You did a great job on your home, it is beautiful. I’m personally looking for something a bit smaller (in the 1200sq ft range, rather than the 2400sq range). I’ve found that the more space we have, the more stuff we tend to accumulate – and I’ve really enjoyed living much more simply over the past 2 years.

The smaller space is also a good way to save on energy (both the embedded energy in the building and especially on long term energy usage). I’m not quite in to the whole tiny house scene, but I do appreciate smaller places that are designed to use space well.

Thanks,
Gene

Maybe 15% of the “waste” we produce at home ends up in the trash these days, and even less most weeks. With a compactor I probably wouldn’t have to take the trash out more than once every two months.

Loving your comment and the brown bag trash is making me think we should have a big comeback of trash compactors.

Up to my eyeballs in alligators…but wanted to pop in and tell you how much I enjoyed your comment. I’ll come back and read it and respond more fully when I get a breather.

The evolution of termnology is interesting as well.

The frugal habits that I was taught a kid are no longer “frugal”, they are now considered “Green”.

My mother taught me to save large pieces of aluminum foil for a 2nd use. We used to put our garbage out in paper bags. Empty milk cartons were used as freezer containers as there were no zip locks and yes . . . you only used the dryer on rainy days! Clothes always hung on the line! To this day I love to hang sheets and towels on the line.

We were always taught to look out for those who were not able to fend for themselves. I used to rake the yard of our aging neighbor in the fall.

I am thrilled to now be part of the in crowd. My life is ‘green’. Funny . . I didn’t even have to change a thing.

Not that this has much to do with real estate, it’s just something that I’ve thought much about and never really vocalized. Thanks for the opportunity!

Marcy Spieker

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I agree that aesthetics and beauty should be a part of “green” and that many things labeled as “green” are from it. One of the things I’ve become interested in lately is retrofitting older homes and I know you’re a fan of (or specialize in?) mid-century modern homes. Are there any particular challenges or opportunities you can relate to us about making this style of home more energy efficient or “green”? (I’m a big fan of the style as well, so I do have some self-interest in asking this question.)

Thanks!
Gene