Category Archives: Green Living

Green Homes That Snap Together

Posted on September 5, 2009 by Alison Moss
Green building materials

I am always on the look out for interesting housing solutions. I recently saw the HIB building system being produced in Germany. The pieces of the house literally snap together like Legos! The modular blocks are created from local pine … Continue reading →

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Cincinnati Stops Yard Waste Collection

Posted on September 1, 2009 by Alison Moss

Most residents do not know it, but it is against the lay to throw your yard waste into the garbage.  It is an Ohio State law enacted because yard waste takes up almost 20% of the landfill space statewide. With … Continue reading →

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Federal Tax Credits for Energy Efficiency

Posted on May 3, 2009 by randalcmoss

The Federal Government continues to provide incentives to homeowners to improve their energy efficiency. The tax credit is worth up to $1,500 for energy improvements made during 2009. In Cincinnati there are opportunities to utilize energy savings for both the … Continue reading →

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Americans Buying Smaller New Construction Houses

Posted on March 25, 2009 by randalcmoss

USA Today ran a story about a new trend in American home buying. The article discusses that newly constructed homes have nearly doubled in size since 1960. Last year new construction homes decreased in square footage for the first time … Continue reading →

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Cincinnati Home Energy Audit Service

Posted on November 22, 2008 by randalcmoss

As we settle into winter everyone we know is thinking about their heating bill. We gave tips about winterizing a home in Cincinnati in a previous post, and hope everyone took that advice. If you are still interested in energy … Continue reading →

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How to perform an energy audit of your home

Posted on September 10, 2008 by randalcmoss

With the rising price of energy, what steps can you take to reduce your monthly costs. Duke Energy has developed a tool to assist homeowners in performing an energy audit of their homes. A close inspection of your home will … Continue reading →

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Granite Counter Tops: A Hidden Danger?

Posted on July 30, 2008 by randalcmoss

A recent New York Times Article discusses the fact that some granite counter tops have been found to emit radon gas. The article was prompted by an incident that occurred in New Jersey where a family’s summer home was found … Continue reading →

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Green Renovations – Inside and Out

Posted on July 18, 2008 by randalcmoss

As our client base share with us their plans to renovate their newly purchased home, or their existing home we are always being asked for resources and information on green materials that look great, are cost effective and function well. … Continue reading →

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Silver LEED Certified Homes in Cincinnati

Posted on April 30, 2008 by Alison Moss

The green home construction trend continues in Cincinnati. We just had an opportunity to see some fantastic new photos of a Silver LEED certified home in Hyde Park. Our friends at Building Cincinnati have posted photos showcasing some of the … Continue reading →

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Find your green power capacity with First Look

Posted on April 18, 2008 by Alison Moss

Energy costs and ecological impact are a major concern to a lot of us, especially here in Cincinnati. We often talk about how we can reduce our dependence on oil and harness the power of wind, and solar energy in … Continue reading →

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