If you have a little bit more time to invest into your project, you might want to look at replacing some of the flooring in your home with a greener option, particularly if your home has carpeting in the living areas. There are many good options for green flooring, including: ceramic tile, slate, hardwood, bamboo, and linoleum flooring. The option that will work best for you will depend on what kind of budget that you have for flooring and what area of the house that you’re looking to cover. Hardwood floors work in most any room of the home except basements or sometimes bathrooms. Tile and slate are hardy, but can be cold to the touch and are brittle. Take the time to do some research with someone at your local flooring supply store to determine which option would work best for you.

These are not all the different ways that you can add “green appeal” to your home when you’re looking to sell it, but they are a good start. If you want to strive for a green designation for your home then talk to an expert at your local home improvement store or talk to your realtor for more information.

By: Tommy Pennington