Tag Archives: savings

Home Affordability: Total Cost of Ownership

Posted on January 23, 2011 by Laura

Check out my guest blog post that was featured on the GreenHomes America website today.  The banks may tell you owning a home just comes down to the mortgage payment, but to be more confident about your home purchase – … Continue reading →

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It’s true! Save energy & money with your old windows!

Posted on January 17, 2011 by Laura

At last – a campaign that is long overdue:  a program to educate home owners about when it makes sense to KEEP your old windows.  Yes, you read that right!  Replacing old windows in a drafty house doesn’t make the … Continue reading →

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Finally! – Bright Ideas for CFL’s

Posted on October 28, 2010 by Laura

CFL’s save energy.  Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ve heard this.  But in the push to promote CFL’s, we’ve missed an important point – that the color of CFL’s matter.  So that means you use a different CFL … Continue reading →

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Retrofit Adds Value! see GreenHomes America

Posted on October 4, 2010 by Laura

Thanks to my friends at GreenHomes America for allowing me to guest post today!  http://t.co/pXni6bo

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Retrofit Info & More – Come see me at Home Depot on 10/2

Posted on September 30, 2010 by Laura

Chicago Ridge Home Depot is hosting their Fall Extravaganza on Sat 10/2.  I’ll be presenting a Home Weatherization Clinic – Learn about do-it-yourself projects you can do to prepare for winter and earn the federal ENERGY STAR tax credit.  The … Continue reading →

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Why Retrofit is a Great Real Estate Tool

Posted on September 22, 2010 by Laura

My thoughts on the savings and value potential of a home retrofit was featured on the national blog site today:  Diaries of a Mad Mortgage Broker – The Adventures of Dale Siegel.  Check out her blog for info on how retrofit … Continue reading →

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Project Sage (Retrofit) Needs Your Help!

Posted on September 10, 2010 by Laura

The green remodel/retrofit of my own home launched my energy-efficiency consulting career.  But behind the scenes it is also helping me honor a very special friend.  I am asking for your help to finalize my memorial to her!   In 1997 I mentored … Continue reading →

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9/24, 8 am SHARP! One more shot at IL appliance rebates

Posted on September 9, 2010 by Laura

The final wave of rebates on Energy Star appliances in IL was announced today. Sold out in hours last time. If you are interested, mark your calendar, do your research now and set your alarm! See my previous posts on … Continue reading →

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The Spin on Fans – Cut your AC use 100% this week!

Posted on August 28, 2010 by Laura

Temperatures are heating up for the next week.  With warm days and cool nights, the end of summer in Chicago is a unique opportunity to virtually eliminate your need for air conditioning – and it is easier than you may … Continue reading →

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Green future for vintage homes in Elmhurst

Posted on June 25, 2010 by Laura

Great article in the Elmhurst Press today about Elmhurst Cool Cities Coalition’s effort to make it easier to make older Elmhurst homes more energy efficient.  Whether you live in Elmhurst or not, great background on why it makes sense to … Continue reading →

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