Passive Cooling Keeps Your Home Cooler for Much Less
Cooling your home with a heat pump or air conditioner is the most familiar way of maintaining home comfort in the summer. However, there are other methods of cooling your…
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From Bamboo to Recycled Glass, There is a Green Countertop for Every Green Home
If you have a kitchen construction or renovation project in your future, consider using green or recycled materials for the countertops. The following recycled countertops and materials can provide a sturdy…
The Future of Home Design: The Zero Net Energy Home (ZNE)
For many new homeowners, energy conservation and sustainability are two of the more important elements they want in their residence. For these clients, the zero net energy (ZNE) home can…
Tips for Maximizing a Home Renovation So It’s as Green as Possible
Keeping a home renovation project as green as possible requires sticking to a few concepts and procedures that support environmental friendliness. Here are some ways to proceed with a high-quality…
Building a New Green Home in 2015? 5 Tips to Maximize and Streamline the Project
If you’re looking to take advantage of the benefits of building a green home in the Boston area, Sage Builders LLC can help. Consider these five helpful tips for streamlining a green home construction project.
4 Green Home Improvements That Result in Serious ROI for Boston Area Homeowners
By boosting the green profile of your Boston area home, you can feel good about doing what you can to save energy and help the environment. Adding energy-efficient features to your home, however, can also save you a significant amount of money each month on heating, cooling and utility costs. The right green home improvements can pay off almost immediately.
6 Reasons to Consider Using Solar Energy at Home
The addition of a solar power system to your Boston area home offers multiple benefits — from reduced electrical costs to improved indoor comfort. But homeowners who aren’t familiar with solar may shy away from this renewable option without truly looking into it. Here are six compelling reasons why using solar energy at home makes sense.
A New Home Addition Provides the Perfect Time to Use Green Practices
If the new year brings plans for an addition to your Massachusetts home, you have the perfect opportunity to apply green practices to make the new space more energy efficient. With the proper application of green materials and technologies, you can improve your home’s energy efficiency, boost indoor air quality, and increase overall comfort while also saving energy and money. Here are a few easy ways you can take advantage of the benefits of a green home addition.
Building Green in 2015? Consider the Benefits of Flex Rooms
Planning a green construction or renovation project often involves deciding the best way to make use of available space. As a component of building green, flex rooms give you options for creating an indoor living space that can be easily altered or converted to new uses, depending on your needs, budget and interests.
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Flooring Options to Consider When Creating a Green Kitchen in Your Newton MA Home
As you plan your kitchen construction or remodel, don’t forget to consider the long-term implications of your flooring choices. Some flooring surfaces are harder on the joints, so it’s best to choose green kitchen flooring options that you can live comfortably with for years to come. Here are a few options to consider. (more…)