Green Home Improvement

In a tight economy this book offers clear financial benefits: Helps homeowners immediately cut their utility bills. Fits with the trend toward smaller home improvements most of the projects require only a modest investment. Gives readers an edge when they sell their homes buyers are especially looking for energy-efficiency but they're also tuned into green health and environmental concerns. The books projects range from quick easy low- or no-cost tasks like insulating a water heater sealing foundation cracks or painting with insulating paint to bigger-ticket items such as installing a new energy-efficient heating system windows or green flooring. For each project readers will learn: the steps required; material and installation options; what the improvement will cost; payback in savings on utility bills; health comfort and environmental benefits. More than 65 Go Green tips highlighted throughout the book give readers ideas for quick easy and often low- or no-cost things they can do right away to make their homes and lifestyles greener. Projects include: Green flooring & paint options Environmentally friendly cabinetry & countertops Whole-house insulation & weather-stripping High-efficiency heating & cooling Water conservation Efficient lighting appliances & plumbing fixtures including Energy Star and WaterSense models Solar electric and water heating systems Eco-friendly roofing & siding Energy-efficient windows doors & skylights Green materials for patios walkways & driveways Landscaping & irrigation for water conservation and energy.

Paperback: 320 pages

Publisher: RSMeans; 1 edition (August 5 2008)

Language: English

ISBN-10: 0876290934

ISBN-13: 978-0876290934

Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 0.7 x 10.9 inches

Shipping Weight: 2.6 pounds