|
| |
green: How to Recycle Everything Wrong - 04/20/12 02:17 PM
Recycling is not all that tricky, but some people waste a lot of time doing stuff they shouldn’t. For example below are some surefire ways to recycle incorrectly…
Crush all cans carefully – waste o’ time. Nowadays you don’t need to do this step. Recycling centers take un-crushed cans happily. Toss greasy and food ridden cardboard into the recycling bin. Sadly, this can mess up an entire load of recyclables. Recycling center machines are fit to take on grease and grime. If you’ve got sticky, messy, greasy paper you need to toss it not recycle it. Don’t sort the … (0 comments)
|
green: Green Home Remodel - Where do I Start and How Much? - 04/13/12 01:46 PM
Green remodeling involves "design and construction of projects that reduce the environmental impacts of remodeling, including energy, water, and materials consumption; waste generation; and harmful emissions" (ReGreen Residential Remodeling Guidelines, USGBC and ASID, 2008). One of the more important aspects of green home renovation - also called "retrofitting" - involves integrating your home's operational systems.
These preparations can help you assess operational systems prior to beginning your green home remodeling project.1. Examine Existing Conditions: Environmental hazards, such as asbestos, lead, or mold; lack of closet space; and antiquated room configurations are concerns worth examining prior to starting any green home … (0 comments)
|
green: 6 Simple Energy-Saving Home Fixes - 04/12/12 03:30 PM
Seal Sneaky Leaks Seal electrical outlets in the exterior walls of your house. Foam insulating gaskets (less than $1 each) “act as a barrier so conditioned air stays in, rather than leaking out,” says Jonathan Passe of the EPA. Just unscrew the outlet cover, install the gasket, and replace the cover.
Go With the Flow Install a high-performance showerhead. This uses 1½ gallons of water per minute (gpm) rather than 2½ gallons, the federal upper limit for new showerheads. By switching from a 2½-gpm to a 1½-gpm model ($20 and up), a family of four (each person taking … (0 comments)
|
green: A Green Car Helps you Sell a House? - 03/27/12 07:34 AM
"Going green" must be the trend of the century! As a Realtor, I have to say that I having been witnessing the effects more and more everyday. My clients are asking about the windows - are they energy efficient? - the washer/dryer - are they star rated? - solar panels - where can I get one? I'm pretty good about answering these questions, but as soon as we head back to my car for the next house I am again bombarded with green questions…but this time it's about my car!
I will be the first … (3 comments)
|
green: The Myths Behind a Green Home - 03/21/12 05:19 AM
Many homeowners – including a good handful of builders and developers – are still under the impression that green building is expensive. But research shows just the opposite. Then there’s “green washing,” a term that describes misleading environmental practices or false advertising of the environmental benefits of a product or service. With various myths floating around about green building, it’s easy to see why consumers can get discouraged about it. Knowing the facts can help keep you from making a costly investment and allow you to take a step closer towards an eco-friendly lifestyle.
Top 10 … (3 comments)
|
green: All the rage...Go green! - 02/03/12 01:30 PM
Our Earth is becoming more and more populated and this means more resources are being used. Many people do not realize the amount they waste. In order to become more conscious of your individual impact on the world, try recording every resource you use for one week and then learn what your footprint is! You can do this by going to http://www.footprintnetwork.org/en/index.php/GFN/page/calculators/. This website really can open eyes. I also included a few things one can do that will help the environment and shrink your footprint!!
1. Update lightbuldbs. Installing a compact fluorescent bulb (CFL) is the quickest, easiest way … (2 comments)
|
green: Green Up Your Exterior Paint Job - 10/10/11 04:11 PM
A “green” exterior paint job costs more than a conventional job, but many conscientious painting contractors already build these practices into their estimates. To reduce waste, buy slightly less paint than you're going to need on your first run to the store. You can always buy more later.
Most people think a green paint job means springing for a few cans of low-VOC paint. That’s one place to start, but making a painting project more environmentally sensitive doesn’t end there. Greening up a paint job also means recycling cans, reducing waste, choosing nontoxic caulks and putties, and working in a lead-safe … (1 comments)
|
|
|
|
|
|
Donna Bosze
Chesapeake,
VA
More about me…
Keller Williams Elite, Realtors
Address: 4016 Raintree Road, Chesapeake, VA, 23321
Office Phone: (757) 410-0306
Cell Phone: (757) 338-5334
Email Me
 Listings
Links
Archives
|
|
Disclaimer: ActiveRain Corp. does not necessarily endorse the real estate agents, loan officers and brokers listed on this site. These real estate profiles, blogs and blog entries are provided here as a courtesy to our visitors to help them make an informed decision when buying or selling a house. ActiveRain Corp. takes no responsibility for the content in these profiles, that are written by the members of this community.
© 2012 ActiveRain Corp. All Rights Reserved
;)
;)
;)