Entries Categorized as 'green remodel'

How to Get a 30% Tax Credit on New Windows for Your Home

Date August 9, 2010

1) Purchase windows that meet the following requirements: U factor less than or equal to 0.30; SHGC less than or equal to 0.30. I’m not going to try and explain this, just make sure that you ask for windows that meet these specifications. Otherwise, you won’t qualify for the rebate. 2) Have the windows installed [...]

Beat the Heat with Energy Efficient Window Upgrades | Green Remodel

Date August 5, 2010

As a personal testimony, I can say that there is now no noticeable difference in the temperature of the rooms with film covered windows. So, it has made a HUGE difference in comfort for us. I’m also sure that it is going to impact my electricity bill, since my Air Conditioner won’t have to work as hard to keep those rooms cool.

Netgear Rangemax WNDR3700 Review

Date May 28, 2010

The WNDR3700 fits my criteria of providing an eco-friendly solution to my networking needs. As a christian who cares about God’s creation, environment, I want my purchases to reflect my convictions.

Kitchen Remodel before – after photos

Date May 7, 2010

We bought a foreclosure last summer, and did some work on it. With the latest dishwasher purchase, the kitchen is finished up. So, today I thought I would post a before shot and an after shot of the same room from about the same spot. Before we Remodeled: After Remodel: I’ll answer any questions or [...]

Energy Efficient Dishwasher | GE GLD6968RSS Review

Date May 5, 2010

As a Christian who cares about God’s creation, the environment, I was planning to upgrade this dishwasher anyway. But, when I heard about the Texas Appliance Rebate program I was really excited to find that the government and I actually agree on getting better appliances. I am VERY PLEASED with my GE GLD6968RSS.

How to choose a CFL light bulb

Date May 2, 2010

Learn how to choose a CFL light bulb – based on my good and bad experiences…

Texas Appliance Tax Credit 2010

Date January 13, 2010

This government program will allow me to make a purchase on a more efficient appliance, which will lower my monthly bills (just a bit), and lower my impact on God’s creation. I’m all for leaving a smaller environmental footprint.

Green 2010 Tax Credit List

Date January 1, 2010

Today I want to share the tax credits available for people making energy efficient home upgrades. Regardless of your political affiliation, you probably don’t enjoy paying taxes. You probably don’t enjoy paying utility bills either. This list is for you!! The items on this list will give you tax credits, and save you money each [...]

Green Remodel #5

Date August 19, 2009

My composter came today!! I came home to the happy surprise of two green goodies. The soil saver composter assembled in about 10min. I followed the instructions as far as what to add in first. Then, after dinner I scraped off the vegetable remains and took them out to the composter. I’m anxious to keep [...]

Home Remodel Part 4

Date August 6, 2009

We are back from our vacation after doing an intensive remodel for 2 weeks. We had our LifeGroup (church small group) over on Tuesday. It was fun hearing all the guys mention that they liked the wood floor. I love it too. It’s a sustainably harvested laminated wood floor that I got wholesale and installed [...]