Tag Archives: energy

Easy Ways to Make Your Home More Cost Efficient

Posted on June 14, 2013 by admin

Home efficiency is likely not something at the top of your list of things to worry about. However, taking some time to consider how to make your house better at conserving energy can positively affect the value of your home, … Continue reading →

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Lighting Without Fear: 4 Tips for Illuminating Your Home

Posted on May 2, 2013 by admin

Did you know that the lighting in your home can affect your mood, how you relax, and how comfortable guests feel in you home? It is a powerful tool that can aid or hinder your decorating goals. Many find it … Continue reading →

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The Appeal of the Green Roof

Posted on March 29, 2013 by admin

Green roofing has been a popular choice for residential buildings and commercial buildings in Europe for quite some time, and now are becoming an increasingly popular roofing choice in the United States. These living roofing systems are covered with planted … Continue reading →

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Upgrading to a Green Kitchen

Posted on March 5, 2013 by admin

Leading a green lifestyle means different things to different people. To some, the idea of practicing eco-friendly habits on a day-to-day basis can seem taxing and expensive (those hybrids don’t come cheap). But if the average person begins to adopt … Continue reading →

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4 Practical Tips For Conserving Water

Posted on February 18, 2013 by admin

It is said that education is the key to improving the world. As far as eco-conservation is concerned, that has certainly been the case. As more and more people are being educated about the impact of our modern lifestyle on … Continue reading →

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What You Need to Know About Energy Efficient Light Bulbs

Posted on February 14, 2013 by admin

It is a fact: light bulbs can consume a lot of energy, specifically electricity. It is also a fact that such traditional luminescent bulbs are going away, soon to be replaced with Energy Star light bulbs. Such bulbs not only … Continue reading →

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Judging By The Movement: Is Your Ceiling Fan Cool Or Hot?

Posted on February 11, 2013 by admin

The question of the utility of the ceiling fan has generated a huge volume of debate since the 1800’s. The debate revolves around the direction of the rotation of the fan to generate cool air in summer and warm air … Continue reading →

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How To Perform Maintenance on Your Water Heater

Posted on January 28, 2013 by admin

When my wife and I bought our first home, we made a resolution: to call repairmen as infrequently as possible. Growing up I was used to seeing repairmen coming through the house to fix the water heater and furnace – … Continue reading →

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