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Chicago Green Remodeling123 Remodeling specializes in developing eco-friendly new construction and green remodeling solutions for Chicago homeowners and businesses. Our clients rely on Chicago’s green contractor to reduce their carbon footprint and live a greener lifestyle in measurable, manageable, and practical ways. Whether you are in the design stages or ready to begin your home addition, remodeling or new construction project, 123 Remodeling is ready to assist you every step of the way. Our knowledgeable project managers and expert craftsmen will delight you with our level of service and impress you with our attention to detail for your remodeling project. Contact us today for a consultation for your remodeling, home addition, kitchen remodeling or new construction project! Chicago Green Remodeling BenefitsHave you ever wondered what were the benefits for doing a home remodeling project in a more sustainable way? As the saying goes the proof is in the pudding, so we compiled the latest green construction facts and we found several tax credit and rebates that we thought you should know about, when making the decision to build green. Learn more... Chicago Green RemodelingLet us show you how we can improve your comfort and lower your utility costs this winter. 123 remodeling is devoted to providing Chicago and Suburbs residents, green construction services for their condos, homes and workplace. Regardless how big or small your remodeling project, 123 Remodeling serves as Chicago and suburbs premiere residential remodeling contractor. Whether installing new flooring, painting, or remodeling, the 123 Remodeling team will get the project done quickly, efficiently and effectively for you. One of the first parts of green remodeling is building with quality that lasts a lifetime. To ensure we are using the proper materials, time line and budget we incorporate proper planning into every project. Most of our projects involve one of our designers, whom each have over a decade of experience in architecture and interior design. Our capabilities are extensive with our experienced staff for designing green kitchens, Eco-friendly bathrooms, new construction, home additions and interior design for your residential or commercial project. 123 Remodeling is Chicago's green contractor and below is a list of the construction services we offer.Chicago Green Remodeling Experts
Why Build Green? Green Construction and Renovation Green construction and renovation may seem like a shaky trend that will phase out in a couple years, however, such an assumption could not be further from the truth. With 70% of Chicago's CO2 emissions coming from buildings and residential homes, it is an issue that needs to be addressed and green buildings are the solution. A green home or building actually outperforms a conventional home or building environmentally, economically, and socially. A conventional home requires the consumption of a massive amount of energy from the burning of fossil fuels including oil, natural gas, and coal. This continuous reliance on our precious natural resources will only further deplete our limited supply while their consumption in homes and buildings will emit harmful toxins into the environment in the form of the greenhouse gas, CO2. 10 Easy Steps to Living the Green LifeEveryday, people are reducing greenhouse gas emissions and saving energy by taking simple, pain-free steps. Follow these 10 Easy Steps to minimize your carbon footprint. 1) Save Water with Powder DetergentsLiquid laundry detergents are approximately 80 percent water. It costs energy and packaging to bring this water to the consumer. Substitute liquid detergents for powders. 2) Change Your Light BulbsReplacing 3 frequently used light bulbs with compact fluorescent bulbs will have you $60/year and approximately 300 lbs. of carbon dioxide. 3) Use Recycled PaperBy switching to 100% post-consumer recycled paper when printing, you save approximately 5 lbs. of carbon dioxide per ream of paper. 4) Save a TreeIf every household in the United States replaced one box of 85 sheet virgin fiber facial tissues with 100% recycled ones, the savings amount to 87,700 tress, 226,500 cubic feet of landfill space, 31 million gallons of water, and avoid 5,300 lbs. of pollution. Buy recycled paper products for your living spaces, bathrooms, and kitchen. 5) Ride Your BikeFor every mile you ride your bike instead of driving a car, you avoid the production of about one pound of carbon dioxide. 6) Check Your Water HeaterBy keeping your water heater thermostat lower than 120°F, you save 550 lbs. of carbon dioxide and $30/year. 7) Change Your ThermostatConserve fuel by turning down the heat at night and while you are away from your home. Setting your air-conditioning thermostat at 76 degrees during the summer will dramatically reduce your electricity bill as well as your carbon dioxide emissions. 8) Manually Mow Your LawnMowing for an hour with a gasoline-powered lawn mower is equivalent to a 350-mile drive in a car. Consider pushing a lightweight reel mower, you’ll burn more calories! 9) Reduce Your GarbageBuy products with less packaging and recycle paper, plastic, and glass. You can save around 1,000 lbs. of carbon dioxide per year by reducing, reusing, and recycling. 10) Fill Your DishwasherRun your dishwasher only with a full load. Save approximately 100 lbs. of carbon dioxide and $40 per year. Eco-friendly modules save even more energy and water!
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