Shedding light on energy-efficient bulbs Article by Woodrow Aames, Improvement Center Expert If you’re still using incandescent bulbs, it’s time to see the light about how much energy you waste. According to Smart Energy Living, 90 percent of the energy used to power an old-fashioned light bulb is given off as heat. You might as […]
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on July 18, 2012in Green Tips, Resources for Homeowners
How Healthy is Your Home?
on July 16, 2012in Green Building, Green Tips, Resources for Homeowners
Article from Earth Advantage Institute 10 Problem Areas and Ways to Fix Them PORTLAND, Ore., February 02, 2010 The inside of your home may not be as healthy as you think. Recent facts suggest that people, especially children, are sicker today than ever before. For example, 1 in 8 children has asthma and 1 in […]
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on October 18, 2011in Green Tips, Resources for Homeowners
Here are a few surprising and simple ways to cut your energy bill this season. Put lamps in the corners: Did you know you can switch to a lower wattage bulb in a lamp or lower its dimmer switch and not lose a noticeable amount of light? It’s all about placement. When a lamp is […]
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on April 20, 2011in Green Tips
Article by HouseLogic.com By: Brad Broberg Published September 12th, 2009 Plant a tree to add value to your home and have a positive impact on the local environment. But every year, 3.2 million acres of forest are cut down, according to the Nature Conservancy. Several million more acres are lost to fire, storm, and disease. That’s […]
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