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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 fear. For some people, bees are actually one of the biggest fears that they have and I think that that’s pretty unwarranted. Sure, it’s not nice to be stung by one. In fact, …
Learn how to use your green smarts to make better choices, whether you’re …
Owning and raising chickens for eggs is no longer limited to farmers and rural …
Hello! I have a 32-year-old two-story (story-and-a-half) house with crumbling …
Learn how to cut energy costs by using a programmable thermostat, sealing air leaks and maintaining heating and cooling …
Tips for keeping home toasty warm this winter while saving money on home heating bills. Get apartment and house insulation tips …
Learn how to get $1,500 in tax credit for energy-saving home improvements like replacing old doors for energy efficient ones.
Tax credits offer homeowner valuable options for home improvement that can result in reduction of taxes owed the government, but …
Filed under: Home, Real Estate, Green, Consumer Ally What does a gas powered clock radio (that might put you to sleep …
Filed under: Home, Green Can green consumers be trusted? Maybe not. A new study to be published in a forthcoming issue of …
Learn about the latest programs to lower electric bills and ways to improve your home that will also lower electric bills. Find …
Find out how to save energy, water and precious dollars with seven favorite products that make living green, easy.
Tips to help cut heating costs in cold weather and improve home comfort. Adding insulation, caulk and other weather-proofing …
Learn how WaterSense labeled products can lower your water bills. WaterSense is a program of the Environmetal Protection …
Learn about the Energy Star programs and how their products help homeowners cut energy costs.
Not all green products are actually truly green. Here are five ways can you can tell product that claims to be green product is …
Recessed lighting fixtures can add dollars to your energy bill if they're not properly installed. Recessed lighting fixtures …
Adding insulation to your home is the single most important thing you can do in your home to cut down on energy costs and reduce …
A dry, well ventilated attic will make sure that insulation is doing its job. To improve your attic insulation and efficiency, …
CFL's or compact fluorescent light bulbs use 75% less electricity and last 10 to 15 times longer than the bulbs you may be …
Learn when attic exhaust fans should be used in your attic.
Water draining improperly from the exterior of your house can be a big drain on your wallet by causing a host of serious …
He probably wasn’t aware of it, but Abe Lincoln was a pioneer in energy efficiency. Homes made from logs score big in …
Things to look for while shopping for green products for your home improvement projects. Considerations include everything from …
Proper crawlspace insulation can improve your home's comfort and energy efficiency. Check out the tips on Proper crawlspace …
Knowing how to insulate your crawlspace is a great way to cut energy bills and increase comfort. If your crawlspace is not …
Find out solar panels and geothermal energy use heat from the sun to & the earth to power your home and help you save energy and …
Top five tips to create a green living healthy environment in your home for your family from Alison Shoemaker of Alison Designs …
