High Performance Green Homes

Published August 21, 2009, edited Oct. 1, 2013 By: Melisa Camp   When it's summer time, the sun is shining and the weather is warm or more accurately- hot if you live in Arizona. Have you noticed the temperature inside of your house increasing with the weather? Well, there are some things that yo...

Published Aug. 14, 2009, edited Oct. 1, 2013 By: Melisa Camp   Just how safe are your household cleaners? Are you sure that you and your family are not being exposed to harmful chemicals? Green housekeeping and learning about eco-friendly methods and options for cleaning requires beng able to pic...

Published August 7, 2009, edited October 1, 2013 by Melisa Camp   Did you know that your toilet is the single largest user of water in your home? Toilets account for approximately 40% of water use in homes. Here are three ways to save water and money from going down the toilet.   First, you can s...

by Melisa Camp, LEED AP-Homes Published July 31, 2009, edited Oct. 1, 2013 It is all about seeing the light. Compact fluorescent bulbs (CFL) to be exact. If you haven't crossed over yet, there is no better time to make the change than today and here's why.   Save Green – Who doesn't like to save ...