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Free federal money is finally trickling down to the common tax payers, us the homeowners.

Energy Star has published comprehensive information on how the housing industry and consumers can take advantage of the federal tax credits for energy-efficient home improvements in the new economic stimulus package.

$1500 is at the reach of your fingers for the taking. And there's even more than that for those of you wanting to reach the darkest shade of green... Read More.

Homes to Follow Cars

This past spring, I finally sold my very fine but fuel-thirsty SUV, a 2003 GMC Yukon Delani. Sold it for less than $10,000. Eight months earlier, the same car would have sold for about $18,000, which means the car lost $1,000 in value as each month passed.

More on why the same thing will happen to our homes - Homes that are not energy efficient that is.

Triple Your mileage

Did you know that a green home can get you up to three times the "mileage" compared to a conventionally built home? Imagine: Three months of utilities for the price of one a month

Of course, it is easier to design & build a new green home from the ground up in comparison to retrofitting an existing one, but in both cases, with the proper steps & expertise, your utility bills can be slashed by as much as 66%.

- And that translates into thousands of dollars a year in saving - Please Tell Me More!

The Geometry of Green

Keep it simple. That is the advice from most green building gurus, especially regarding a home's footprint. The fewer corners in a structure, the fewer materials and labor required to build it. Unfortunately, few green advocates actually stick to that logic, building complex designs and shapes that erode resource efficiency. But the funny thing is, according to simple physics (surface area to volume enclosed), a simple square or rectangle is actually not the most efficient shape after all. - So, what is then?

A book that was once a best seller 150 years ago reveals in a logical and simple way what shapes the most efficient building are made of. The program director of for Sustainable Conservation in San Francisco, Allen Dusault, a well known, published author and proponent of sustainable architecture, science and technology, explain his findings and its significant implications.

Please see also this article Why Octagon?

Bathroom Tips

Here’s a new definition of the everyday bath. If you are contemplating a bath make-over, these suggestions are the most valuable.

Kitchen Tips

A lot is being written about kitchen. This article is the most complete we found. Before you remodel or even design a kitchen, you must read this.

How To Remodel

An Absolute Must Read before you improve your home; design ideas to make your remodeling project a definitive winner! -By Sylvain Côté, Pres. Absolute Remodeling

Listen To This Old House

When remodeling old houses, you have to listen to them. To some extent, the house will be telling you what you can do. Better give your full attention.

Remodeler Search

Finding the right Remodeler is a real challenge and requires research. Most of all, you need to be knowledgeable.

Notes Down Under

When homeowners need more living space, they look up to the attic or out to the backyard, anywhere except that prime remodeling territory. Updated 01/11/00.

Moving Vs Remodeling

"I'm comfortable in the house," he says; "I like the neighborhood," she says. A classic housing dilemma: Remodel or move to get the features you want?

Like Housemates

If you're about to undertake a remodeling project, you and your contractor are going to be housemates for the next few months. Help is here.

When Less Is More

Your home is your single largest investment. But it is also your single largest expense. Before you "get larger", rethink the benefits of the smaller home.

Property Taxes

Are you paying too much property taxes? Without hesitating, you answered yes! Here's a formula to figure out if you really are paying too much $$$...

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