Author: Amanda Mills

Homeowners across the country are anxious to save money and energy bills through green remodeling.  The U.S. Department of Energy believes if current buildings were green improved, they would use $20 billion less energy per year. Green remodeling emphasizes energy efficiency within the home and encourages a ‘whole building’ approach by viewing the home as a bunch of co-dependent pieces working together to …

Rising energy bills are forcing homeowners to choose between their family’s comfort and controlling their budgets.  Most homes are too hot in the summer and too cold in the winter.  So what’s a homeowner to do to keep their home and family comfortable and healthy in these trying times?  Improveit! Home Remodeling offers various products and ideas that can help your home be more efficient, save …

You are wondering if your home is energy efficient. Are you running your household furnace, hot water heater, appliances, among other energy consuming items in your home as efficiently as possible?  Doing an energy audit will not only improve your home’s efficiency but will also save you money, make your home more comfortable and reduce your carbon-footprint. There are several websites that you …

In the current economy, every person and business owner is looking for ways to save money and improve efficiency. An Improveit! whole-house examination looks for and diagnoses the areas where making changes would improve your home’s energy efficiency, comfort and overall performance. Treating your home as a whole system will ensure all of the parts work together for a healthy, comfortable, energy efficient place …

As we all know the government has answered the cries and pleas from big businesses and banks for bailout assistance. As a common-everyday working person, we often ask ‘Where’s my bailout?!?!?’. Well, through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, prospective and current homeowners may have their cries answered. This bill that was signed into law in February contains several …

Our writers have been busy writing content in the different areas of saving energy around the home. Feel free to comment on these subjects and link to them when you find a good article that you want to share with your family and friends. Most announcements will fit into the other categories. Our sponsoring company, IMPROVEIT! HOME REMODELING, will be there …

You may want to make a mental note of April 22, particularly if your home was built before 1978. It is the day a new federal law goes into effect that will require remodeling projects be performed by companies certified in lead containment. Congress picked 1978 as the year of concern, that year was the first year lead used in paints …

Of course, on the other side of the home sales process is selling your energy efficient home. And there is a lot of movement there with the state and federal legislation in existence, or in the process of becoming law. Buyers are becoming more educated on the process of purchasing energy efficient homes. Beyond the curb appeal, decisions on upgrading …

You are interested in purchasing a new home and may have even placed an offer. The smart home buyer will then have an inspection performed by a qualified home inspector. Now you should also have your potential home rated for energy efficiency. It can help you on your mortgage and also help you plan for the energy usage in your new home. …