This is a question that I hear quite a bit. Not just wondering if the meter turns backwards, but if Solar really works and is it a viable option for me? Well, that depends. On an existing homes, ALWAYS a homeowner should consider making their home as energy efficient as possible FIRST before they consider [...]
Entries Tagged as 'Green Houston Topics'
Does The Meter Really Turn Backwards With Solar?
January 9th, 2009 · 18 Comments · Green Houston Topics
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LEED Certified vs. Well, Not So Much
December 23rd, 2008 · 2 Comments · Green Houston Topics
I’ll start off by saying this is not really just about building LEED. This is really just about the power of a Certification, which ever it may be. NAHB Green, Energy Star, LEED, Environments for Living….any of them. As people, we are funny sometimes. We are skeptical about things, and rightfully so. Let’s take for [...]
Wrapping Up With An E-Book and Thank You!
December 22nd, 2008 · No Comments · Green Houston Topics
Well, that wraps up the First series of the Hypothetical Remodel! We went through all of this below: Qualified for a Conventional 30 Year Renovation Mortgage Found the perfect home with a great floorplan, location and already had several improvements done Performed an Energy Audit to find out how we could reduce the Energy Usage [...]
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Hypothetical Remodel- How Much Per Month?
December 19th, 2008 · No Comments · Green Houston Topics
From finding the right home, qualifying for a ‘Green’ Renovation Mortgage, Energy Audit and Remodel Design we have almost worked our way through the one example of buying an older home to Renovate ‘Green’. Which brings us to this one. Once we have our plans on paper as to what we are going to do [...]
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Hypothetical Remodel- Larger Master Bathroom!
December 19th, 2008 · 5 Comments · Green Houston Topics, Uncategorized
Now we have the Energy Audit out of the way, we can look to see what it is going to take to make the Master Bathroom a little bigger and to get it updated to what you want. Let’s take a moment to remember what we are working with. The 2300 sq ft home built [...]
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Hypothetical Remodel- The Energy Audit
December 17th, 2008 · 4 Comments · Green Houston Topics
Now that we know how to finance a Green Remodel or a Home to Remodel Green, we need to see how we go about Greening up this home. The example used was: 2300 sq ft home Built around 1959 or so Cosmetic upgrades have been made and windows replaced to Double Pane One of the [...]
US Postal Service- FREE E-cycling Postage Paid!
December 16th, 2008 · 6 Comments · Green Houston Topics
Ok, this update is just short and sweet! A follow up to ‘Tis the Season for Garbage I heard this first at Earth911.com – The US Postal Service has partnered with Clover Technologies to offer people a way to Recycle small Electronics such as Ipods, Digital Cameras, Cellphones, Inkjet Cartridges, etc. You can pick up [...]
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STOP! Step Away From The Clearance Rack!
December 15th, 2008 · 1 Comment · Green Houston Topics
Yesterday I attended Green Camp at the Houston Technology Center and it was amazing how people from all corners of Green Interest showed up and were willing to talk about what interests, concerns and even sometimes overwhelms them. There were some amazing round table discussions that took place and even more than ever it made [...]
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‘Tis The Season For…Garbage
December 1st, 2008 · 5 Comments · Green Houston Topics
I hope everyone had a Fantastic Thanksgiving- One that was relaxing and enjoyable with Family and Friends. We had Thanksgiving at our house this year and as tradition holds in my household, the kids and I put up the Christmas Tree the night of Thanksgiving. We do this every year as a way to kick [...]
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Selling Your Home in Houston? Food For Thought
November 11th, 2008 · No Comments · Green Houston Topics, Uncategorized
Every year, the National Association of Realtors(R) offers a Survey to Homebuyers and Sellers asking them questions to help stay up with the trends in the market. What are Buyers looking for? What was the experience selling your home? Some of the statistics are shocking, some not so much. Regardless, it helps Professionals in the [...]