Laundry Pure by Ecoquest

January 25, 2009 by Dawn  
Filed under Tips for your home

 LaundryPure is a better way to keep your clothes clean. Brighter colors and whiter whites without detergent or hot water. LaundryPure helps eliminate the itching and redness caused by allergies due to detergents embedded in clothing. Silver kills germs and oxidation cleans clothes. The system hooks up to a washing machine to treat incoming water with silver ions for killing odor causing bacteria and fungi.

The retail price they give in the video has gone down significantly. Call or email Ken Harouff, Going Green Technologies, LLC at (502)618-0964 or goinggreentech@aol.com for additional information.

Energy Audits for your Home

January 15, 2009 by Dawn  
Filed under Tips for your home

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The Building Performance Group conducts Home Performance Inspections using infrared cameras and blower-door testing equipment to determine air-leakage. If you have rooms in your home that are warmer or colder than other areas, then you may want to call or email Eric George to have an energy audit done on your home.  BuildingPerformanceGroup@gmail.com or (502)216-2731

 

 

ir_0409ir_0404Here are pictures of my bathroom with the blower-door running and using the IR camera, Eric was able to locate many areas of air leakage throughout the house. The pictures clearly show these areas and are annotated to provide a clearer understanding of what they reveal. These cold areas are caused because the framed walls have cavities that are open into the attic above. Even though there is fiberglass insulation installed, this material does not stop air movement, and the effectiveness of the insulation is completely diminished.

Energy Star qualified Ball Homes

January 1, 2009 by Dawn  
Filed under Energy Efficient Homes

New Ball Homes now meet Energy Star qualifications, providing peace of mind and energy savings. The Energy Star designation signifies that a home meets strict energy efficiency guidelines set by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.  According to the E.P.A., owners of Energy Star qualified home save an estimated $200 to $400 in annual energy costs, and enjoy more consistent temperatures between and across rooms and enhanced resale value on their new homes. Each home is individually inspected and tested by a Certified Home Energy Rater for such features as tightness of construction and ducts, high efficiency heating and cooling equipment, effective insulation, and advanced windows. 

The reduced energy use of an Energy Star home yields environmental benefits for everyone, including reduced air pollution generated by the production of energy at power plants. 

For more information or to set-up a private showing please email dawnfarris@4256000.com or call me at (502)797-7956.

Environmentally Friendly Cleaning Service

January 1, 2009 by Dawn  
Filed under Eco Friendly Companies

We all need help from time to time on keeping our homes clean, especially after the holidays. A new cleaning company called A Better Choice Cleaning uses only natural cleaning products. If you are interested in getting a free estimate for your home or work place call (812)590-3442 or email Christie@ABetterChoiceCleaning.com.

 

There are so many things I’m still trying to learn to keep my family, home and environment safe from toxins. Beware there are companies out there claiming their products are eco-friendly and safe, but are far from it. Just because it says “green or eco-friendly” on the bottle doesn’t mean the product really is safe. Spend a few minutes to check out this video.

 

Eco Friendly Furniture Store

January 1, 2009 by Dawn  
Filed under Eco Friendly Companies

There is a new home furnishings store with an environmentally friendly concept that recently opened at The Summit, located on Hwy 22 near the Gene Snyder Freeway. Habitation sells living room, dining room, and bedroom furniture and accessories. None of the furniture contains formaldehyde or volatile organic compound finishes.