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Green Home Improvement: 65 Projects That Will Cut Utility Bills, Protect Your Health & Help the the Environment




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Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 640
EAN: 9780876290934
ISBN: 0876290934
Label: Robert S Means Co
Manufacturer: Robert S Means Co
Number Of Pages: 302
Publication Date: July 31, 2008
Publisher: Robert S Means Co
Sales Rank: 680447
Studio: Robert S Means Co




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In a tight economy, this book offers clear financial benefits: Helps homeowners immediately cut their utility bills. Fits with the trend toward smaller home improvements most of the projects require only a modest investment. Gives readers an edge when they sell their homes buyers are especially looking for energy-efficiency, but they re also tuned into green health and environmental concerns. The book s projects range from quick, easy, low- or no-cost tasks like insulating a water heater, sealing foundation cracks, or painting with insulating paint to bigger-ticket items such as installing a new energy-efficient heating system, windows, or green flooring. For each project, readers will learn: The steps required Material and installation options What the improvement will cost Payback in savings on utility bills Health, comfort, and environmental benefits More than 65 Go Green tips highlighted throughout the book give readers ideas for quick, easy, and often low- or no-cost things they can do, right away, to make their homes and lifestyles greener. Projects include: Green flooring & paint options Environmentally friendly cabinetry & countertops Whole-house insulation & weather-stripping High-efficiency heating & cooling Water conservation Efficient lighting, appliances & plumbing fixtures including Energy Star and WaterSense models Solar electric and water heating systems Eco-friendly roofing & siding Energy-efficient windows, doors & skylights Green materials for patios, walkways & driveways Landscaping & irrigation for water conservation and energy Key market and selling points: Market: Homeowners and residential contractors applies to both houses and apartments.



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Rating: 5 out of 5 stars - Unique Home Improvement Book
I really liked this book! I've read my share of home improvement books, but this one is special, not only because of its "green" focus, but also because it tells ... Read More



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