energy
Efficiency equals value
A recent study by the conservation organization Galvin Electricity Initiative concluded that by 2010 the home-improvement market will be dominated by smarter, more-automated energy-saving technologies. Among the products now available that Galvin recommends to decrease home-energy use: programmable thermostats and lighting switches; home energy-control systems, many of which are Internet-based; and on-site energy-storage units. Read more at galvinpower.org.
money
Women’s financial freedom
Today is the deadline to register for the Third Financial Stewardship and Empowerment Conference, hosted by the nonprofit Single Mothers of Color, or SMOC. This half-day event Saturday at the Daniels Fund, 101 Monroe St., will include homeownership and insurance workshops, along with a lunchtime panel discussion called “Women in Transition.” Registration is free to SMOC members and $20 to nonmembers. Call 303-293-2126 or visit smocdenver.org.
space
Reusable garden bags
Free-standing pop-up bags provide a lightweight
alternative to disposable plastic trash bags. Constructed from durable plastic, canvas or PVC, these easy-to- store trash toters are ideal for clearing weeds, leaves and other garden debris. They range from $10 at Bed, Bath & Beyond to $25 at gardeners.com and other local garden centers.
Need more Room?
Look for these online-only stories at denverpost.com/room
Friday:
Real-estate guru David Fogg from the Fine Living
Network show “Real Estate Confidential”
shares insider home-buying tips.
Monday:
Spring is welcome in most places – except for those where bug activity goes into high gear.
Tuesday:
Furnishings do double duty in a tiny yet classy Michigan condo.
Wednesday:
No price is too high for upscale nurseries like the one furnished for Tori Spelling’s new baby.
