More Green

As a continuation from the previous message, here are some medium-cost ways to go "green" in your home:

• Conduct an energy audit to determine how you can implement efficient projects in your home cost-effectively.
• Tune up your HVAC (heating, ventilation, & air conditioning) to keep it running efficiently
• Replace carpet with no-VOC (volatile organic compounds) carpeting.
• Instead of normal hardwood floors, consider using bamboo floors (bamboo grows faster than any other plant - up to 47 inches a day! - therefore it is less depletive to the environment)
• Install a tankless water heater (water is heated on-demand, rather than stored in a tank and constantly heated, thus reducing energy needs)
• Insulate attic and other areas to reduce temperature loss.
• Buy recycled products!