I had to laugh when I read, Scott Adams’ recent WSJ article “How I (Almost) Saved the Earth” because he hit the nail on the head: it’s hard being green.  Listen to what the Dilbert Creator says:

One day you run into an engineer who, unlike yourself, actually knows something. He listens to your whining about your energy bill and speculates that perhaps the walls weren’t packed densely enough. Or maybe there was too much moisture in the mix. Or maybe magazine articles are a bad way to learn about the science of insulation. Or perhaps, he speculates, while choosing his words carefully, you were too ignorant to realize that the majority of your energy loss is through your windows and roof.

It’s so true - there are a gazillion and one things to think about when building or renovating your home and it’s hard to get lost in the details.  Some people focus on the materials being green, others focus on the amount of materials they diverted from the landfill in the process and others focus on the amount of energy their home will use in years to come.  If you’re in that third group, make sure you check out what the best way for you to save money on your energy bills are and then share your story with us and we’ll pass it along to Scott too.