by Dara Childs | Dec 9, 2011 | Green Pets, Uncategorized
We all love our pets. They give us comfort when we are sad, they share our joys and our sorrows, and they love us unconditionally. Dogs bring down our blood pressure when we stroke their fur, and their loveable smiles and funny antics make us love them that much more.... by Dara Childs | Dec 7, 2011 | Energy and Sustainability, Sustainability
A 4.6 kilowatt solar panel system is about 20 solar panels connected to the electrical system in your home. These panels store energy which is then turned into electricity for your use in lighting, cooking, and other tasks around the home which require the use of... by Dara Childs | Dec 5, 2011 | Sustainability
A geothermal heat pump will both heat and cool your home when you need it most, using the Earth’s natural passive energy, and very little electricity. It is sustainable, eco-friendly, and it saves lots of money on your energy bills. You don’t even have the ugly... by Dara Childs | Dec 4, 2011 | Houston Area, Mortgages
The Federal Reserve has decided to keep historically low interest rates on mortgages until 2013. What this means for people looking to build a green home is that their mortgage will be much cheaper than it may have been in years past. With the interest savings on the... by Dara Childs | Dec 1, 2011 | Sustainability, Water Conservation
We’ve spoken before about skipping the lawn when you build a green home here at Solutions4Living.com. That does not mean that landscaping is unimportant. Modern green homes do have landscaping. Rather than using sod or grass around the house that must be mowed and... by Dara Childs | Nov 28, 2011 | Sustainability
The US Department of Agriculture has recently released a report showing the goodness and sustainability of certified green wood building materials from America’s Working Forests. Working Forests provide jobs and a stable economy in rural America, absorb carbon... by Dara Childs | Nov 21, 2011 | Sustainability
Some of the elements of a green home are actually passively green. What this means is that the elements that make your home green and use sustainable energy, like rooms with many sealed windows that utilize the natural light, and homes built on lots that have plenty... by Dara Childs | Nov 18, 2011 | Sustainability
People in the market to build a luxury home have many things to consider. Cost of construction, location of the home, floor plans, architecture, landscaping. Have you considered green factors? Just because a home is a luxury home does not mean it can’t be green.... by Dara Childs | Nov 17, 2011 | Houston Area
There are more tax incentives available for green home improvements, new construction of green homes and businesses in green buildings than are noted in the news. There are property tax abatements, utility incentives, loans and grants available to be used by... by Dara Childs | Nov 16, 2011 | Sustainability
One of the great things about a green home is that it reduces the amount of waste, from construction to daily usage by the family that lives there. Recycled materials, from recycled concrete to recycled bricks and siding made of recycled materials reduce waste in...
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