3 Green Lighting Tips Beyond the Obvious
Most advice out there on efficient lighting simply states what you already know: switch to LEDs or CFLs, embrace natural light, look for the Energy Star logo, yada yada. We…
The Fab Five: Best Low-Maintenance Flowers For Your California Garden
A home garden is a popular way to build value and comfort into a house and outdoor space. What better way to sit back and relax at the end of…
3 Steps to Finance Green Improvements Through Energy Efficient Mortgages (EEMs)
Living green has many great advantages but we all know it can come at a cost. Often times we just can’t afford to make those energy efficient retrofits to our…
How to Save Energy With Radiant Floor Heating
This is a brief exchange between members of Acterra’s Green@Home Community members about the joys and challenges of living with radiant floor heating. The insights are offered by Gerry, who…
Getting Visual with Eco Friendly Flooring Options
When you are looking to spruce up your floors, there are several quick and easy updates that can increase your property value without causing you a lot of time and money.…
A Date with Trash at Newby Island Landfill in Milpitas
If you’ve never been to Newby Island Landfill in Milpitas (near San Jose, California) you would be up for a treat if you visited. It would totally blow all of…
How to Reduce Energy Use with Passive Solar Room Addition and a Cool Roof
Here is a great example how one can take an older home and make it more energy efficient with an element of smart design. These home owners in San Jose…
How Much Water is Your Home Really Wasting?
Though 70% of Earth’s surface is water, only 1% is available for human consumption. Between faucets, washing machines, showers and toilets, an average family in the United States uses 127,000…
Countertops: Say Goodbye to Granite and Say Hello to… Recycled Glass?
For obvious benefits, many home owners will remodel their home before putting it on the market for a better re-sale value. Being a busy Realtor, my job requires touring a…
Three Tips for Buying Used Solar Panels for Pennies on the Dollar
OK you tech geeks out there who like to build your own stuff, you must have considered building your own or shopping for used solar panels by now…. Why buy…