converting to green: 4 Energy-Efficient Renovations Homeowners Should Consider - 04/20/10 08:46 AM
4 Energy-Efficient Renovations Homeowners Should Consider
RISMEDIA, April 17, 2010
—HouseMaster, a home inspection organization, urges homeowners to be proactive in making energy-efficient home renovations in order to receive the rebates outlined in President Obama’s new “Home Star Retrofit Rebate” program, recently introduced in Congress. If passed, the proposed $6 billion program could reduce energy costs for middle-class families by hundreds of dollars a year.
HouseMaster provides the following easy check-ups every homeowner can do to optimize the energy efficiency of their home:
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converting to green: Get Money for Recycling! - 04/07/10 09:31 AM
Get Money for Recycling by Libuse Binder Published on April 5th, 2010
The Internet makes it easier than ever to find people looking for something you don't want anymore, and several businesses and nonprofits base their entire model on the fact that there is still plenty of life left in that cell phone or computer. Photo:Flickr/KrissZPhotography
Looking for some spare change? With the many companies cropping up that offer cash or services in exchange for your used goods, it’s time to start thinking of recycling as the new couch cushions.
With a little effort, everything from books to cookie wrappers … (4 comments)

converting to green: Start Green-A-Tizing your home! - 02/17/09 02:21 PM
ENERGY SAVERS
According to the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Americans spend more than $160 billion a year on energy. This energy-used to heat, cool, light, and otherwise keep our homes running smoothly-represents about 21 percent of the nation's total energy use. However, our impact could be smaller. Take the time to implement even a few of the following energy-efficient improvements, and the results could cut your total energy consumption by up to 30 percent.
ON THE ROAD
Drive safely-and not just when baby's on board. Any aggressive driving (speeding, rapid acceleration or hard braking) wastes gasoline and lowers … (1 comments)