by Faren Dancer
www.sundancercreations.com
www.emeraldhomesantafe.com
If you’re looking to do a major renovation on an existing residence, a large menu of possibilities exist for how to green your project. You might look at, not only, potential energy savings and a lower carbon footprint, but an array of healthful and sustainable solutions to add to your ever expanding wish list. Most of us may not be able or willing to tear off the roof, demo the old wing or leave just one wall standing. There are sensible levels of attainment based on what the budget allows.
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These videos about the new EPA Renovation, Repair and Painting rules are a must watch for Contractors, Homeowners and Realtors. These are now in effect. Fees a can be as high at $37,000 a day per violation. Need RRP certified renovators, certification classes, and lead inspectors. Call Wise Improvements today!
http://www.remodeling.hw.net/lead-paint/rrp-education-series.aspx
Don't chase after money you are owed
I was turned on to a great website the other day that will send out collection letters FOR FREE for you as if they are from a collection agency to your delinquent subs or clients. The best part is that you retain all the money if they end up paying. It is a cost effective way to remind (nudge) your clients, that might be delinquent on a bill without hiring an agency that keeps up to 40% of the collected amount. Check it out and let us know what you think. This site also has the good concept of setting up a feedback forum so businesses can talk about and hopefully avoid bad clients (like the Better Business Bureau for Businesses)
http://www.businessbeware.biz
Dear Mayor Coss, Santa Fe City Council, and President Obama,
Thank you for this opportunity to be heard on how to promote job growth and our local economy during these challenging times. As business people in Santa Fe we believe the best way to stimulate job growth is through the building industry. It is (or was) the third largest industry in Santa Fe behind tourism and state government before this recession. Now our work has all but vanished and our unemployment is enormous. Read More »
By Joe
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Posted in Contractors, Homeowners, News, Real Estate Professionals, Resource Center, Uncategorized
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Tagged Building, Green, Letter, Policy, Remodelling, Retrofits, SantaFe, WI
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Wise Improvements owner Joe Lewis is interviewed by Santa Fe Chamber of Commerce President Simon Brackley.
Click on the links to hear the audio.
Interview with the Chamber of Commerce, Part 1
Interview with the Chamber of Commerce, Part 2
This months enewsletter has announcements about the Green Building Summit and Expo, Tips for getting your garden ready for winter and information on owner Joe Lewis’s NYC marathon fundraiser for Team Hole in the Wall and The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp. To read the full version go to the link
http://bit.ly/3NEHou
If you are not a subscriber and would like to be then please sign up at the top of this blog or on our homepage
www.wiseimprovements.com
Thanks and enjoy
How efficient is your home? Check the ratings used by the Green Building Program and LEED for homes – click here to read the PDF file.
A list of helpful resources to get you the help you need – click here to read the PDF file.
