home improvements: Recovery Through Retrofit - 11/02/09 03:30 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I67grlAbrMI
www.whitehouse.gov/.../Recovery_Through_Retrofit_Final_Report.pdf
Vice President Biden Unveils Report Focused on Expanding Green Jobs And Energy Savings For Middle Class Families
Vice President Biden unveiled Recovery Through Retrofit, a report that builds on the foundation laid in the Recovery Act to expand green job opportunities and boost energy savings by making homes more energy efficient. 
This represent's a new approach to energy conservation that is aimed at the middle class income family. For me this represents a stepping stone to seeing a new way forward in housing. No matter how you view this, I want to make this point very clear: … (0 comments)

home improvements: Alternative Energy must start with Energy Efficiency. - 08/05/09 08:25 AM
I am amazed how many people take offense to this opinion. I hear arguments from almost every angle on this issue. Alternative energy suppliers and sellers maintain that regardless of how efficient the home, people will see a lower energy bill. There is some truth to this. Green builders are quick to point out that with out proper efficiency the rate of return on investment is cost prohibitive. Opponents to alternative energy also use this argument. However, there is truth to this argument as well. Opponents point out fairly quickly that most alternative energy sources are not efficient; as in the … (8 comments)

home improvements: Energy efficiency is the very best way to create so-called green jobs - 07/30/09 07:07 AM
Energy efficiency is the very best way to create so-called green jobs -- yes, even better than subsidizing solar or wind power -- because it makes the economy more productive in the long run.
Energy efficiency improvement leads to an increase in jobs in a number of ways. First, there are direct jobs from producing, selling and installing energy efficiency measures. Among others these include energy-efficient lamps or appliances, energy management and control systems, or retrofitting buildings to make them more energy-efficient. Second, there are indirect jobs associated with producing intermediate goods such as the materials that go into insulation or … (0 comments)

home improvements: A builders secret you need to know! - 05/11/09 03:32 AM
It is no secret that the housing market is still struggling.  However, the good news is you have a tool at your disposal that can be the difference in closing that deal.  With so many homes on the market, building a new home just isn't where the money is at.  Many builders know a secret you need to know.  Renovations is the buzz word going around the builders associations.  Builders can make any existing home into a dream home for your client.  They can give your client the home they always wanted with out the expense of new construction.  Take that home … (2 comments)

home improvements: Understanding the costs involved with purchasing a home. - 01/26/09 01:52 AM
I know it has been a while sinse my last post and I apologize for the delay.  Recently I was having multiple conversations with buyers who have purchased bank repossessed homes, and a few business friends one of whom is an energy auditor.  I can not say I was surprised or shocked when the number one problem that these home owners stated was the home cost them more than they were prepared for. 
 One couple told me how they wanted the American dream of owning a home but until recently they were unable to find a home in their price range.  … (2 comments)

home improvements: ReGreen tip number 1 - 10/05/08 05:08 AM
Choosing to go green doesn't have to be a hard complicated process.  If you have fun it will make going green not only easy, but an activity everyone can enjoy.  Start with one room, I would suggest a bedroom.  The idea here is simple, start with paint.  Simply look for NO VOC paint at your local home supply center.  A quick search online for NO VOC (Volatile Organic Compounds) paint in your area will help you locate the supplier.  If you have carpet, consider buying wool or carpet made from recycled material.  Wool is a natural hypo-allergenic alternative to carpets that … (12 comments)

 
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