Calum MacKenzie

More and more households today are finding ways to "go green". These measures can range from the labor-intensive installation of expensive solar panels and remodeling to simple, inexpensive, every day changes that anyone can do.

Hurricane season is fast approaching for those of us living in Florida. With it comes the risk of heavy winds and floods that can do plenty of damage to our homes.

What's the most important consideration when buying a home? Price, location, size? Most people won't ordinarily think a home inspection is particularly crucial - it's something that most of us do, but we don't necessarily stop to consider just how important it is. The home inspection gives you a complete idea of what problems are present in the home, and what's needed to fix them, so it is a vital part of buying a home.

Going green can be less expensive than you think when you take into account some of the cash incentives being offered for those who build and remodel with greener alternatives than the conventional choices. Right now, alternative energy sources and the equipment needed to use them are in the early adopter stages, when costs are higher for all concerned.