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		<title>Choosing the Right HVAC Service Provider</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 14 Mar 2010 07:05:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lianne Finger</dc:creator>
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Not all HVAC service providers are created equal. Homeowners who seek service for existing systems, or want to replace worn-out systems, should do their homework and feel comfortable with who they hire to do the work. 
George “Butch” Welsch, current president of Welsch Heating &#38; Cooling in St. Louis, MO, can attest to the importance of [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Guidelines for Choosing Your Landscape Contractor</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 12 Mar 2010 17:15:57 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Doreen Coleman</dc:creator>
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I moved my peony bush last year from the back yard to the front of my home. I didn’t need to hire a professional to do that job, but I wouldn’t have minded renting someone else’s back for the afternoon.  This summer, I’d like to swap out an ailing evergreen for a red maple, plant [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Instant Relaxation in Your Own Backyard</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 11 Mar 2010 15:00:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Amity Hook-Sopko</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Indiana Flower and Patio Show]]></category>
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Think about the last time you relaxed.  Did it come naturally to you?  Or did you have to work at settling your mind?  Was it nearly impossible to resist the urge to check your email or your Facebook account?
In today’s hectic, wired, and always-connected world, it can be hard to just do nothing.  Many of [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Conscious Green Building Design</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 09 Mar 2010 15:00:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Amity Hook-Sopko</dc:creator>
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Finding a sustainable builder can be a challenge.  It’s even tougher to find a builder who’s eager to consider the “human element” of building or renovating your home.
If you’ve ever attempted a “green” remodel, you probably resigned yourself to choosing your battles with your builder.  You made concessions because your contractor maybe wasn’t knowledgeable or [...]]]></description>
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		<title>How to Find the Right Roofing Contractor</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 08 Mar 2010 19:04:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Doreen Coleman</dc:creator>
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If you want to install a roof, you should hire a roofer. If you need someone who will help you protect the people and things under your roof, you should hire a roofing contractor.  
Crystal Anderson owns AGC Contracting of Maryland Heights, MO, and she fully understands what lies under a roof. Finding hidden leaks, simplifying [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Six Indispensable Garden Tools</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 07 Mar 2010 16:23:54 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lori Feldman</dc:creator>
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Like photography or woodworking, you can never own too many tools for hobby gardening. And like other hobbies, owning the right suite of garden tools determine if you achieve worthwhile results.
Here are the indispenable tools we recommend for your garden tool collection:
1. Square-ended shovel. They&#8217;re harder to force into the dirt, but a square-end shovel [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Water Conservation Starts at Your Rooftop</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 05 Mar 2010 16:03:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lori Feldman</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Gardening & Landscaping]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Green Living]]></category>
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Jason Garvey has a saying, &#8220;There is no green without blue.&#8221; His company, Portland Purple Water helps homeowners who want to take one more step toward green living by incorporating water conservation.
Rainwater catchement dates back to the first human beings who needed water to live, but didn&#8217;t have spigots. Jason says, &#8220;It&#8217;s ok if a [...]]]></description>
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		<title>7 Tips for Hiring a Sustainable Landscape Designer</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 04 Mar 2010 17:32:41 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Diana Dart</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Green Living]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Indiana Flower and Patio Show]]></category>
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Whether for resale value or just the daily enjoyment of your home, sustainable landscaping designs are great investments. 
Sure, you can create your own garden and landscaping plan.  But starting with a professional&#8217;s design ensures that all of the latest developments are incorporated.  After that initial stage, handling maintenance yourself will be simpler and more enjoyable. 
Rich Hayes [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Pittsburgh Home and Garden Show March 5-14, 2010</title>
		<link>http://www.improveyourhomeandgarden.com/pittsburgh-home-and-garden-show-opens-tomorrow</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 04 Mar 2010 16:42:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Carol Sloan</dc:creator>
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Suddenly it&#8217;s Spring&#8230; inside the Pittsburgh Convention Center downtown.
From March 5-14, 2010, nine acres of products and services are gathered in one place at one time. With more than 1,500 exhibits, this is the place to shop for home improvement, gardening, landscaping and lifestyle options.
Lush landscape gardens, the $2 million 2010 Dream Home, seven presentation [...]]]></description>
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		<title>50% of Homeowners Wouldn&#8217;t Recommend their Home Improvement Contractor</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 02 Mar 2010 15:00:50 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Diana Dart</dc:creator>
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Every home improvement project has the potential to be a risky proposition for homeowners.  Just contemplating a project gets you thinking about: 
•    How do I know how to choose the right contractor?
•    Will I be happy with the finished product?
•    Will the change actually cut my energy costs? 
The questions can seem overwhelming.  And the stats [...]]]></description>
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