Greening your ways, one small remodel at a time...

If you are considering investing in a mid budget remodel, try to use the following:

• Install new windows with Low-E rating and double glazing


• Install a 90-96% efficient condensing water heater


• Install a re-circulating pump


• Replace your furnace with a high efficiency unit... better yet: invest in a hydronic heating system


• Replace toiltes and plumbing fixtures with low-flow units. By replacing a conventional 2.5gpm showerhead with a 1.5gpm showerhead, you save over 3,300 gallons of water per person, per year. By replacing a 3.5gpf toilet with a 1.28gpf toilet, you save close to 5,000 gallons of water per person, per year


• Install occupancy sensors and dimmers on room light switches


• Install a drip irrigation system to cut down on wasted water


• Plant Xerescape (native plants), requiring no added water

Use Less Save Energy Save Water Save Money Save the Planet

Some of the above listed information was provided by Matarozzi / Pelsinger Builders. Visit their website at http://matpelbuilders.com/