Posts Tagged ‘Green Remodeling’

House Passes Home Star Energy Bill: Rebates on Replacement Windows to Stimulate Jobs, Economy

On May 6th, the US House of Representatives passed the Home Star Energy Retrofit Act of 2010. The Home Star Bill now moves on to the Senate for review before it will become law. This program is aimed at jump starting job growth by increasing energy efficient consumer purchases while reducing the country’s energy consumption. [...]

How Healthy is the Air INSIDE Your Home?

According to the EPA, levels of pollutants inside homes can be 2 – 5 times higher than outdoors, and most of us spend 90% of our time inside, with our windows shut. Chemicals, furniture, housewares, and even building materials can all contribute to poor indoor air quality. Find out what you can do to reduce, control, or eliminate indoor pollutants and which building products can help make your living environment healthier.