| Modest rehab tips can provide big environmental | | | | system (Checkout EnergyStar) that will save |
| as well as financial savings. Here are some tips | | | | money and energy. If you heater is relatively new |
| that not only will save you money but will help the | | | | add a thermostat timer and ceiling fans to help |
| environment. The best strategy is to start at the | | | | conserve. |
| top and work your way down and deal with the | | | | Install Dual-flush, low-flow commodes (look for a |
| guts of the house first. | | | | High Efficient Toilet (HET) standard and replace |
| Start at the top. You attic, one of the best ways | | | | appliances with energy efficient models |
| to save environmentally and financially is to | | | | If you decide to paint use the new low Voc |
| insulate (or re-insulate) your attic with | | | | paints. VOCs (volative organic compounds) are |
| environmentally friendly insulation. For example | | | | unstable, carbon-containing compounds that readily |
| insulation made with recycled denim or cellulose | | | | vaporize into the air. When they enter the air, |
| insulation made from recycled newspapers (an | | | | they react with other elements to produce ozone, |
| example is Nuwool). | | | | which causes air pollution and a host of health |
| Having poorly insulated or leaky windows is like no | | | | issues including breathing problems, headache, |
| having windows at all. Reseal and repair windows | | | | burning, watery eyes and nausea, so save |
| where necessary or replace windows with highly | | | | yourself and use low VOC paint. |
| efficient Norandex windows. | | | | There they are, 5 tips for a simple green rehab |
| HVAC - If you have a really old HVAC system it | | | | that can save your money and help conserve |
| may be time to replace it with an energy efficient | | | | energy. |