High Performance Green Homes

Why Should You Improve Indoor Air Quality? Published Dec. 18, 2009 By Melisa Camp According to the EPA, on average, Americans spend 90% of their time indoors. During which they may be exposed to significantly higher amounts of contaminants and pollutants in the air. How are you protecting the hea...

Published Dec. 11, 2009 By: Melisa Camp Going green at your workplace may be easier than you think. Businesses have a corporate and social responsibility to better society, plus it will save them in operating costs. Here are some ways to make it happen. Save that paper! Only print the things you ...

Published Dec. 4, 2009  By: Melisa Camp I'm Dreaming of a....Green Chistmas. You all know the song, but seriously why not go Green this Christmas?  LED Christmas Lights This week I purchased some LED Christmas lights to hang on my home and they are the best lights I’ve ever used. For $9 at Big Lo...

Published Oct. 16, 2009 by: Melisa Camp     With Halloween just a short time away, keep in mind these simple tips to Green your Halloween:   Reuse last year's decorations and keep new ones for next year. Make your own costume from things you already have. (If you are like me and wait until the la...

Find a Green Countertops and/or Backsplash  Published Oct. 9, 2009, edited Oct. 1, 2013  By: Melisa Camp   One of the best ways to easily update your kitchen is to replace the countertop and/or backsplash. They are quick, easy, and inexpensive weekend projects. Countertops have come a long way. T...

Published October 2, 2009 by Melisa Camp     Hands down, the top question I receive from clients thinking about going green is, How much is it going to cost me? Graph of what I think are the top 20 ways to green your home. I've included the average costs, savings, and the monetary return you can...

Published Sept. 18, 2009 By: Melisa Camp   This week I wanted to talk about trash. While on a trip from Phoenix to Tucson I noticed all kinds of garbage lying around roadside. It made me sad to think that this is the world I have brought my three month-old son into. I'm hoping to do something abo...

Published September 11, 2009 By: Melisa Camp   For many of us our dog, cat, or bird is part of the family. They deserve nothing but the best in living a healthy and happy life too, right? Bring some Green into your pet's lives with these 5 easy tips.   Make your own toys. Save green (cash), packa...

Published Sept. 4, 2009 By: Melisa Camp What is a carbon footprint? A carbon footprint is the amount of carbon dioxide (CO2) you produce relative to the amount you consume over the course of a year. The more CO2 in the air, the more heat it traps and contributes to global warming. The amount of C...

Published August 28, 2009 By Melisa Camp     Most of your time is spent inside of your home and air quality is important as it can affect the overall health of you and your family. The EPA shows that poor IAQ results in reduced productivity and adverse health effects, including asthma, headaches,...