Posts Tagged ‘energy-star’

How Energy Efficiency Results in Tax Breaks

January 30, 2009   No Comments

Making certain upgrades to your home may just save you money! The nation’s tax system has several money saving opportunities available for those homeowners seeking to make their homes more energy efficient. Although the tax system is very complex and often overwhelming for many consumers, it is worth the time and effort to check out [...]

Hot Home, Cool Market

November 7, 2008   No Comments

Homeowners everywhere are facing challenges with the decline in the housing market. In fact, even the most valuable luxury home plans are decreasing more and more in value over the life of the weak economy. Whether or not homeowners are in the market to sell, they do not wish to see their home value decline [...]

Energy Efficiency For Any Home Design

June 4, 2007   1 Comment

From contemporary house plans to colonial house plans, all home designs have design elements that either add to their energy efficiency or take away from it. Contemporary house plans usually have large windows where heat or cold can seep in. Traditional or colonial house plans may need ceiling fans in many of the rooms to [...]