BlogsGreen Living

Green Living

1,449 Posts
Ruth Ann Manison rating starrating starrating starrating starrating star 4.97/5 (363 surveys)
Prince Properties, LLC
Sales Tax Holiday Offers Best Savings Ever, 8/21-8...
6 August, 2009| Green Living, Mortgage & Finance, Houston Living
(AUSTIN) — Shoppers will save more than ever before during the annual sales tax holiday — which now includes more than two dozen school supply items in addition to clothing and backpacks.  Famili... read more
Paul Silverman rating starrating starrating starrating starrating star 4.98/5 (171 surveys)
Martha Turner Sotheby's International Realty
Houston Realtor® Achieves National Association Of...
29 July, 2009| Green Living
Paul Silverman, MIRM, GREEN, ABR, with Our First Nest Realty has been awarded the National Association of REALTORS®’ (NAR’s) Green Designation, the only green real estate professional designation reco... read more
Paul Silverman rating starrating starrating starrating starrating star 4.98/5 (171 surveys)
Martha Turner Sotheby's International Realty
What is Green Building
29 July, 2009| Green Living
There is a big question looming in the world of real estate as to what exactly green building is. At times, this question may seem as broad as “what makes a good agent” or “what is the best way to mar... read more
Ruth Ann Manison rating starrating starrating starrating starrating star 4.97/5 (363 surveys)
Prince Properties, LLC
Want To Get Away From the Heat This Weekend? Swim...
29 July, 2009| Green Living, General
There's nothing better to beat the summer heat than a dip in a refreshing spring-fed pool. If you've got the summer blah's, you need to get away. Pack the car and head for Krause Springs in Spice... read more
Ruth Ann Manison rating starrating starrating starrating starrating star 4.97/5 (363 surveys)
Prince Properties, LLC
P C Power Tool Saves You Money on Electricity
26 July, 2009| Green Living, Home Improvements & Repair, Houston...
Did you know a typical PC uses 535 kWh of electricity each year? The worst part is that 66% of that energy is wasted when the computer is on, but isn't being actively used. There is a free energy-moni... read more
Ruth Ann Manison rating starrating starrating starrating starrating star 4.97/5 (363 surveys)
Prince Properties, LLC
Houston Buys More Green Energy Than Any Government...
25 July, 2009| Green Living, General, Houston Living
As a government entity, Houston purchases more green energy than anyone else in the US. Houston has also reduced its power consumption by about 6%, despite double-digit growth. We have more total acre... read more
Ruth Ann Manison rating starrating starrating starrating starrating star 4.97/5 (363 surveys)
Prince Properties, LLC
Tooth House Withstands Mother Nature's Bite
24 July, 2009| Green Living, Home Builders, General
This cool-looking house was designed by a former dentist to mimic a molar. It works with nature to allow wind and water to move around it vs. against it. The home is in Pensacola Beach, Florida.... read more
Ruth Ann Manison rating starrating starrating starrating starrating star 4.97/5 (363 surveys)
Prince Properties, LLC
Trashy Houston Web Sites (Heavy Trash Schedule & F...
24 July, 2009| Green Living, Neighborhoods & Communities, Houston...
Speaking of trash, my last post reminded me to point out a few great City of Houston resources. If you're not sure when your heavy trash day is, you can search by zip code to get y... read more
Ruth Ann Manison rating starrating starrating starrating starrating star 4.97/5 (363 surveys)
Prince Properties, LLC
Don't Mess With Texas Roads
24 July, 2009| Green Living, General, Houston Living
There are few things that peeve me more than watching people waste resources, or seeing bullies and litterbugs in action. It just screams, "No class!" I saw a full fast food bag in the stree... read more
Rachel Rosson rating starrating starrating starrating starrating star 5/5 (45 surveys)
Greenwood King Properties - Kirby Office
Energy Saving Tips
22 July, 2009| Green Living, General
  Did you know?   Energy saving tips: The cost of running a ceiling fan is less than one penny an hour. The ideal setting on your thermostat is 78 degrees, as every degree below 78 inc... read more
Lois Wells
Coldwell Banker Realty - Houston Bay Area
MAKE ENERGY SVING CHANGES.
21 July, 2009| Green Living, Home Improvements & Repair, Home Mar...
Start with changing out your light bulbs with compact florcent light bulbs. I was suprised to see a 15% savings in my own electric bill with just this one change. Change your AC filters at least... read more
Ruth Ann Manison rating starrating starrating starrating starrating star 4.97/5 (363 surveys)
Prince Properties, LLC
Generation Y Seeks More Urban Space & Home Ownersh...
19 July, 2009| Green Living, Home Buying, Housing Market
The Concord Group reports 50% of those born between 1980 and 1999, aka Generation Y, plan to buy a home within the next 3 years. They are willing to pay a premium to live close to work, and they are i... read more
Ruth Ann Manison rating starrating starrating starrating starrating star 4.97/5 (363 surveys)
Prince Properties, LLC
Home Gardens Growing in Popularity
17 July, 2009| Green Living, Home Improvements & Repair, General
More Americans are growing their own fruits and vegetables at home in order to cut food expenses. The National Gardening Association predicts a 19% increase in home gardening in 2009. An estimated 43... read more
Candance Erickson-Gordon rating starrating starrating starrating starrating star 4.97/5 (74 surveys)
Triangle Properties
JUNK MAIL - How Do I Stop It
16 July, 2009| Green Living
 Most of us receive unsolicited mail every day without the knowledge that we have the ability and the right to stop it. A hundred million trees are used to produce this unwanted junk mail each ye... read more
Ruth Ann Manison rating starrating starrating starrating starrating star 4.97/5 (363 surveys)
Prince Properties, LLC
Houston Drivers Stuck in Traffic, But Not You!
14 July, 2009| Green Living, Home Buying, General
According to the Texas Transportation Institute’s recent traffic congestion study, Houstonians were held up for a total of 123.9 million hours in 2007. This ranks us ninth in the U.S. for lost time be... read more
Advertisement
Recent Categories
Affordable Housing General Home Builders Home Buying Home Improvements & Repair Home Marketing Home Safety Home Selling Housing Market Houston Living Luxury Homes Mortgage & Finance Moving & Storage Property Taxes Relocation & Newcomer
Popular on HAR
Setting-up your Utilities in Houston
6 October, 2011 | Home Buying
Mark Brawley
What does OP, PS, and P mean? And why do I care? Here's how not to waste your time.
24 July, 2015 |
Joseph Diosana
What is the Option Period in Texas?
22 May, 2017 | Home Inspections, Home Selling, Education
Amanda Mims
How to Find Out How Much a House Sold For in Houston
20 January, 2020 | Home Values & Recent Sales, Home Buying, Home Sell...
Michael Brombacher
OLDCAR - Understanding The Realtor-Client Relationship
6 September, 2020 | Home Buying, Home Selling, Education
Fola Ajisafe
Best Areas to Live in Houston
6 November, 2020 | General, Houston Living, Neighborhoods & Communiti...
Jordan Schilleci
Finding a Houston rental property that accepts Housing Choice Voucher aka Section 8 voucher
1 December, 2020 | Affordable Housing, General, Houston Living
Tina Wilcher
Houston Texas / Houston Real Estate Market / TOP RATED Houston Texas REALTOR / TOP HOUSTON RELOCATION EXPERT/ SPECIALIST
13 November, 2021 | Affordable Housing, Home Buying, Home Selling
Jennifer Yoingco
Property Tax Calculator for Texas
17 July, 2023 | Property Taxes, Home Buying, Education
Scotty Gifford
Top 10 Predictions For The Houston Housing Market In 2024
13 November, 2023 | Housing Market
Matthew Villaflor
Advertisement
Advertisement

View Blogs by Category

Active Adults (Age 55+)
Affordable Housing
Condo Living
Country Homes / Acreage Living
Education
Foreclosures & Investments
General
Green Living
High-Rise Living
High-Rises & Condos
Home Appraisals
Home Builders
Home Builders
Home Buying
Home Improvements & Repair
Home Inspections
Home Marketing
Home Remodeling
Home Safety
Home Selling
Home Values & Recent Sales
Home Warranty
Homeowners Insurance
Housing Market
Houston Living
International Real Estate
Luxury Homes
Master Planned Communities
Master-Planned Communities
Mortgage & Finance
Moving & Storage
Neighborhoods & Communities
Open Houses
Property Management
Property Taxes
Public/Private Schools
Relocation & Newcomer
Safety & Security
Schools
Timeshares & Fractional
Show more ↓