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 theyre 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.
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Review
1 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Couldnt FollowBy ACEI couldnt follow how this book was written. I wasnt sure if it were a play. a story. fable. or what.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Kelefaa SaaneBy epicswisdomandliesI strongly disagree with the previous (two star) review. though this is clearly personal preference. African epics. when published in English. are usually translations of transcriptions from oral recitations. These recitiations are often done before a live audience that knows the stories very well. The end result. yes. is often repetitive or confusing to the uninitiated. But I found this particular epic to be a good read. less confusing than most. and I found the variety of ways the story was presented to be fascinating. Very enjoyable.
