Taking the First Green Step

What is the first step you can take to green living? Getting rid of incandescent light bulbs! According to a recent survey completed by a lighting company, 74 percent of the respondents now use compact fluorescent (CFL) light bulbs, which is a huge step to green...

Going Green Makes a Difference

Okay, let’s talk reality. We at Buy Owner are always talking to you about how to live a greener, more eco-friendly life in your house. This interests home sellers who are looking for an advantage over other sellers, and it interests home buyers who are looking for...

What is a sustainable community?

When it comes to going green, we all differ on putting into practice what we believe to be necessary for the future of the planet. Some build homes designed to be eco-friendly, some update their current residences to reflect more planet-conscious choices and,...

Should You Try Composting?

Going green starts at home, in small, daily changes done consistently. You replace your lightbulbs with energy-efficient ones. You choose ceiling fans. You become conscious of your water usage. And here’s another idea, which is just as simple: You try composting. What...

Tax Credits from Green Living

Though your tax returns are completed for 2008, you can start racking up tax credits for 2009 now by going green! According to the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008, and the stimulus bill recently signed by President Obama, homeowners can earn tax credits...