The First Five Things You Should Do When Greening Your Home

Before we spring for a home wind turbine or break out the solar panels, there are some simple, big energy (and money) saving adjustments we can make to green our homes. In a recent interview, the New York Times asked Eric Corey Freed, the author of Green Building & Remodeling for Dummies, what someone should do first when setting out to green their homes. His answers were illuminating—here's what you should do to easily green your home and save on your electric and water bills.

The First 5 Steps in Greening Your Home