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5 Reasons to Go Green with Geothermal Heating

by Krissi Maarx on August 26, 2010

Imagine for a moment that it’s 10 years from now and you saved almost $25,000 in home energy costs. That’s an extra $2,500 per year that you were able to put toward other home improvement and home decorating investments, and it’s only one of the many benefits of switching from a traditional heating and cooling [...]

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Building Green Homes from Start to Finish

by Krissi Maarx on August 9, 2010

What do you see when you picture a “green” home? Perhaps you imagine a house with solar panels and a wind turbine, or a simple home that conserves resources and has energy efficient appliances. If you ask Alan Gillespie, founder of Heartland Homes, he will tell you that energy efficiency is only one piece of [...]

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Natural Area Rugs from Recycled Materials

by Krissi Maarx on August 5, 2010

If you love to relax outdoors but prefer the look and comforts of indoor living areas, try combining the best of both worlds by decorating your patio with stylish outdoor area rugs.   Forget about those drab, uninteresting rugs that cost a fortune and require high maintenance. You can add brilliant color and coziness to your favorite [...]

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Metal Ceiling Tiles Without the Cost–Or the Metal

by Krissi Maarx on August 3, 2010

The distinctive charm of metal ceiling tiles has appealed to homeowners for over a century. But because the appeal was not always enough to justify the cost and grueling installation process, manufacturers have worked hard throughout the years to perfect the tiles’ style, weight, and ease of use.   Now there’s a new, “better than tin” [...]

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Portable Solar Greenhouse Lets You Garden Yearound

by Krissi Maarx on July 20, 2010

A small greenhouse sounds appealing to many homeowners, especially as the price of fresh produce continues to rise. Yet to some homeowners it also sounds … complicated. A new method of growing doesn’t have to be difficult, though.   Larry Strobel of Simply Solar Greenhouses in Bell City, MO, shared tips and information on getting started [...]

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Spare Fuel for Your Car’s Roadside Emergency Kit

by Krissi Maarx on July 15, 2010

Spare Fuel can give you a hand with emergency vehicle repair. The low-fuel warning light in your vehicle is a helpful reminder to stop for gas. Yet it can also be a panic-inducing alert if you’re nowhere near a fill-up station.   Sometimes, you make it to the gas station. Sometimes, you don’t. It’s for the [...]

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