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MYTH BUSTING-GREEN HOMES-PART 2

There is a great need for educating the consumer about the costs, uses of and benefits of Green technology that is sometimes labeled as a Green Home.
In my series: MYTH BUSTING-GREEN HOMES-PART 1, I shared the most common myth: Green Homes are Too Expensive.
In this post, I will look at the 2nd Myth: "Green Is All About Product Choice".
The truth is, it isn't about gizmos and gadgets.
A green home is about how the house is constructed (or retrofitted) to be more Energy Efficient. It is about promoting a healthy indoor environment.
An easy DIY project like putting new door seals and caulking windows so the home is properly sealed and insulated, will contribute to the efficiency of the home and can save money.
When a home is properly sealed and insulated it will reduce the amount of pollutants that enter the home and contribute to asthma and other respiratory problems.
Making sure the H/VAC system is the correct size for the home is very important. Some systems sales people like to sell the biggest unit they can get you to buy. But a proper installation will include a careful calculation to determine the best size. Too large a unit cost more to purchase. It also cools ... more

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