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    Green Features do Sell Homes

    Here is an article showing a perspective on green features and how this is gaining momentum in the Northeast. If you are making home improvements consider making eco friendly choices. It is not only better for the environment but is better for your health and ultimately your pocketbook. Check it out.

    Purchasing new Cabinetry? Look for the ESP seal

    If you are renovating your Kitchen or Bath consider the health & environmental benefits of purchasing sustainable cabinetry.  ESP cabinets are made of wood products that have low formaldehyde emissions, come from a recognized sustainable forestry and contain a certain amount of recycled/recovered fiber content. Furthermore, the manufacturers of these cabinets must demonstrate that their [...]

    Replacing your windows? Think ENERGY STAR

    ENERGY STAR qualified windows offer benefits to you and are better for our environment.  With  e windows the light and views coming into your home is enhanced, your furnishings will be protected from sun damage and your utility bills will be reduced.  In addition, with less energy being used, the emissions of greenhouse gases and [...]

    Eco Features on Nat'l Assoc of Home Builders Top 10 List

    The homes of tomorrow will be smaller, but they’ll emphasize energy-efficiency, home organization and comfort, as the latest home design research indicates. In the 2009 survey, NAHB revealed the top 10 features builders said they would incorporate in the homes they built this year. These included: 

    Walk-in closet in master bedroom
    Laundry room
    Insulated front door
    Great room
    Low-E windows
    Linen [...]

    Solar Shingles

    To go solar you no longer need to have a large unattractive silver panel on your roof.  It now comes in shingle form which is about the same size as a standard roofing tile.  Essentially the way Solar systems work is to first collect the sun’s energy on some form of an array whether it [...]