| We'll have to wean Ourselves from wasting things, | | | | and maintain - plus they'll use less water. |
| By thinking more efficiently we can save money | | | | Pick landscaping that adapts with the climate and soil |
| effectively Yes, that's the key to thinking green. -- | | | | conditions in your area. The best way to do this is to |
| Primm | | | | consult with your local nurseries. |
| What does it mean to go green? Unless you live on | | | | 3. Use More Natural Products to Decorate Your |
| the planet Mars you hear it everywhere. On the | | | | Home Instead of Manufactured Products. |
| news, on college campuses, from government | | | | When decorating your home think water saving |
| officials, even in car commercials. I even heard a rap | | | | shower heads, toilets and faucets. |
| song about going green. | | | | When decorating think natural woods like bamboo, |
| The Going Green Movement has spawned a whole | | | | teak and other woods that grow fast. |
| new language with words like Greenhouse Gases, | | | | For example, think African Decor. Because many of |
| Closed Loop Recycling and everyone's favorite Global | | | | the woods used come from trees that grow fast |
| Warming. Plus a host of other terms too many to | | | | and plentiful. |
| mention here. | | | | 4. Let Your Uncle Sam Pay You To Go Green. |
| What does it all mean? The Going Green movement, | | | | You can receive Home Energy Efficiency |
| popularized by former Vice President Al Gore, is | | | | Improvement Tax Credits. According to the U.S |
| performing actions that work to save the | | | | Department of Energy, consumers who purchase and |
| environment. For example, recycling, using low-energy | | | | install specific products, such as energy-efficient |
| appliances, conserving water and a host of other | | | | windows, insulation, doors, roofs, and heating and |
| actions people can take. | | | | cooling equipment in the home can receive a tax |
| Yes, Eco- friendly homes are the new trend today, | | | | credit of up to $500 beginning in January 2006. |
| whether you're a home builder or a home buyer. | | | | The EPACT (The Energy Policy Act of 2005). |
| Because it not only works to help save the planet | | | | This Federal law provides a credit equal to 30% of |
| but it's a dependable way to save money. The U.S | | | | qualifying expenditures. For purchase of qualified |
| government is even paying people who own homes | | | | photo voltaic property and for solar water heating |
| to go greener in the form of tax breaks and tax | | | | property used exclusively for purposes other than |
| credits. | | | | heating swimming pools and hot tubs. |
| In this week's newsletter I'll give you simple but | | | | The credit shall not exceed $2000. |
| effective tips to helping your household go green. But | | | | Improvements must be installed in or on the |
| most important show not only how to go green but | | | | taxpayer's principal residence in the United States. |
| how to save some green ... as in money. | | | | Home improvement tax credits apply for |
| Here are 5 Tips To Help Your Home Go Green and | | | | improvements made between January 1, 2006 and |
| Save Some Green. | | | | December 31, 2007. -U.S Department of Energy |
| 1. Install Low Energy Light Bulbs. | | | | 5. Decorate With More Plants Instead of Plastics. |
| A quick and easy way to start turning your home | | | | EPA studies confirm indoor air pollution affects more |
| green and saving the green is by installing energy | | | | people than outdoor pollutions. Because of low air |
| efficient light bulbs in your home. | | | | circulation indoors and the number of manufactured |
| Energy efficient light bulbs technical name is Compact | | | | products such as plastics, glues and paint located |
| Fluorescent lights or CFL's for short. These light bulbs | | | | inside homes, indoor air pollutions continue as a |
| use one-third the electrical energy of old fashion | | | | growing threat. Especially to the many African |
| incandescent light bulbs. In addition, they can last up | | | | Americans who suffer from respiratory ailments such |
| to 10 times longer. This is instant money savings. Can | | | | as asthma, sinus problems and other allergies. |
| you say Ka-ching? | | | | Natural plants not only work to beautify your decor |
| 2. Trade Thirsty Plants and Landscaping for Drought | | | | they have also proven to fight indoor air pollutants. |
| or Low Maintenance Plants. | | | | Certain plants help to clear pollutants such as dust, |
| Low maintenance plants and landscaping will not only | | | | chemicals and allergens from the air. For more details |
| save your home energy cost; it can also save your | | | | on this subject Click Here! [ |
| energy. | | | | Yes, thinking green can save you green in and around |
| Imaging having beautiful landscaping without the | | | | your home. I encourage you to continue to educate |
| hassle of watering, weeding and pampering it on your | | | | yourself on how you can think green. It's easy once |
| precious days off. All it takes is a little thought and a | | | | you start the habit of thinking green. You'll suddenly |
| little planning. | | | | see how you're saving money, saving your time and |
| For example, use plants that are native to your area | | | | saving the environment so our children can enjoy it |
| of the country. Why? Because they're easier to grow | | | | too. |