Start with energy…..
Seventy percent of people who own programmable thermostats keep them in “HOLD” mode at all times because they think they are too complicated to use, without realizing how much energy they could be saving. Honeywell’s new Prestige thermostat is a high-definition, full color thermostat with simple touchscreen programming. The thermostat walks the homeowner through the programming by asking a few simple lifestyle questions. The thermostat costs $200-$700 for professional installation depending on the system and size of the home as well as the comfort accessories selected. However when used as directed, the system can save up to 33 percent on a homeowner’s annual heating and cooling costs. It’s an investment that pays off in a very short time!  Part of this system is the Portable Comfort Control, which operates similar to a remote control that gives homeowners freedom to make adjustments to the temperature of their home from anywhere, and in any room of the house, without having to manually adjust the thermostat. All thermostats are ENERGY STAR® qualified.
www.yourhome.honeywell.com
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Save more energy….
The Eureka Envirovac is an eco-friendlier, full-sized upright vacuum that reduces energy consumption by 33 percent.  And the best part, you don’t have to sacrifice cleaning power for energy efficiency!  The vacuum comes with a reusuable, washable HEPA filter which captures 99.97 of dust, allergens and small particles.  The washable filter lessens waste and is easy to remove, clean and reuse! Another environmentally friendly aspect, it’s packaged in 100% recycled cardboard! 
Price: $72.22 (available at Walmart stores and Walmart.com)
www.eureka.com

Water is one of the most important natural resources, and drinking filtered water can help the earth, your health, and your wallet…
Whirlpool has a great refrigerator water filtration system that can filter the equivalent of 3,000 bottles.  Switching to filtered water is cost effective and environmentally friendly -- it prevents plastic bottles from filling up landfills.  Many fridges from manufacturers such as Whirlpool brand have an easy-access system, located conveniently at the bottom of the grille or just inside the door, it makes changing the filter quick and easy! It’s suggested that you change the filter in your fridge every six month to keep the water fresh and clean. Whirlpool has a convenient subscription service for automatic filter replacements that get shipped right to your door. Visit www.whirlpool.com/every6months to learn more.
Price: $34.99 - $124.99 for 1, 2 and 3-packs, depending on model.

If you are planning on painting any rooms in your home…. 
This has been recently introduced, KILZ Clean Start—a high performance water-based primer, sealer and stainblocker with a zero volatile organic compound (VOC) and low-odor formula that addresses the impact of VOCs on in-door air quality.  This primer is great, because it allows for fewer top coats – saving you time and money down the road.  It’s perfect for at-home paint enthusiasts and professionals alike and can be found at select retailers nationwide.
www.NewFromKILZ.com

This is a great idea if you are a movie fan…
Create your own Home Theatre!   The Home Theatre Specialists of America have the Guiltless Green Home Theatre -- the system is entirely run by solar panels!  The panels produce 22,000 watts a week.  That means you can enjoy 15 hours of viewing a week without using any electrical power from the grid.  This system comes with everything you need for a great viewing experience: projector, 100 inch screen, speakers, blu-ray player, even seating! Another great perk, installing this theatre in your home qualifies you for a tax credit!
Price for equipment and installation: $29,575 (before tax credit)
www.htsa.com