Archive for the ‘Green Resources’ Category

What Is Organic?

March 28, 2011   No Comments

With the New Year upon us many of us have made the commitment to eat and live healthier. In most grocery stores you see items labeled “organic.” I was not 100% sure what that meant so I decided to go searching for the answer.
Organic refers to the way agricultural products are grown and also how [...]

The Top Green Building Trends For 2011

March 1, 2011   2 Comments

Over the last couple of years the growth of the green building industry has skyrocketed. So many people are concerned about how to save money while also making the world we live in a much cleaner place that the green building trend is no longer a trend but a way of life. I realize it [...]

7 Inexpensive Ways To Go Green In Your Life

April 22, 2010   No Comments

When the “green” revolution started, most of the ways people could “be green” in their home and lifestyle were so cutting edge that many of the products and services were too expensive for most people to afford. Thankfully, green living has gone more mainstream providing many Americans the ability to find simple ways to “green [...]

7 Ways To Conserve Water Outdoors

April 15, 2010   1 Comment

Now that the weather has warmed up and the grass is growing greener everyday, homeowners begin to realize that the days of running the sprinklers all too often are just around the corner. Although Springtime does often provide sudden downpours and much needed rain showers, Summertime is lurking and that’s when you know Mother Nature [...]

Permeable Pavers – A “Green” Alternative for Landscaping

April 6, 2010   No Comments

The current “building green” wave has taken over the residential home plan industry especially for those homeowners interested in reducing their ecological footprint and living in a energy efficient house plan.
Homeowners are pondering their eco-commitments both inside and outside the home whether they currently have a green house or not. This holds true for new [...]

Some Noticeable Home Trends So Far For 2010

April 1, 2010   2 Comments

Every year experts in all fields try to determine what will be the “hot” thing for that upcoming year in their field of expertise. Some base their predictions on what happened the year before, the financial climate, news events and other subjects in order to get a grip on what’s coming up. When it comes [...]

7 Reasons To Build Green

March 16, 2010   No Comments

by Jeremy Friedman

Green building is the buzz among homeowners and building professionals these days. Just about every architectural website or magazine offers energy efficient house plans in every style and size, and nearly every media outlet boasts reminders about the benefits of building the “green” way. It’s estimated the percentage of new homes built with [...]

Greener Building & Living

March 2, 2010   3 Comments

With rising costs sweeping the nation, homeowners everywhere are discovering ways to conserve energy and lead a more efficient lifestyle. These include everything from small changes in your day-to-day-routine to building an entire home the “green” way.

Of course, building an energy efficient home gives you the opportunity to create an energy efficient environment right from [...]

What Is Green Building Anyway?

February 2, 2010   5 Comments

by Jeremy Friedman

The green movement is sweeping the country. You can’t pick up a magazine or turn on the T.V. without finding the latest facts and tips for living the “green way.” It’s discussed in trade journals, newspapers, and commercials and home building is one area that is no exception. While many people are becoming [...]