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Do you know the best part about the whole "green" movement? Besides the most important benefits of preserving resources and helping the environment? It's that going green can save you money.

Many things that are "good for us" are usually more expensive or more of a hassle. But with modern leaps in technology and production, a lot of the green products we use in our homes cost the same or even less. And they save us money. Through lowered energy bills, tax credits, rebates, and cheaper (usually recycled) materials... we're keeping more money in the bank and helping the planet.

The keywords that pop up a lot in the green vernacular are reuse, renew, and recycle. This can apply to your home renovations as well.

Salvage is what can make a difference. Whenever you are getting rid of products and materials around your home, or if you're planning to remodel and bring in new materials and furniture, consider salvage.

For example, when re-doing your kitchen, you could have a demolition service come out and tear everything down and haul it off to the landfill. The chemicals in the cabinets and flooring will seep into the ground, the trash piles will grow, and the environment will be harmed.

Another (greener!) option would be to contact a salvage service. Salvage companies could reuse the cabinets, counters, flooring, and appliances in other applications. Or the materials could be recycled into new and different products, reducing the need to harvest new materials.

And the best part? You might even get cash for the products you turn in. You could get a tax credit for the "donation". It's also possible to get a store credit with the salvage yard to purchase recycled materials and products for your new kitchen!

Whenever new products for the home are made, it sucks resources out of the planet and ruins the environment we need to survive. Consider your kitchen cabinets. Wood needs to be cut down, using heavy machinery that consumes gas and oil. The wood needs to be transports long distances using even more resources. Production of cabinets requires more energy as well as harmful chemicals. They also need to be shipped to retail stores or to your home.

So, when you buy those new cabinets, you're consuming a lot more than just new cabinets...

Consider a salvage yard, recycling center, or green manufacturer for your next home remodeling project. It could help save the planet and it could even save you some money. And that's what we all should be doing.

Also, you can talk to green contractors. There are companies that specialize in Green Renovation and in Green Building practices.

If you need to find a salvage expert in your neighborhood, consider ConstructionDeal.com. We match salvage pros with homeowners every day. And we can help you - for free. Simply tell us about your project and you'll receive calls directly from salvage and recycling services.

It's fast, free, and easy. And it helps out the planet we all live on.

Labels: Green Builders, Green Demolition, Green Remodeling, Green Salvage

Need to knock down a wall in your home? Or do you need to knock down the whole house?

You could pick a demolition company from your phone book, or... you could use ConstructionDeal.com.


You'll save time - get 4 quotes instead of one or two. And demolition contractors will call you.

You'll save money - multiple quotes from demolition companies means you can choose the best price.

You'll get your project done. We'll match you to quality demolition pros the same day - at no cost. Simply submit a request and get 4 bids. It's that easy. And it only takes a few minutes. And there's no obligation to hire anyone.

Demolition contractors can knock down walls, a room, an old barn or garage, and even the house. They'll clean up and haul away all the demolition debris. And you'll be ready to build or remodel in no time.

Submit your project and get your demolition quotes now!

Labels: Demolition Companies, Demolition Contractors, Green Demolition

Demolition Could Save You Money and Save Your Planet:

The first thing that DIYers and contractors do is tear apart the old room that's being renovated. They back up a giant dumpster (need a dumpster?) and fill it full of demolition debris.

On most remodeling jobs, it can be done quickly, usually in one day. On some home additions, it might take a few days to fill up the dumpster.

Where do you think all that construction debris is carted off to?

You might be able to do something about our overfilled landfills. And help out your neighboring communities. And help your wallet... Sound interesting? It's important to think about all those old materials that are being removed from your house and what can be done with them. The short answer - recycle. Construction materials account for 22% of all of our entire waste stream.

Did you know that up to 90% of an old house can be recycled? Think of all that construction garbage that would not be added to your local landfill. Habitat for Humanity has opened many ReUse stores throughout the country and they're encouraging builders and homeowners to recycle their demolition materials.

And, in California that I know of, you can get money back or tax incentives by showing that you turned your construction debris over to a recycling center. It could be a great way to save money on your home remodel or addition. Check with your local government offices on environmental services or waste management. Or you can Google "construction debris recycling" or "demolition debris recycling" and your city/state.

What can be recycled? Some items are hazardous but most are renewable materials. Wood, drywall, insulation, asphalt, concrete, gravel, brick, and more. Make sure you, your contractor, or the demolition subcontractor know that you wish to take an extra day or two to separate out all the construction debris so most of it can be recycled. Even if they don't like it - it's your planet and you're paying the bill. In more ways than one.

Submit your demolition request to ConstructionDeal.com. You'll get 4 quotes from local demolition contractors - sometimes in a matter of minutes. It's a fast and easy way to find demolition companies - at no cost.

Labels: Green Demolition, Recycling