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Go green with your home renovations with green home & energy efficiency and water saving strategies that can cut costs and improve your comfort

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Solar Panel Recycling Offers a Second Life in the Sun

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Solar power has become a popular method for homeowners to reduce or eliminate their energy bills. But happens when solar panels die? Solar panel recycling provides an attractive option.

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Owning and raising chickens for eggs is no longer limited to farmers and rural residents. Keeping …

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Home Insulation: Green Armor Against High Energy Costs

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Insulating and sealing are affordable, effective projects for your green home. Here are our top tips …

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I think that bees get a bit of an unfair reputation. We hear the word and all it incites in us is …

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Adding insulation to your home is the single most important thing you can do in your home to cut …

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10 Ways Window Film Can Benefit Your Home

You may have heard of window film and it’s many benefits for your home, but did you know that whether at home or in the office, …

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4 Ways to Save Money While Making Mother Earth Happy

Cutting down on your carbon footprint is more than just a buzzword. If you take it seriously, eliminating unnecessary energy …

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Immerse Yourself In Water-Saving Solutions

Water conservation refers to reducing the usage of water and recycling of waste water. Check out WaterSense labeling program …

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Banish Energy Vampires from Your Home

Tips to prevent wasteful home electronics and how to stop wasting as much as 40% of the electricity needed to power home …

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Smart Tips for Saving Water at Home

Keep all of your water resources from needlessly leaking away, Water saving tips to keep all of your water resources from …

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12 Hot Ideas to Lower Your Heating Bills

Great tips for energy-efficient home improvement projects to lower home heating costs this winter.

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Solar Power Solutions: Active vs. Passive Designs

Tips to help cut energy costs by using the power of the sun. Solar power solutions make the most of natural sunlight, with both …

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Low-Cost to No-Cost Tips to Stay Cool in Summer

Get tips to stay cool in summer by lowering the temperature and improving your comfort inside your house. Here are seven tips to …

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5 Energy Saving Tips to Save Money on Heating, Cooling, Water and Electricity

Tips on saving money on energy bills as well as lower your gas, electric, oil and water bills. You can save money on your energy …

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Top 5 Home Improvement Mistakes

Taking on a home improvement project? Don't make these top five home improvement blunders!

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Upcycling

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Should I Replace My Roof Before Adding Solar Panels?

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How to Choose Energy Efficient Replacement Windows | Video

Find out how the NFRC's rating system can help you choose energy efficient replacement windows that will save you money on …

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6 Free Ways to Cut Home Heating Costs

Heating costs usually take a big chuck out of household budgets each winter. But there are a few things you can to actually …

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Choose Energy Star Appliances

Shopping for a new appliance and not sure what to buy? All the choices can be daunting, but there's an easy rule of thumb you …

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Durability is Key when Choosing Green Products

Durability refers to how long a manufacturer expects their product to consistently perform as it was designed and built to do. …

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Stop ‘Energy Vampires’ From Bleeding You Dry

Energy vampires are everyday electronic devices ranging from cell phone chargers to televisions that consume electricity even …

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Considering Alternative Energy? Check Insulation First

A poorly insulated home leaks away valuable energy dollars whether you're using new solar or old-school electric, so do all you …

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Green Facade: Can-Do, Energy-Saving Upgrades for Your Home’s Exterior

If you're interested in giving your home an eco-friendly makeover from the outside in, three great places to start would be your …

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Growing a Green Strategy Through Your Utility Bills

Learn how to decode your monthly utility bills for clues that will help you save money by using less water and power.

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Green Products: How to Tell If They’re The Real Deal

If you're planning to purchase a home improvement-related product, undertake a remodeling project or build a new home, and want …

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Homeowner Behavior Has an Important Effect on a House’s Energy Efficiency

When we think about green and energy-efficient structures, we often focus on design, construction and technology. However, the …

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Making More Possible by Recycling Plastics

Americans are recycling more plastics than ever, which keeps plastics out of landfills and makes manufacturing from recycled …

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Building with Recycled Plastics

November 15 is America Recycles Day, and a great reminder to incorporate more plastics recycling into your home routine. Find …

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