Great ideas for homeowners

Plants aren't the only "green" things for Spring.....

NAHB Remodelers offer a Top 8 list for home owners who want to remodel green.

o Install maximum insulation in the area to be remodeled.
o Install high-efficiency windows instead of those that just meet the energy code.
o Seal all exterior penetrations in the area being remodeled.
o Purchase only Energy Star&Reg; rated appliances.
o Install only low-flow water fixtures.
o Upgrade to an Energy Star® rated water heater, or better yet a tankless water heater.
o Purchase the highest efficiency HVAC system you can afford.
o Make sure the home improvement is really green.

Resources include:
U.S. Green Building Council.
National Association of Home Builders.
Build It Green.
National Association of Remodeling Industry.
Publications include:
"Hiring and Working With Green Building Professionals" by Practica Consulting an Austin, TX-based green building consultant.
Consumers Union's Greener Choices.
Green Builder.