From finding solar solutions to conserving water to using renewable and recycled products, our new Green Guide can help you live a healthier, more eco-friendly life. The decisions you make at home can reduce your environmental impact on the earth and can also save you money. In the upcoming months we'll be adding articles offering practical advice and guidance on the changes you can make -- big and small -- to start living a greener life. Check back soon!
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- Go Green by Going Native Planting things in your yard would seem to be the very essence of going green, but the truth is that all plants are not created equal.
- Bailout Bill Extends, Expands, Reinstates Green Investment Tax Credits It has barely been mentioned that the final version of the bailout plan contains provisions to extend some tax credits for investment in green technology.
- Going Green Can Save You Money Going green around the home is good for the environment and your wallet. Here are some tips on making energy efficient improvements to your old home.
- Consider Your Green Remodel's Carbon Footprint By following those environmental cardinal rules, you can lower your carbon footprint more than if you never used a plastic bag again.
- Are You Eligible for Green Tax Credits? Being green can save you money at tax time. Here are some tips for how to take advantage of tax credits available to those who buy energy efficient homes or make green home improvements.
- How White House Renovations Can Inspire Home Remodelers When the new First Family moves into the White House, Americans will be watching as they renovate the historic residence. What changes can the Obamas make to green the White House and serve as role models for the rest of the nation?
- How to Make Your Home Energy Smart Someday, your home may be smart enough to tell you when you're being an energy hog. But until then, there are a growing number of green gadgets available to help you shrink your carbon footprint.
- Home and Garden Shows Provide Green Remodeling Ideas Although there might still be snow on the ground, it's not too early to plan for spring home and garden projects. Consider attending your local area's upcoming home and garden show to meet contractors, learn about products, and get ideas.
- Good Reads to Help You Make Green Resolutions As you weigh your options and outline your home improvement budget for the coming year, consider a trip to the library or local book seller to help determine how to meet your goals for a greener, more cost effective home.
- Enjoy New Electronics and Appliances Responsibly Getting a new TV or appliance is always fun. But what do you do about your old stuff? This year, resolve to be green in how you enjoy your new toys: turn off items when they're not in use, and always recycle--or find new homes for--old appliances and electronics.
- Composting: The Original Garbage Disposal No one disputes that the best option is to compost organic waste, particularly for those with septic systems, because garbage disposals aren't the best option. Composting turns organic waste into food for your garden, and with modern composters is both mess and hassle free.
- Stimulus Bill Offers Incentives to Go Green In the debate leading up to the enactment of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, which came immediately on the heels of the bank bailout, many people wondered, "What's in the bill for me?"
- Green Energy: The Basics of Geothermal Systems Geothermal heating and cooling systems are expensive, but with tax credits and low-interest financing, they pencil out over the long-term.
- How the Economic Stimulus Bill Benefits Green Remodelers The recently passed $787 billion stimulus bill includes billions of dollars for green remodelers like you. Tax credits for replacing windows, doors, and roofs, among other things, have been increased to entice you to make your home more energy efficient, which will help the planet--and struggling contractors, too.
