Real Estate Corner May is National Home Remodeling Month

Families remodel their homes for many different reasons.

It may be to save money on utility bills, to redesign the space to better suit the familys current lifestyle, or to be better stewards of our natural resources.

But as the home building and remodeling industry celebrates National Home Remodeling Month in May, one thing is for sure whether we call it energy efficient or green, remodeling that includes sustainable features is growing in popularity like never before.

Home owners will find more options when they search for a professional remodeler with experience in green remodeling such as those who have earned the Certified Green Professional (CGP) designation that recognizes builders, remodelers and other industry professionals who incorporate green building principles into homes without driving up the cost of construction.

Classwork leading to the designation provides a solid background in green building methods, as well as the tools to reach consumers, from the organization leading the charge to provide market-driven green building solutions to the home building industry.

To locate CGPs in New Hampshire consumers should go to http://www.buildgreennh.com/ and click on Find a Certified Professional.

Another method to locate qualified professionals is the membership directory of the New Hampshire Home Builders Association, http://www.nhhba.com, click Find a Member.

Over the next five years the percentage of remodelers who expect to be doing more than 60 percent of their projects green will double.

Many remodelers are seeing increased interest in sustainable home features from home owners. Remodeling your home can not only fulfill your familys dream of a more comfortable and stylish home, but depending on the upgrades you choose, you can realize savings on utility costs, improve air quality for better health and strengthen the long-term value of your home.

Green remodeling incorporates sustainable, durable and healthier design into the renovation of existing homes. The increased interest in sustainable remodeling is due largely to the availability of more affordable products of higher quality as well as the integration of green features into standard construction practice.

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Real Estate Corner May is National Home Remodeling Month