My family lives in a big old house that was built in the very early 1900's. It's just about 100 years old and clearly deserves a green makeover. I've recently worked on greening up a local convention, Penguicon, and finally feel ready for this major renovation. Over time, I will blog about how to turn such an antique home into something low-impact with a high carbon offsetting that's mostly DIY and within a family budget. Sounds amazing and dreamy, but truly possible when you know the right people. I'll be getting a lot of help from a few major resources, such as the awesome green architecture books, as well as support from friends and family.
My Plans:
1. Find out what parts of the house and family are already green, energy star, sustainable, etc. Basically, what has already been implemented, and the good habits we want to keep or improve.
2. Make a list of what NEEDS to be replaced. Look for local resources that are safe for the environment and within the budget. Prioritize the list.
3. Make a list of things that will need to be replaced in the next 5 years. Research the best ways to accomplish the tasks and create a budget.
Three major steps to get this project started, the question is, Nightengales - ARE YOU READY?!?!!?
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