While homeowners continue to invest their money in improvements to increase the resale value of their existing homes, many are turning toward ?green materials? to make their living space more eco-friendly. Conservation is the buzz word of the twenty-first century. Citizens of the world are being asked to start thinking globally and being responsible individuals. It’s easier than you think to start at home with green remodeling. Eco-friendly remodeling is getting to be a big business. Whether you are building a new home or remodeling your present one, you might want to consider ways to conserve energy and protect natural resources. Think of green remodeling as a home improvement with an emphasis on energy efficiency, conserving natural resources and creating a healthy environment. A couple of green

remodeling ideas are: Good quality insulated windows that are designed to keep heat inside during the winter and outside during the summer months, insulation in the walls and the ceiling to prevent air leaks that waste energy, Choose energy and water efficient appliances, Design your rooms to be well illuminated by natural light instead of relying on electricity to do it for you, choose energy efficient electric lighting and high quality fluorescent lighting, provide shade for summer by blocking the home from the sun with plants, awnings, etc., and choosing home materials that are not chemically harmful to the environment. Deciding to go green can do wonders for your home and our overall home, the environment.

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Remodel to "Go Green"