Employing green practices around the house is more than just a trend these days. While going green benefits the environment, it can also benefit your family’s finances. At the heart of the household green movement is the requirement to be energy efficient and to make choices that are ultimately healthier for your household as well as for the planet. The following text offers a myriad of cost-saving ways to transform your home into a green space.
Tackling the home’s energy efficiency…
Imagine that you are in a car accident and sustain $100,000 in medical bills. You sue the person who caused the accident and you go to trial. At the trial the defendant wants to introduce evidence that, of the $100,000 in medical bills that you claim, $80,000 of that amount has actually been paid by your health insurance. The defendant asks the judge to give him credit for the bills your health insurance paid so he would end up only owing you $20,000 on your medical bills. The arguments…
A basement can be transformed from a dark storage area to a comfortable den, playroom or functional addition to the living area of the house. Properly and efficiently finishing a basement requires careful planning, budget evaluation and awareness of local regulations. Electric and plumbing requires professional contractors, and most municipalities require inspections throughout the building process, as well as a final inspection.
Work on a finished basement can be accomplished…
