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Green Your Current Home

Retrofit In Sanibel Green!
The following links hold a wealth of information about refitting your home. These ideas can help you save money and "Go Green" to help our local environment. I'll add to this list as I discover other links and Green ideas, so keep checking back. You can also contact me if you would like me to research a specific Green project you would like to start.

How about a Green "Tune Up?"

The Return on Investment table through this link is a terrific place to start. The table shows what your savings would be over time from everything from a programmable thermostat to solar attic fans. You will get a quick view of what your savings will be over the years! For a list of over 50 "Tune Up" ideas that will help you to SAVE money and the environment visit: Home Remodeling ROI.

Green Home Know-How

We would all like to achieve our goals in a cost effective way. I found this site to have some great ideas. Check it out for 15 ways to Green your home for under $500!

45 Ways To Green A Not-So-Green Home

This is another terrific site showing 45 more ways to retrofit and Green your home. Whether you own or rent, this site gives tips and ideas on how to save you money as well as helping save our planet.

10 Great Ways To Beat The Heat

Even though the eight warmest years on record occurred over the past ten years, we all know summers on Sanibel are always on the warm side. This site will give you some tips on a few easy things you can do to save money and stay Green.

The Latest Green Home Renovation Guidelines

The American Society of Interior Designers??? Foundation and the U.S. Green Building Council have published these guidelines as pdf documents you can either read or download. Whether you are a homeowner or a design professional, this site will hold your interest and give you some great ideas. You can also contact them with specific questions you might have.

I Bet You Own A Computer Printer

This link doesn't relate to building, but saving up to 20% on printer ink by just changing the font you use shows how easy it can be to save money and help the environment. The small things do add up! If you pass this money-savings idea to your workplace it will probably add up to a huge savings and lower your office carbon footprint.