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Owning and raising chickens for eggs is no longer limited to farmers and rural residents. Keeping chickens for eggs has several appeals. Not only do chickens make wonderful pets, but they encourage self-sufficiency by allowing owners to produce some of their own food and avoid a trip to the grocery store for a carton of …
Tips to save money on your energy bills by getting home energy audits. A home energy audit can be performed for free by a utility company or by a trained, licensed technician for a fee. A technician will walk through your new or older home and help you determine the best way to make your home energy tight.
Homeowners are taking steps to live greener lives and make their homes more environmentally friendly. Zero-carbon homes are a way to achieve just that.
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 …
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 …
Great tips for energy-efficient home improvement projects to lower home heating costs this winter.
Tips to help cut energy costs by using the power of the sun. Solar power solutions make the most of natural sunlight, with both …
Get tips to stay cool in summer by lowering the temperature and improving your comfort inside your house. Here are seven tips to …
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 …
Taking on a home improvement project? Don't make these top five home improvement blunders!
I was listening to your show today and heard you where talking about a blog that someone about repurposing stuff from the …
I have asphalt shingles on my home that are 30 years old. Â I have no leaks – just some moss/mildew on the current shingles …
Find out how the NFRC's rating system can help you choose energy efficient replacement windows that will save you money on …
Heating costs usually take a big chuck out of household budgets each winter. But there are a few things you can to actually …
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 …
Durability refers to how long a manufacturer expects their product to consistently perform as it was designed and built to do. …
Energy vampires are everyday electronic devices ranging from cell phone chargers to televisions that consume electricity even …
A poorly insulated home leaks away valuable energy dollars whether you're using new solar or old-school electric, so do all you …
If you're interested in giving your home an eco-friendly makeover from the outside in, three great places to start would be your …
Learn how to decode your monthly utility bills for clues that will help you save money by using less water and power.
If you're planning to purchase a home improvement-related product, undertake a remodeling project or build a new home, and want …
When we think about green and energy-efficient structures, we often focus on design, construction and technology. However, the …
Americans are recycling more plastics than ever, which keeps plastics out of landfills and makes manufacturing from recycled …
November 15 is America Recycles Day, and a great reminder to incorporate more plastics recycling into your home routine. Find …
October is Energy Awareness Month, and a great time to look into making some energy-saving upgrades to your home. Find out how …
Tom Kraeutler from The Money Pit demos EVLink. For faster, more efficient charging of your electric vehicle, outfit your garage …
Learn about the energy and money-saving benefits of spray polyurethane foam insulation and get tips on how to choose a …
Even if you recycle paper, plastic and metal regularly, you could be missing some possible recyclables. Learn about five …
Every year, about 93 percent of real trees are "treecycled," meaning they're returned back into the environment through more …
