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Going Green: Low Cost Tips For Everyone

By
Real Estate Agent with Country Houses Real Estate

Have you ever complained about a high priced electric bill? What about heating costs? Have you ever used a public water system where they restricted your use? Does anyone in your family have breathing problems? These are just a few issues that can be addressed by going GREEN.

We are not talking major projects in this blog just 16 low cost improvements that you can easily accomplish that will help save our resources.

  1. Compact Fluorescent or LED lights
  2. Install low-flow shower heads and faucet aerators
  3. Start a compost pile
  4. Plant trees
  5. Insulate hot water heater
  6. Weatherstrip and caulk doors and windows
  7. Collect rainwater to water plants
  8. Paint with low or no-VOC paint
  9. Replace filters
  10. Install programmable thermostat
  11. Plant a rain garden
  12. Plant native plants
  13. Install motion sensors in offices and other common area's to turn off lights when not in use.
  14. Install water efficient restroom fixtures
  15. Take advantage of day-lighting
  16. Provide recycle bins

Can you imagine if everyone were take advantage of these ideas how much better off the environment and life will be? The impact would be huge!

For other great ideas that can help sustainable life email me at jeff@cbredpath.com

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Comments (4)

Mike Hogan
The Hogan Group at Keller Williams Realty - Mechanicsville, VA
MBA

Jeff- the great part...not only are these low cost items that help the environment...they also save us money. How great is that?!?!

May 09, 2009 11:39 AM
Diane Daley
Caron's Gateway Real Estate - Northumberland, NH

Very good green post Jeff,  I will reblog it to gain more exposure for you.  Hope all is well. Diane

May 13, 2009 12:48 AM
Jeff Adie
Country Houses Real Estate - Grantham, NH
GRI, NAR Green Designation

Thanks Diane, for all your help!!!

May 13, 2009 01:02 AM
American Apartment Owners Association
American Apartment Owners Association - Denver, CO

What's a rain garden?  I'll reblog this list for our landlords - even if they incorporate just a few of these ideas, it will help.  Kim

May 21, 2009 06:51 AM