Welcome to Make Your Home Green
If you are living, looking to live or renovating in Victoria, chances are you've thought about ways in which to make your home green.
Green products and initiatives such as solar panels, rainwater tanks and the 5 Star standard all contribute to a greener environment, while bringing comfort and economic benefits for your home.
Make Your Home Green is an online resource that helps you plan for a better tomorrow, today.
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How the Building Practitioners Board helps consumers - 2/7/2008
Every building or renovating project, no matter how big or small, carries some sort of risk. However, all building projects over $5,000 must use a registered builder.
Product accreditation - make sure your appliances are safe - 2/7/2008
Buying imported water connected household appliances or do-it-yourself materials online might be cheaper but are they safe? Only the WaterMark can tell you.
Green Loans Open Doors for Building Industry - 17/6/2008
The federal government's latest initiative to combat climate change looks set to reinvigorate the building industry, following a recent slump brought on by successive interest rate rises.
New measures tackle spiralling energy consumption in homes - 11/6/2008
Celebrating World Environment Day, Environment Minister Peter Garrett announced three new initiatives to help householders save energy and money while reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
Ten top tips to Make Your Home Green - 22/5/2008
Click on the headline for useful tips to make your home green.
Heating your home - don't get burned this winter - 20/5/2008
As winter settles in, Victorians all over the State are cranking up heating systems that may have been unused for mare than half a year.
Survey shows more Victorian builders are 'going green' and consumers have never been happier - 20/5/2008
Rising numbers of Victoria's building practitioners are actively encouraging their customers to 'build green', according to the latest Building Commission 'Pulse' survey.
Toyota set to make Melbourne production base for hybrid Camry - 5/5/2008
Read more from The Age.
National Water Week - 2/5/2008
National Water Week, first held in 1993, is designed to assist the community to understand and take action to protect and conserve our precious water resources and habitats.
Cooling systems - What's the deal - 29/4/2008
The Plumbing Industry Commission's top tips will help.
Top ten tips for kitchen and bathroom renovations - 29/4/2008
Plumbing Industry Commissioner Tony Arnel has cautioned Victorian homeowners planning bathroom and kitchen renovations during the Easter break to down their tools, unless they are properly prepared.
How to save water - 23/4/2008
There are many ways that plumbing can help you save water around the house or office.
Ensure a Registered Building Practitioner is part of your plans - 22/4/2008
If you are planning on building or renovating in 2008 and beyond, safeguard your investment and ensure a Registered Building Practitioner is part of your plans.
Home alterations and relocations to be star performers - 22/4/2008
As new home owners experience the benefits of 5 Star, combined with increased awareness of sustainability, support for greater energy efficiency outcomes is growing.