green homes

This week, McGraw-Hill Construction released market research results on green home building, how much it has grown, and preferences of for green materials and processes.

 new construction techniques that are greener, reduce waste, and create a more energy efficient home.  See Video

It's national Turn off the TV week (April 21 - 27)... so why not go ahead unplug the thing, and get started on some of those green projects you've been holding off on. Make some recycled art with the kiddo's, put up the poles outside so you can hang your laundry, go for a hike, laugh, relax, play!! Submit you're green accomplishments & be an inspiration to others.

Mow Down Pollution is the Clean Air Foundation's annual campaign that encourages Canadians to turn in their old and busted lawn mowers. Over the past seven years, they've retired 18,000 gas lawnmowers and trimmers, resulting in the reduction of 406 tonnes of greenhouse gas and smog-forming emissions.

A fiction review site takes a moment to draw attention to the environment and Earth Hour 2008.

A brief summary of the latest newsletter from EarthHourUS.org. Sign up from any country and participate in the March 29 action where entire cities and many individuals will turn the lights off from 8-9 pm, local time.

green homes are very hot right now, despite what is going on in the real estate market. While typical homes drop in value, energy efficient, environmentally friendly homes are not only retaining their value, they are now in demand and are selling at premium prices.

Newly formed Toronto Conservation Action Network is organizing a number of community Eco-fairs that connect people with eco-friendly organizations using a "speed-dating" style presentation format.

An eco-terrorism act strikes close to home, as one of ListedGreen.com's green residential listings advertised for sale takes a hit along with several others.

Even though large luxury homes can be built very green and energy efficient, it was sad to see this type of terrorism is still amongst us. ListedGreen will continue to embrace green luxury properties, because those type of homes will still be built, regardless of what most of us think, so the responsible effort lies with building  these bigger homes as green and energy efficient as possible.

How do you preserve your landscaping as you enter a remodel project?  The cost of replacing it, and the energy required to do so is not at all good.  There are many things you can do.  Here are 5 things, and a link to 10 others that are really practical and helpful...

Do you run your pool for the same duration in the winter as in the summer?  If you do, find out just how much more you are paying than those who don't in this article.  GetWithGreen.com reviews a product called TightWatt that cuts electricity usage automatically to your pool system based on seasonal changes!   This product is as hot as the Cyber-Rain product.

What is the saying, "It's not the size, it's what you do with it that matters?" This article discusses the Sub-Zero company and their approach to making their monster products more environmentally friendly. Let's face it, they make really cool products, but can they do it efficiently?

So you want to buy an existing green home but don’t know where to look? Or maybe you’re worried about the greenwashing that some use to differentiate themselves due to a souring market?

If you live in a cold climate, reducing your home’s energy use for heating can save more energy than anything else.

Without making an investment in a new heating system, here are some little things you can do that will give you big savings.

Emerging Green Designer Nichoel Farris of American Home Sales unveils new modern Green Prefab Home in Auburn CA! This 1600 sqft Model home is Priced at $85,000 with all of the eco features standard! Now everyone can live a healthy green lifestyle!