville's Green Team were Knoxville's 1st REALTORS® in the Knoxville, TN area to earn their NAR Green Designation.  Both Jennifer and Christine have a strong science background.  Jennifer holds a Bachelors in Biology and is a former microbiologist and Christine has a bachelors in Biology with a minor in Chemistry and a Masters in Science and spent 7 … (5 comments)

green living in knoxville tn: Green up your Landscaping by Limiting Fertilizers: A Look into the Negative Ecological Impacts of Fertilizers - 05/31/09 08:22 PM


Lawn and garden fertilizers are often used to make plants grow quicker and lusher.  However, the over use and incorrect uses of fertilizers can pose serious negative environmental impacts.  First let's focus on how fertilizers work- three of the major chemical component of fertilizers are Nitrogen (N), Phosphorous (P), and Potassium (K).  These essential nutrients are required for plants to grow, absorb energy from the sun, and undergo metabolic activities.  All three of these chemicals N, P, and K are present in the soil via the decomposition cycle of dead plants and animals.  However, many homeowners often unknowing deprive … (2 comments)

 
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