Each day, we contribute to the greenhouse gas emissions that cause climate change. We impact the environment just by plugging in electronic devices or running our air conditioning during a heat wave. This effect is known as our “carbon footprint.”
As a homeowner, going green helps save you save money, and curbs your impact on the environment on the small scale. With apps like Homeselfe, it’s easier than ever to create an energy efficient home. As you take steps towards…
Every single day, you could be losing out on easy ways to save money on electric bills, but a new “selfie” app can bring down the high energy costs that come with living in California. Gayle Montisano took what’s called a…
Whether installing solar panels or proper insulation in an older home, a strategic remodel can have a big impact. A green home not only benefits the environment at large, but can also lead to a happier home. By making a…
Writing an essay is like searching your soul. Have you ever think why do professors or your teachers assign you these writing tasks? Why don’t they simply ask you to express yourself in oral form? The logic behind their asking…
For some people, going green is an economic proposition. It’s about reducing energy bills and saving money long term, and little else. But many of us want energy efficient homes for another reason: the environment. Despite what some naysayers claim,…
It’s been long established that solar power is an outstanding source of renewable energy, and the energy industry is increasingly coming up with ways to capture and adapt solar power in our homes. One of the most popular options these…
Conserving energy is something we can all do – but why do we actually care? For the average homeowner, energy is something that’s available as often as they need it – sure, bills might be a little higher, but very…
Every homeowner to-be dreams of finding their perfect home. You can go to open houses, tour homes on the market with a REALTOR®, and hope that you walk in and say – yes, this home is the perfect one for…
“Buyers want measures that will save money on bills,” Richard Patterson of MyOnlineEstateAgent.com once said about the next generation of property buyers. What Patterson is alluding to is a new trend – and increasingly a necessity – among sellers to…
