Mark Johnson Custom Homes Blog

New Hanover County, NC Green home builder, Mark Johnson Custom Homes enjoys the informative articles on the U.S. Green Building Council’s Green Home Guide website. One particular article outlines 15 Green home improvements, each under $500. Below is the list written by Jeanne Huber of This Old House and to read each one in more detail, click here!

1. Build a clothesline
2. Add a tube-type skylight
3. Put a recirculating pump under the sink
4. Insulate hot-water pipes
5. Plant deciduous trees
6. Install a programmable thermostat
7. Create a rain garden
8. Install a smart ceiling fan
9. Replace can lights
10. Build a worm bin
11. Install aerators on faucets         
12. Clean your refrigerator coils         
13. Replace weatherstripping         
14. Reduce light pollution         
15. Clean green  

Article Courtesy of: GreenHomeGuide.com Photo Courtesy of: Rob Howard