The home we live in is a system. The performance of our homes can be measured by how well its individual components contribute to its comfort, indoor air quality and energy efficiency. Many homes can see a significant improvement in overall healthiness and efficiency just by changing a few components.

60% of the water consumed in our homes comes from our bathrooms. You can significantly reduce the water usage by installing tankless water heaters, aerator faucets and low flush toilets. Just by simply replacing a

shower head with a water-conserving head, you will save gallons of water during each shower. Improving the water-efficiency in our bathrooms can have a positive impact on the environment.

It gets hot here in Florida. By installing ceiling fans, you can cut air conditioning costs by 40% in the Summer. But did you know that ceiling fans also reduce your heating costs in the Winter by redirecting warm air from the ceiling downward?

One of the easiest Green Home upgrades is switching out incandescent bulbs to compact fluorescent or LED bulbs. If Americans replaced only one standard bulb in every home, they would save the energy equivalent of powering 2.5 million homes for a year! CFL bulbs last longer, are much more energy efficient and come in warm or cool light tones.

There is a wide choice of eco-friendly building materials available to those who care about their indoor air quality and the environment. Reclaimed lumber is a good choice because the material is 100% recycled. No trees were destroyed to produce the product. Renewable materials such as cork and bamboo flooring products are becoming increasingly popular and are quite beautiful. Quartz, natural linoleum or concrete counter tops are all excellent green options. The use of Low- or no-VOC paints and stains will help you and your family breathe easy.

Just a few of the Green Home Services we offer...

• Florescent and LED lighting
• Light dimmers and timers
• Low-flow showers and toilets
• Programmable thermostats
• Energy-efficient window film
• Ceiling fans

• Improved attic insulation
• Sealing/weather-stripping doors and windows
• EnergyStar appliances
• Rain collectors
• Composters
• Solar water heaters