Going "Green"

What does "going green" mean to you?

Are you interested in doing some "green" home improvements?  Before making this move, it's important to really understand what green concept are.  Here is a good definition:

"Green building is the practice of increasing the efficiency with which buildings use resources — energy, water, and materials — while reducing building impacts on human health and the environment during the building's lifecycle, through better siting, design, construction, operation, maintenance, and removal." -- Wikipedia.org

Green home improvements is rapidly growing in popularity.  Be aware of the marketplace's stance on green products when you're out and about making your choices.  There are some imposters claiming to be green in order to cash in on the "craze," so be sure to do your homework and be an informed consumer.

Check out the National Association of Home Builders for more information about "going green" with your home improvements.