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Most of us feel better on a sunny day. But did you know that sunshine can be captured to save you money on your energy bill? Homeowners across the county are mounting solar panels on their homes to capture the sun’s rays and convert them into solar electricity. Sunlight Solar, based in Oregon, is a [...]
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There’s nothing like the satisfaction of acquiring your dream home, car, boat or other treasured possession. Chances are you thought long and hard before making a significant purchase or investment, but did you research the insurance of your property? Fact is, you need more than car insurance to properly protect your personal property. Damage is [...]
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A custom-made, quality play set can turn your backyard into an adventurous playground! With a struggling economy, many families are opting for a “staycation” instead of the annual trek to a theme park for a week. And, with the money saved, they’re choosing to invest in a lifetime of fun by buying a backyard play [...]
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Haven’t you heard? “Green Is Good.” And a good way to green up your home is to add insulation which helps decrease energy consumption as much as 30%. Cellulose insulation is a popular choice and accounts for 15% of the total insulation market today, says Fiberlite Technologies, Inc., of Joplin, MO, a manufacturer of the [...]
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Still carrying your lunch in that outdated, brown paper bag? Forget it! The latest trend is a colorful, washable fabric bag that puts an end to squashed sandwiches and eliminates the need for plastic baggies. Once opened, the bag lays flat and can serve as a placemat.
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The rising price of fuel has created a double financial whammy for homeowners who are already paying more to drive to the supermarket, and then get hit with higher food prices once inside the store. As prices for fresh produce continue to climb, resourceful homeowners search for alternative solutions. Consider this fact. According to the [...]
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When painting, have you ever completely emptied an entire can of paint? Seems most people have not. How to dispose of the leftover paint has created a landfill nightmare akin to ridding the world of those flimsy plastic grocery sacks, Styrofoam cups, baby diapers and other unmentionables that never decompose. To the rescue–Environmentally conscious residents [...]
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As a starting point, we asked Jerry Slaughter, of American Green Homes, Portland, OR, what is an “energy audit?” He immediately addressed some common confusion. “The term ‘energy audit’ has no meaning. Therefore, it has been used for everything from a comparison of one homeowner’s utility bills to a neighbor’s, through a full comprehensive audit,” [...]
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When God commanded Noah to board The Ark with at least two of every species, surely Sea Turtles were included. This lovable species, often maligned for moving slowly, hasn’t changed much since pre-historic days. But, it has survived through centuries of evolution by playing a critical role in maintaining the ocean’s eco-system by feeding on [...]
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