The Most Common Green Home Project In 2010

This year's most popular environmentally friendly project? Window replacements, according to a study published by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials.

The study surveyed service professionals in the top 50 markets as ranked by the U.S. Census and examined service requests.

Window replacements showed a sizable increase, up 81 percent as compared to 2009. And although the study showed that more than half of Americans who undertook home improvement projects thought about using green alternatives, only a few actually implemented a green or eco-friendly alternative.

A chart published alongside the survey indicated that 45 percent of those considering home improvement projects were motivated by "cost savings in terms of energy efficiency or project durability," according to the IAPMO. Twenty-five percent said that green living "is part of my lifestyle," while 19 percent were motivated by tax credits.

If you've considered a green alternative during your home improvement project, let us know why you did or did not move forward with that alternative.

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Paul Martin

Incredible that the humble window is the number one home improvement for energy saving. Worth thinking about.

Sandra Ludwig

If you've listed down all of the options that you can avail, that's the time that you can narrow 'em down so that you can pick the right one. Hmm... Maybe the reason why only a few went through with the "green" solution is that they think it's not the most efficient. It's true that the "green" option is going to save a lot of money in the long run, but some of them are pricey on the first payment. That could be a reason. Don't you agree?

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Replacing windows frames is a good change to bring inside the house. Having windows which can generate energy can save a lot in electricity bills. What's more, it is as good as living or at least start to live in an eco friendly home!.

Dave Palmer

Allison, I agree, the tax credits are a great incentive. Also the way I think of it in terms of savings is that energy-efficient replacement windows end up being "free" in the long run because the money you pay for expensive utility bills otherwise would stay in your wallet. Once your windows are installed you keep saving.
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Allison

Beyond the energy savings, which can take years to realize in dollar figures, the federal tax credits are great. We just put in a French door so we'd make it before the Dec. 31 deadline. Here's more on that--but make sure the windows are covered and that the window company gives you the paperwork to file.

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The Most Common Green Home Project In 2010

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