Truth be told, after seeking out energy-saving appliances with a proven return-on-investment (that comes relatively quickly), most people aren’t that focused on being green when they decide to remodel or restore a home. This is just a preview...Read the rest... Read More →

Home renovators who purchase an energy-efficient refrigerator, washer, dryer, or other qualifying home appliance may be eligible to receive a $50 to $200 rebate from the federal government. The money is available through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act — also known as the stimulus package. But the bigger reward offers homeowners a tax credit that can add up to thousands of dollars for qualifying home improvements that increase energy-efficiency. This is just a preview...Read the rest... Read More →

By J. Hanson-O’Connell Redoing your bathroom can increase your comfort and satisfaction — making your home more appealing and/or “greener” while you live there. “Thoughts of renovating the bathroom often occur when a leak results in water damage, or the room loses its appeal — maybe the look is outdated, or the function of the room fails to provide a quality experience,” explains Karen Sedwick, Certified Bathroom Designer with Square Deal Remodeling Co. in Portland, OR. This is just... more