Waste Not…Kitchen Renovation
I hate waste. It makes me cringe, so putting garbage bags out for pick up is not something I do lightly. My mind travels with the garbage and goes to the landfill site, and it stays there, as does the garbage, well, forever. So, I try to put as little into garbage as...
A Green Reno Can be Easier Than You Think
There are a lot of decisions to make when you renovate. From the design of the space to the finishing materials, you want a house that works for you and your family. Working with an architect or a designer can help, but ultimately you have to decide what...
The Financial Case for Improving Your Home’s Energy Efficiency
When I was speaking with John Bell about the energy efficiency upgrades he made to his home, he didn’t even flinch when he told me he spent an additional $28,000 for the upgrades. That amount included solar panels, a more efficient furnace than what the building...
3 Bedroom “Green” Chicago Home for sale: $129,900 (and you thought a green home had to be expensive)
Chris McAuliffe is the owner of CM Real Estate Developments, a Chicago-based company. I had the opportunity to speak with him about an interesting project he’s just finished: Instead of demolishing this home in Cicero IL, a suburb of Chicago, and starting from...Greensaver’s offers a rebate to all the HRTC procrastinators out there
With the Home Renovation Tax Credit expired, you might be wondering what grant and rebate money is available to help you in your quest to increase your energy efficiency or home improvements.
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