Green Home Construction

What is "Green" Building?

I had been unhappy with the lighting in my home and the resulting electricity bills needed to light my living area.

Once your house has reached a stage in the construction cycle where walls are ready for paint, look for low/no VOC paint.

With the rise in respiratory issues among people due to poorair quality, many of us are concerned and seeking to learn what some of the key best green practices are in improving air quality.

We have just launched the HomePros Green House so please check it out.

Home Energy-efficiency audits – An official Home Energy Rating are determined by energy-efficiency raters who are certified under a national or state sponsored home rating system (HERS).

Going Green – Going Green is a holistic way of making decisions based on how an object or life style will impact the environment and non-renewable resources.

Depending on your climate and taste in homes Metal Roofing can be an excellent green option for your home.

Many of you have likely heard people use the term "gray water", or recycled water from sinks and appliances that can be used to water the lawn or flush your toilets.

Earth Craft Homes have set a standard along with Austin Green, NAHB, and others for creating energy efficient homes.

Early on low-flow toilets got a bad rap and justifiably so...their flushing ability left a lot to be desired. But today there are many low-flow toilets on the market that work well.

Lights are a great place to save money and conserve energy within your household.