Going Green
Without Going Into the Red

You don’t need to go into the red to “green” your home. As the sustainability movement goes mainstream, new materials and techniques allow you to build, remodel, redecorate or landscape without paying a premium. You can keep the green in your wallet while living in beautiful, environmentally-friendly surroundings if you know what to do.

Expertise is the key to saving you time, money and frustration. So, come meet the Green Dream Team, a group of experts that will provide you with tips on how to go green without blowing your budget.

You will learn how the typical home owner can get the most for their money:
       What changes most improve the energy efficiency of your home?
       How do you spot the biggest energy leaks in your house--and fix them?
       What makes sense to do now, and what can wait for later?
       What single thing can you do that will pay you back in just one year and only   costs about $100?
       What common problem is probably creating a health hazard in your home right now--and can be fixed without breaking the bank?
       What common pitfalls happen when people "save money" on their green remodels?
       Did you know that deconstruction can save you thousands of dollars over    demolishing older parts of your home?
       Did you know that some environmentally sound materials are made locally?
       Do you know what the current trends in green building are?

Building green is going mainstream. You no longer have to pay a premium for green if you work with companies that know the inside story and can take advantage of techniques and materials that are no longer experimental.

                          A green home is the ideal place because
Green homes sell faster and command higher prices than traditional homes.
Green homes place less stress on the environment.
Green homes are healthier and more comfortable for the people that live in them.
Green homes cost less to operate.
Green homes are more inviting spaces to entertain in.

For all these reasons and more, you will want to learn the most effective ways to build and operate a sustainable, energy-efficient place to live. Come join us   and walk away with a bag of tips to take advantage of green living.

Visit 'Helpful Tips' for examples from some of the Green Dream Team Panel Discussions.