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Recycling Tips for the Holidays

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5 Ideas for Eco-Friendly Farmhouse Decor

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Eco-Friendly Kitchens Serve Up Sustainability

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Recycling Tips for the Holidays

Get recycling tips for the holidays.  Learn how to recycle your Christmas tree, batteries and more.

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5 Ideas for Eco-Friendly Farmhouse Decor

Decorating a home is a fun and important step to make your house feel like home. While there are dozens of decor styles to choose from, farmhouse décor is more popular than ever.   It evokes a very warm, welcoming and comfortable feeling, capturing the spirit of the American farmer who often decorated their homes …

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Earth-Friendly Decor for Green Living

Sustainable ideas for any style We’ve been showing you all kinds of options for sustainable, earth-friendly home improvements. Now, step back and envision a truly green design scheme, from floor to ceiling. The finishes and furnishings you choose have the potential to make life at home more beautiful and better for you through improved air …

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Green Home Appraisals: 5 Tips to Make Sure Your Home is Fully Valued

So, you need an appraisal for your “high performance” or “green” home, but you might not be aware of how green homes are appraised as compared to other residential properties. Here are 5 vital pieces of information you need to consider. 1. Your Appraiser May Not be Trained in the Niche Market of Green Homes …

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How to Select the Best Solar Lighting

Solar powered lights are nothing new at this point. However, the usage of solar lighting technology has steadily increased in recent years. Solar is efficient, simple, and saves users money, and a great example of how the industry has expanded from only making roof mounted panels. This guide will focus on a few different kinds …

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Eco-Friendly Remodeling: The Role of Organic and Natural Dyes

If you are considering remodeling or renovating your home, you are in very good company. According to Forbes, nearly a quarter of the U.S. population made home improvements in the last year. But while many Americans remodel their homes each year, many may not take into account the impact the project may have on the …

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5 Surprising Ways to Lower Energy Bills Revealed by Fixr’s Energy-Efficient Home Trends Report

Each year, Fixr reaches out to industry experts to complete a survey that can help uncover industry trends and publishes the answers for homeowners and industry professionals in an easy to read report. This year’s reports includes energy-efficient home trends that can help homeowners lower energy bills save hundreds to thousands of dollars each year. …

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Get Powerful, All-Purpose Cleaning with Simple Green

Simple Green All-Purpose Cleaner handles a wide range of cleaning and degreasing without harsh chemicals. The non-toxic and biodegradable formula easily removes tough dirt and grime without harmful and dangerous chemicals that can harm you and the environment. Simple Green features a concentrated formula can be custom diluted for a wide variety of cleaning jobs, …

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Single Best Way to Cut Electricity Costs: Sense Home Energy Monitor

Have you ever opened a surprisingly large electric bill and wondered where all that electricity is going? If so, you might have wished you had just a little bit more info to help you figure it all out!  The Sense Home Energy Monitor does just that – and is the single best way we’ve found …

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Stop Wasting Food at Home with These Preservation Tips

Throwing away food is something that nobody intends to do, but the reality is that many people waste food quite often. According to a survey conducted by the American Chemistry Council, the average household throws out $640 worth of food each year. This number equates to throwing away around 16% of the food that we …

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4 Reasons to Love Reclaimed Lumber for Your Next Project

Do you appreciate hardwood that has unique, even “one of a kind” qualities? Do you want to contribute to a sustainable environment and maybe even save a few bucks along the way? If your answer to those questions is “Yes,” then reclaimed lumber may be the perfect fit for your next home improvement project! What …

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This Tiny Home Was Built Inside a 30-Ton Concrete Pipe

Building on the popularity of tiny homes, Rinker Materials™ partnered with the American Institute of Architectural Students to create the “Pipe Dream Challenge” where students would compete to design a home inside a 30-ton, 8-wide by 16-foot tall concrete pipe. The winning design feature a kitchen, bath, living space, bedroom & home office! See the …

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Eco-Friendly Kitchens Serve Up Sustainability

A healthier heartof the home What’s the best recipe for a green kitchen? Blend an efficient layout, water- and energy-saving appliances, beautiful finishes that stand up to everyday use without adding VOCs, and waste management systems designed to reduce and reuse for an eco-friendly kitchen ready to serve up a healthier lifestyle. Whether you’re planning …

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Water-Saving Plumbing Fixtures & Faucets

Less Water, Better Cleaning Water is a precious resource, something learned the hard way when your typical household water use leads to a hefty utility bill. But strategic improvements can instantly trim costs and provide the performance you’re used to on a lot less water. Start by getting some WaterSense—that is, choosing and using fixtures …

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Home Insulation: Green Armor Against High Energy Costs

Affordable and Effective Energy Saving Improvement The quality of your home’s insulation impacts just about every energy-saving improvement you make. If you’ve got a well-insulated home, you’ll use less energy to heat and cool—and in fact can cut annual costs by as much as 30 percent. Aside from efficient insulation, taking the time to seal …

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Green Strategies for Heating, Cooling & Comfort

Solutions & Savings for Every Season The best home comfort can also be the most efficient. Whether you heat and cool your home with standard forced air, use a hybrid solution or really go for the green with one of the latest energy saving technologies, system effectiveness ultimately comes from thoughtful planning and attention to …

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Energy Efficient Lighting: Bright Ideas for Low-Cost Illumination

There’s never been a better time to illuminate your home with energy-saving light fixtures, bulbs and controls. As traditional incandescents approach a manufacturing fadeout, far more energy efficient lighting technologies replicate the lighting looks you love with a lot less expense. They last a lot longer, too, eliminating product waste in a range of applications. …

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Green Power: Best Energy Sources for Your Home

Key Factors for Choosing the Best Green Power Your home’s energy efficiency is definitely influenced by the fuel sources that power everyday living, but that doesn’t mean you have to abandon traditional energy sources like electric, gas and oil in order to get optimum energy savings. The best power options for your home depend on …

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Exterior Remodeling: Green Ideas to Protect Your Home From the Elements

Energy Savings Starts Outside Energy-saving solutions begins with eco-friendly green remodeling on the outside of your home. It’s the building envelope─your home’s exterior “packaging”─that protects the overall structure from the elements and determines the indoor climate. Every aspect of the building envelope holds an opportunity for savings, and new materials technologies and efficiency standards make …

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Estimating Utility Costs for a New Home

Learn how to estimate utility costs for a new home.  Find out how to avoid surprises and identify inefficiencies before you buy.

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Going Solar? This DIY Option Can Cut Costs by Half

If you’ve considered adding a solar energy system to your home, you’re in good company. Fueled by unprecedented tax credits, rebates, discounts and energy credits, this smart improvement makes perfect sense and has never been more popular.  But while adding a solar system to tap the free and unlimited energy of the sun, the system of …

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12 Advanced Building Products that Help Save Money on Energy Bills

Nearly 40 percent of our nation’s energy is consumed in our homes and buildings—and heating and cooling account for most of the energy use in a typical U.S. home. Unfortunately, much of the energy we use is wasted due to outdated building practices. Wasted energy not only hurts our environment—it hits our wallets. Fortunately, modern plastic …

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10 No-Cost Tips for Saving Energy

Get low-cost to n- cost tips for saving energy and learn how to stop the biggest energy leaks with replacement windows.

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How To Build A Rain Barrel | Video

Rain barrels are a great eco-friendly way to water gardens, flowerbeds, and even wash cars or bikes, especially if you live in a dry area prone to droughts.  Building one yourself isn’t difficult or expensive.  All you need is an afternoon, a plastic barrel, and some basic tools and supplies. TOOLS & MATERIALS  Tape Measure …

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