knoxville green team: Save Money with these Simple Green Driving Tips - 07/10/09 05:53 AM

As we have headed into the summer months more and more people are traveling for vacation and gas prices have increased.  Whether you are heading out for vacation or just simply commuting to work there are a few simple driving tips that can save you money and help preserve the environment at the same time.
Money Saving Green Driving Tips
Slow down and don't speed- not only is speeding dangerous and against the law- speeding can also greatly decrease your fuel efficiency.  Once you start going over 60 miles/hour the fuel efficiency decreases greatly.  Simply driving within the speed limits can … (6 comments)

knoxville green team: Go Green For Free Compliments of TVA- Free Energy Conservation Tool Kit - 07/08/09 08:35 AM
Interested in Going Green, but not quite sure how to start?  Get started with FREE Energy Conservation Tool Kit compliments of the energy right program sponsored by the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) and local power companies. Just visit the TVA energy right website and take the on-line home e-Valuation and TVA will send you a completely FREE Energy Conservation Tool Kit to get you on the right path to saving money.  The FREE Energy Conservation Tool Kit Includes:
2 Energy Saving Compact Fluorescent Spiral Light Bulbs 6 Electrical Switch Sealers 6 Outlet Sealers Furnace Filter Whistle- alerts you of a clogged or … (2 comments)

knoxville green team: Change is in the Air- We Have Moved to Keller Williams Realty Knoxville - 06/26/09 03:00 AM

As of June 25, 2009, Christine McInerney and Jennifer Halinkowski have made the switch to Keller Williams Realty in Knoxville TN. 
Keller Williams Realty is Knoxville's newest real estate firm and is growing leaps and bounds.  The brand new Keller Williams Realty office is conveniently located at Bearden Hill and offers modern design and high tech capabilities.  
Please update our contact information and come visit us at our new Keller Williams Realty Knoxville Office:
5616 Kingston PikeSuite 201Knoxville, TN 37919
(865) 694-5904 (office)(865) 694-5924 (fax)
Our cell phones, e-mails, and websites all stay the same.
 
Instantly search all properties for sale in the … (2 comments)

knoxville green team: Green up your Landscaping by Limiting Fertilizers: A Look into the Negative Ecological Impacts of Fertilizers - 05/31/09 01:22 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)

knoxville green team: I just received my NAR GREEN designation- 1st in Knoxville, TN - 05/29/09 03:41 AM

As of May 26th Christine McInerney has successfully become the 1st NAR Green Certified REALTOR® in Knoxville, TN.  Christine also hold the EcoBroker® Certification as well (only 6 in Knoxville, TN).  Jennifer has successfully taken and passed the NAR GREEN Core course and just has to complete the elective course and submit her application to the NAR Green Resource Council.
Both Jennifer and I have a strong interest in conserving the environment and thanks to the Green practices finally merging with the real estate market have the opportunity to mix our two loves of Environmental Science and Real Estate.
Both Jennifer and … (6 comments)

knoxville green team: Get in My Belly- My Big Solar Belly, That is- Knoxville Goes Green with Solar Trash Compactors - 05/25/09 04:29 AM
Yesterday, we were fortunate enough to have an almost full day off of work (a rarity- for this Knoxville, TN REALTOR team that has been kept busy due to all the 1st time homebuyers out in force and taking advantage of the 1st time Buyers Tax Credit).
We decided take advantage of the beautiful weather and to to pay a long over due visit Knoxville's Market Square.  While downtown we feasted on some amazing sushi from Nama sushi bar (a local Earth friendly sushi bar), visited Mast General Store to stock up on their amazing gourmet gummy bears,  enjoyed a tasty treat from Marble Slab Creamery, and … (11 comments)

knoxville green team: Top 10 Reasons to Green Your Home - 05/24/09 08:28 AM
I was about to write a similar post but Emily Shapiro a REALTOR in Charlston, SC perhaps said it better than I could, so I have decided to REUSE and RECYCLE her great blog in spirts of the reduce, reuse, and recycle motto.

1.     Guests always comment on the nice breezes going through your home...but your windows and doors are all shut. http://www.greenhomeguide.com/index.php/knowhow/entry/974/C236
2.     Your monthly visits to the allergist are starting to cost about as much as your mortgage payment. http://www.earthcrafthouse.com/documents/abn/abnjuly07.pdf  or http://www.greenhome.com/info/articles/fighting_allergies/5/
3.     No, the previous homeowner did not sponge paint your bathroom in brown - that's mold silly. … (0 comments)

knoxville green team: Color me Green- The In's and Out's of Low VOCs Paints - 05/20/09 08:28 AM
 Color me Green- The In's and Out's of Low VOCs Paints
Certain types of paints, stains, and wood finishes can emit harmful chemicals into the air which can decrease the indoor air quality (IAQ) of a home.
You may have heard about low VOC paints, or perhaps seen them in the store, and if you are like me, most likely notice the higher price tag.  If you have wondered what is it about low VOC products that make them more expensive and what is the benefit of using them you have come to the right place.
First let's discuss what VOCs … (3 comments)

knoxville green team: Composting 101: What is Composting and Why Should Everyone Do it? - 05/19/09 02:47 PM
Many people have negative connotations and thoughts associated with composting- some of these include: "it smells really bad", "composting is just throwing your trash in the yard", "composting is trashy and not suitable for neighborhood living".
In reality, if done correctly and there is a science to it, composting is not only good for the earth, but it can greatly benefit you, the homeowner, and your yard.  After all, backyard composting is basically accelerating the natural decomposition process.  To fully understand the composting process here is a brief lesson in decomposition.
Anything that was once living will eventually decompose or break … (9 comments)