Yearly Archives: 2009

Consumer’s Choice Winner for 2009!

Posted on August 9, 2009 by Greenlanta

Our sister company SawHorse won the Consumer’s Choice Award for 2009 for remodeling in Atlanta.  To thank our clients- past, present and future- we are offering some promotions through the end of the quarter.  Our vendors have been very generous … Continue reading →

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It’s about the bottom line!

Posted on August 9, 2009 by Greenlanta

Many people are very confused about what green is and there is a perception that green cost more. This really depends on how you look at it.   It is our opinion at The Hoots Group that it should not cost … Continue reading →

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Green Building Curmudgeon

Posted on July 28, 2009 by Greenlanta

I love this new logo! My friend- Carl Seville has created a new logo for his blog.  Not sure if it is representative of his opinion of what he thinks of the planet or if he is stating what we … Continue reading →

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Show me the (more please) money!!

Posted on July 26, 2009 by Greenlanta

We are a green contractor here in GA that has managed to help our clients out by offering services that help with their sustainable concerns. GA has many incentives now to go green, however when we first started our business … Continue reading →

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Matt on You Tube

Posted on July 23, 2009 by esther

Check out Matt Hoots on You Tube! Insidesign Presentation: Find out more about us here, check out our videos, and become a fan of us on Facebook! Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook share via Reddit Share with Stumblers Tweet … Continue reading →

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Water Saving Rebates in GA

Posted on May 26, 2009 by Greenlanta

We are still in a drought here in North Georgia despite all of this rain.  Even if it continues to rain and we have plenty of water, these conditions could happen again so we need to be prepared.  You have … Continue reading →

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The few. The proud. The green.

Posted on May 25, 2009 by Greenlanta

A few months back I blogged on how the Marine Corps and green building principles share a lot in common: Shades of Green Last week a buddy of mine from the Corps found me on facebook and since he was … Continue reading →

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Starbucks needs a green overhaul

Posted on May 25, 2009 by Greenlanta

My son Daniel adding Starbucks grounds to our compost bin Starbucks Coffee. Yes- I do like their coffee.  If I did not think that they could make a difference or would change I would not waste my time trying to … Continue reading →

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Southern Building Show Renew House

Posted on May 24, 2009 by Greenlanta

Last year we were the builder of the new showcase house for the Southern Builing Show-a LEED Gold house called Ecolumina.  You can visit it at www.Ecolumina.org.  This year’s showcase home is a  green renovation to an existing historical home … Continue reading →

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Start preparing for next year’s tax season

Posted on May 17, 2009 by Greenlanta

Now that you have successfully filed your taxes and hopefully are looking reduce your tax liability for 2009 here are some ways that “going green in GA” can help you do so. For many green upgrades such as solar hot … Continue reading →

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It’s a bird, It’s a skylight, No it’s a water heater

Posted on May 12, 2009 by Greenlanta

Do you see the water heater?  It is on the roof.  Looks like a skylight!  85% of this houses water will be heated by the sun!  Click here for more information. Find out more about us here, check out our videos, and … Continue reading →

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Georgia’s Green Economy

Posted on April 26, 2009 by Greenlanta

I got a call from a write at the Creative Loafing magazine here in Atlanta a few weeks back, to ask me about how the new green economy was affecting our business.   One of the main things that I have … Continue reading →

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Lake Clair LEED

Posted on April 25, 2009 by Greenlanta

One of our projects got so much attention on the first day that that we decided to create a website to better explain what we are doing so you all can follow the progress without having to come on site.  … Continue reading →

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Green Homes Maintain Value

Posted on April 21, 2009 by Greenlanta

Here is something that one of our Ecobroker friends (Carson and Carol) sent over to us showing that green homes in GA not only sell much faster, but they also sell for closer to their listing price as well.  It … Continue reading →

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Show me the money!

Posted on April 15, 2009 by Greenlanta

Here is our first broadcast of HGTV- Hoots Group TV Season 1- Episode 1- Show me the money! If you have been to any of the green events or trade shows in GA recently you may have heard us talk … Continue reading →

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