Now that we have our priorities in place, and an action plan based on those priorities-time to make the plan a reality. Here is how: 1.       Create your list of action items for the home zones 2.       Organize your project list based on your priorities 3.       Make a realistic, comfortable budget 4.       Determine your time frame and team Now, let’s assume you have completed and you started your journey going green. The journey once started-never really ends. Here is how to continue the journey once your greenovating is completed: 1.       Practice proper maintenance for optimal performance 2.       Keep it clean 3.       Watch for problems 4.       Share the rewards of your green home adventure Sharing is caring-caring about the world and inspiring others to...

Let’s delve into Part 2 of Green Your Home. We are now ready to have a green home. But the question now is where to begin? Step by step of course: 1.       Clarify Your Green Priorities 2.       Create Your Green Team 3.       Build Your Green Project List 4.       Turn Your Project List into a Plan of Action Let’s start by ranking the three priorities in order from highest to lowest: Healthy, Money Smart, Sustainable. Let’s say Healthy is your highest priority, here are some suggestions for you: Hardwood floors, low-VOC paints, exhaust fans in bathroom and kitchen, plants in the home, carbon monoxide sensors, and air filters. Let’s say Money Smart is your highest priority, here are some suggestions: energy efficient appliances, optimally designed HVAC system, passive heating and cooling features, a tight building envelope, and a right size home with a smaller footprint. ...