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Inspired by the rising popularity of locally grown food plus a desire to be thrifty during these iffy economic times, many homeowners have begun growing their own fruits and vegetables. Come harvest time, however, even a modestly sized garden can produce a bumper crop of tomatoes, cucumbers, green beans and radishes that one family [...]
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A recent study said over the past year the use of plastic insulation, as compared to other varieties, prevents some 290 million tons of greenhouse gases released from homes and commercial buildings from escaping into the atmosphere. That staggering number is just the tip of the iceberg, however, when it comes to how plastics can [...]
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The BP oil spill travesty has jolted a lot of homeowners into exploring alternative forms of energy that were once deemed cost prohibitive. “Our industry is expanding dramatically because the price of residential solar panels has dropped,” says Susan Brown of the Kansas- and Missouri-based Energy Savers Store. But before plunging into this rapidly growing technology, here are [...]
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Have you ever dreamed of building your own wood-burning oven? Or how about constructing an earthen floor? No? Perhaps it’s because you never knew these educational opportunities existed in the 21st century. But some forward-thinking inviduals are offering courses in sustainable living that go far beyond tossing glass bottles into a recycling bin. The rural, [...]
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The purpose of landscape lighting goes far beyond looks. Homeowners install it for security purposes to discourage potential thieves from lurking in the shadows. They also use it for safety, such as illuminating steps that become practically hidden at night. Of course, well-designed outdoor lighting is also beautiful, and when installed in something as utilitarian [...]
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The old adage is true: you get what you pay for. While it’s tempting, especially in these times, to cut costs wherever possible when updating your home, homeowners looking for short-term savings, especially when it comes to outdoor lighting companies, may find that the actual cost of a shoddy installation will become much greater in [...]
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Your car and your heating and air conditioning unit have more in common than you might think. Both are major purchases from which you demand comfort, performance and energy efficiency. Following are a few things to consider when choosing an HVAC system for your home–and how to keep it running like a smooth highway drive. Select [...]
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The haunting image of an oil plume slowly spreading into the Gulf of Mexico may motivate you to go off the grid entirely. But, like many others, you might have questions before signing up for a green electricity plan from your local utility company. What will it cost? How will it get to my house? How [...]
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