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Dennis TurmelSummer has arrived. Hope you've got some vacation time planned as we're all working pretty hard.

Vacation is a time to relax, so it seemed like green was a good topic this month -- green symbolizes nature, it's the easiest color on the eye, calming and refreshing.

Green home concepts are gaining popularity and stop, don't panic. Green homes can happen with really small, incremental steps that anyone can do. In fact we recommend step one is learning about green homes, so we've created an easy to find "Green Homes" page on our blog, to give you ideas or simply remind you how to make green decisions when it's time to replace your refrigerator, hot water heater or remodel a bathroom.

Green homes can save money -- but how? When you buy a new appliance, by researching energy efficiency -- adding product, installation and operating costs -- you'll save money over just comparing the cost of the washing machine or siding. We've also got a fun article about an emerging green concept called deconstruction and one homeowner's story about saving $40,000.

So keep reading, learn a bit more about your home and have a great summer. If your honey do list is bothering you, give us a call and you'll enjoy your summer even more.

 

   Tina and Dennis  

 

Dennis Turmel, Mr Handyman of North Essex County MA

Tina Gleisner, My Handyman of Southern NH

 

Green Homes Save You Money

Green homes save you moneyGreen Homes

Going green means making smarter choices about what we need (cloth vs paper napkins), what we buy (locally grown vs imported flooring), how we use things (for many years vs sending to the landfill in less than 6 months) and equally important, when we're done with something how we reuse or recycle as much as possible.

Check out our blog's new Green Homes checklist ...

Deconstruction save and recycle home materials
Deconstruction Saves Money

My inspiration for this newsletter came from the REX Project, for Reuse Everything Experiment. The homeowner tells her story about renovating a 2800 square foot home. Her goal was to spend no more than traditional remodeling --- they saved $40,000 over conventional building costs.

You'll enjoy meeting the REX Project homeowner via video ...


Replacing siding allows you to add insulation tooWhen to Replace Exterior Home Components

Just like buying new tires for your car, key components of your home need to be replaced on a fairly predictable schedule. Unfortunately most home owners don't plan for these expenses, and then get caught with a whooping bill for a new roof, new furnace or worse, multiple expenses in the same year.

Bookmark this list of exterior home component lifetime estimates ...


Learn to plan your home replacement projectsInterior Home Features and When to Replace Them

You can probably survive with a microwave if your stove stops working but what about your refrigerator? You'll have to scramble and buy a new refrigerator fast or lose your food. It's really better if you don't get caught in this situation, as you might end up with a new appliance that isn't ideal but the only one they can deliver tomorrow.

Check out this table with interior home feature life expectancies ...

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Tina Gleisner, My Handyman of Southern NH
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