In my last article I defined High Performance Homes; "A High Performance Homes is one that uses sustainable materials, is energy efficient, and uses value added green building practices that causes it to be friendlier to the environment." In the next few articles we will look at some of the materials and practices used to produce the High Performan

The negative changes that are going on in earth have become more visible. Almost everybody is aware of how much damage human activities has done world. However, it was inevitable. Man was made to progress and move forward for a more advanced and a modern life. It just happened that certain advancements have caused degradation to the environment. Ho

When it comes to energy conservation there are many avenues you can take to cut back on energy consumption and also save you some extra money. We have only one planet so we better take care of it by being more conservative with our energy resources.The single biggest heat sink or energy robber in a home is the windows. There are several things to c

The most recent Case-Shiller Report indicated that Charlotte Home prices were down 9% over 2008, placing Charlotte real estate 5th best on the Case-Shiller Index of 20 major real estate markets. Better news is that home prices, month to month, were rising, albeit slowly, but for the 3rd month in a row. That 3 consecutive month price rise leads me t

Whatever the economic condition may be, DIY solar panels will help you save money on electricity bills and the long-term effects of inflation. With hundreds of dollars going to local power stations, it's no wonder many households are beginning to turn to alternative sources of electricity for their homes.Two: Many people are growing in their concer