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FREE Green Bathroom Makeover by SawHorse

Posted on October 29, 2011 by Greenlanta

We work with many great green vendors that don’t always get the credit they deserve for having such great products so we are putting together a design + green dream bathroom contest.  So what is a green bathroom?  It uses … Continue reading →

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Why am I not getting hot water in my shower?

Posted on September 5, 2011 by Greenlanta

There are several reasons that you are not getting hot water in your master bathroom. The most common is that the water heater is located at the opposite end of the house and it takes a long time to reach … Continue reading →

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Ideas to reduce your Summer energy bills

Posted on May 29, 2011 by Greenlanta

The kids are out of school and the sun is out.  This usually translates into higher energy bills. Since it is hotter out, the HVAC system will have to work harder. In our house- since the boys are out of … Continue reading →

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2011 Energy Tax Credits for Greater Atlanta

Posted on January 7, 2011 by Greenlanta

I have been asked to update consumers and the trade about what is in and out for 2011 as it applies to tax credits and rebates for going green. You may have heard the buzz about energy tax credits increasing … Continue reading →

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Help me- “Curb Appeal- the Block”

Posted on January 5, 2011 by Greenlanta

The first 2 seasons of Curb Appeal- the Block were filmed in Atlanta, GA.  SawHorse was the preferred contractor for the program.  Here is a testimonial from John Gidding- the lead designer on the hit show: As the designer for … Continue reading →

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Great News about renewable energy in GA!

Posted on July 23, 2010 by shelbyremer08

One of our manufacturers just gave us this message about tax credits here in GA: State Tax Credits: Just learned that Perdue sign a bill that now allows the applications for the Clean Energy Property Tax Credit to roll over … Continue reading →

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My green roots

Posted on April 25, 2010 by Greenlanta

How I was raised… My father was conservative and used the word “steward” quite often with regard to money, our resources and the environment. I would not call him an environmentalist by today’s definition. He would not like it if … Continue reading →

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Winter Weatherization

Posted on December 6, 2009 by Greenlanta

Enjoy our latest cold snap? When it is below freezing out the first thing that we notice is how uncomfortable our homes if they have not been built or tuned up. You will see many commercials telling you to either … Continue reading →

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The Truth about green lighting options

Posted on November 1, 2009 by Greenlanta

I was working on a proposal for a client the other day and was trying show show how all of the different efficient options would have multiple benefits. For energy efficient lighting, I was hoping to make the argument that … Continue reading →

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“Show me the money” update

Posted on August 11, 2009 by Greenlanta

A few days ago I posted “Show me the (more please) money“.  Here is the result of that effort. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SOLAR INDUSTRY APPLAUDS GEORGIA PSC VOTE Georgia Power Green Energy Program expanded to include more solar (ATLANTA) – … Continue reading →

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I wish this was a joke

Posted on April 8, 2009 by Greenlanta

I guess it is funny- however it is a true story with a factual punchline. As a GA Tech fan and I love to tell football jokes about the University of GA.  Football rivalry is great and the jokes are … Continue reading →

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Young ICA&CA

Posted on March 25, 2009 by Greenlanta

The Young ICA is “Going Green” March 24, 6:30pm – 8:30pm Location: Fado Irish Pub – Buckhead Join us for a presentation by Matt Hoots of The Hoots Group on ways to save money through sustainable building practices. Hi Matt- … Continue reading →

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Greenprints 2009

Posted on March 13, 2009 by Greenlanta

Last year, I had the privilege of speaking at Greenprints, a green conference here in Atlanta, GA. The audience was very diverse and was very receptive to my presentation on sustainable renovations. This year Greenprints is focusing their attention on … Continue reading →

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Trying to give my children a head start

Posted on March 1, 2009 by Greenlanta

I took my 3 year old son to the bank yesterday to set up a new bank account.  He does a great job collecting all of the loose change out of my pockets and putting it in his piggy bank.  … Continue reading →

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“The First 100″

Posted on February 15, 2009 by Greenlanta

No, this is not in reference to Obama’s first 100 days in office, this is my 100th post on this blog!  Somehow we managed to do this in less that 100 days.  Early on I was told to post 2-3 … Continue reading →

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