Comments on: Creating An Energy Efficient Home http://www.shop-appliance.com/appliances/creating-an-energy-efficient-home Get The Best Appliance At The Best Price Fri, 16 Apr 2010 06:57:59 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Marie P http://www.shop-appliance.com/appliances/creating-an-energy-efficient-home/comment-page-1#comment-2301 Marie P Sat, 26 Dec 2009 03:46:59 +0000 http://www.shop-appliance.com/appliances/creating-an-energy-efficient-home#comment-2301 Actually, if you consult with home builders they will tell you that energy-efficient homes (green homes) are merely 2% to 4% more expensive than standard houses, so it won't make a big difference on your budget. The return of investment also takes only 3-5 years. If you're planning to build a green home, you'll be happy about the fact that you will pay less taxes too. I wrote an article about green homes in Texas that you may want to check out: http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/2189067/learn_about_green_home_building_programs.html?cat=54<br><b>References : </b><br>http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/2189067/learn_about_green_home_building_programs.html?cat=54 Actually, if you consult with home builders they will tell you that energy-efficient homes (green homes) are merely 2% to 4% more expensive than standard houses, so it won’t make a big difference on your budget. The return of investment also takes only 3-5 years. If you’re planning to build a green home, you’ll be happy about the fact that you will pay less taxes too.

I wrote an article about green homes in Texas that you may want to check out:
http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/2189067/learn_about_green_home_building_programs.html?cat=54

]]> By: Ginney http://www.shop-appliance.com/appliances/creating-an-energy-efficient-home/comment-page-1#comment-2300 Ginney Sat, 26 Dec 2009 03:44:59 +0000 http://www.shop-appliance.com/appliances/creating-an-energy-efficient-home#comment-2300 You can buy used building materials/appliances etc at a Habitat for Humanity store - saves you $$ and you're recycling. As far as building - Cord wood building is a pretty easy way to go - check out books by Rob Roy - he has classes too (but that's more money). Here's his site http://www.cordwoodmasonry.com/Cordwood.html This site has some interesting info on all kinds of stuff too http://www.greenhomebuilding.com/cordwood.htm<br><b>References : </b><br> You can buy used building materials/appliances etc at a Habitat for Humanity store – saves you $$ and you’re recycling.

As far as building – Cord wood building is a pretty easy way to go – check out books by Rob Roy – he has classes too (but that’s more money). Here’s his site
http://www.greenhomebuilding.com/cordwood.htm
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]]> By: Maxwell http://www.shop-appliance.com/appliances/creating-an-energy-efficient-home/comment-page-1#comment-2299 Maxwell Sat, 26 Dec 2009 03:42:59 +0000 http://www.shop-appliance.com/appliances/creating-an-energy-efficient-home#comment-2299 1. Install passive ventilation. 2. Choose low-VOC products. 3. Avoid products with urea formaldehyde. 4. Prioritize green choices in flooring. 5. Buy used furniture and salvaged materials.<br><b>References : </b><br>http://www.eco-wisdom.com/articles/home/green-building-materials-and-your-health.html 1. Install passive ventilation.
2. Choose low-VOC products.
3. Avoid products with urea formaldehyde.
4. Prioritize green choices in flooring.
5. Buy used furniture and salvaged materials.
References :
http://www.eco-wisdom.com/articles/home/green-building-materials-and-your-health.html

]]> By: John W http://www.shop-appliance.com/appliances/creating-an-energy-efficient-home/comment-page-1#comment-2298 John W Sat, 26 Dec 2009 03:40:59 +0000 http://www.shop-appliance.com/appliances/creating-an-energy-efficient-home#comment-2298 There's a TV newstation here that's doing an expose about how wealthy people are renting homes to poor families and then applying on their behalf for energy efficient home assistance programs whereby various organizations change all the bulbs to CFL's, and insulate the homes at taxpayer's expense. The programs are for low income families hence the renting of the home to poor families.<br><b>References : </b><br> There’s a TV newstation here that’s doing an expose about how wealthy people are renting homes to poor families and then applying on their behalf for energy efficient home assistance programs whereby various organizations change all the bulbs to CFL’s, and insulate the homes at taxpayer’s expense. The programs are for low income families hence the renting of the home to poor families.
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]]> By: Nata T http://www.shop-appliance.com/appliances/creating-an-energy-efficient-home/comment-page-1#comment-2297 Nata T Sat, 26 Dec 2009 03:38:59 +0000 http://www.shop-appliance.com/appliances/creating-an-energy-efficient-home#comment-2297 if you want economy, you will pay for it. Everything posted here adds more costs to your home, not lower costs. Look, you'll spent $3000/year on energy on a normal house. If it cost $50,000 to save $500/year, you figure that out. The best thing is passive type solar and good insulation. Blue jeans are not insulation form many reasons, one of which is they settle and create non insulated areas and 2, they are not fire retardant. Keep it simple, face south (in the northern hemisphere), use double pane Glass facing south with good blinds. Good fiber glass insulation with a foam wrap.<br><b>References : </b><br> if you want economy, you will pay for it. Everything posted here adds more costs to your home, not lower costs. Look, you’ll spent $3000/year on energy on a normal house. If it cost $50,000 to save $500/year, you figure that out.

The best thing is passive type solar and good insulation. Blue jeans are not insulation form many reasons, one of which is they settle and create non insulated areas and 2, they are not fire retardant.

Keep it simple, face south (in the northern hemisphere), use double pane Glass facing south with good blinds. Good fiber glass insulation with a foam wrap.
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