home remodel: Asbestos Prevention and Healthy Tips for the Home - 03/04/10 06:43 AM
Asbestos Prevention and Healthy Tips for the Home
The road to owning a home is a wonderful experience, but one that requires new responsibilities. Homes that are newly purchased may require additional remodeling or repairs.
Potential home buyers or those remodeling older homes should be aware homes built before 1980 maintain the chance of containing asbestos. Asbestos is a fibrous mineral that was used in construction applications for the greater part of the 20th century.
This does not mean you should be afraid because asbestos exposure is easily prevented by taking simple precautions. It should be noted that most … (0 comments)

home remodel: 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 remodel: 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)

home remodel: A green kitchen or bathroom renovation isn't truly green without careful countertop selection - 07/10/08 01:52 AM
By Linda Ohm, Editor, CounterTop BusinessImages courtesy CounterTop Business magazine
A lot of consumers may not think green when they're deciding on countertops for the kitchen or bathroom. When choosing countertop materials, the tendency is to focus on the style, trendiness, beauty of the material, cost and maintenance. Consumers may think that excludes green, but the reality is that one of the most-exciting and fastest-growing areas of the countertop industry is green materials, and they're anything but dull.
When it comes to recycled countertop material, the list is extensive. Materials used to create these beautiful and durable surfaces include recycled glass, … (5 comments)

home remodel: Compact Flourescent Bulb National Recycle Program - 07/05/08 05:26 AM
Great news, as of June, The Home Depot is taking used fluorescent bulbs in for a national recycle program.  This is the kind of support industry will provided when the demand is there.  So take those used CFB and flourescent bulbs in when you go to buy new ones.  Way to go Home Depot!
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