Jean Dimeo

Jean's Entries

• Commentary: Does It Really Cost More to Build Green?

  A survey of green and non-green building pros shows opinions vary widely.

   

• Commentary: If You Offer Green Homes, Your Customers Will Come

  Your clients may not ask for eco-friendly options, but that’s what they want you to offer them, says one EPA official.

   

• Commentary: Green Product Resolutions

  Start the new year off by resolving to incorporate green products in to your next project.

   

• Going Green is Not Always Black and White

  Often, going green is not black and white.

   

• Commentary: Twitter Connects Members of Green Home Building Community

  Social media Web site lets green builders, remodelers, and architects market to and talk with potential clients–all for free.

   

• Commentary: Will You Be Ready When Green-Minded Consumers Come Calling?

  Buyers are boosting their green IQ, and so should you.

   

• Commentary: Energy Tax Credits Extended--So What?

  Congress and President Bush renew incentives for alternative energies, but who cares when you can't sell your house or your retirement is on hold? You should. And so should our next president.

   

• Commentary: A Vote for Solar Power

  Congress and the new president must make residential solar energy a priority in order for it to be a viable renewable energy for houses.

   

• Commentary: Going for the Gold

  Greening our urban areas should not stop with Beijing's Olympic Village.

   

• Commentary: Building Green Starts With Energy and Water Savings

  A few extra dollars now can save homeowners in the long run.