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 Turn down your thermostat Every degree lower in the winter or higher in the summer you put it is a 10 percent decrease on your energy bill.  |
What is the most cost-effective way to increase the energy efficiency of your home? Most homes have insulation in their attic and walls, but forget to insulate underneath the home. Energy efficiency is all about encapsulating the air you’ve paid so much to heat or cool. With all the existing government tax credits, there is no better time than now to improve your home’s insulation. The tax credits are about to get even better with Cash for Caulkers Home Star Energy Efficiency program. [...]  Installing the proper ceiling fans can increase circulation throughout your home by as much as 20%. Here’s how it can save you hundreds or even thousands of dollars annually. [...] Summer is a great time to remember all the ways you can make your home more energy efficient. Here are some tips, advice, links and resources for energy efficiency. A metal roof is a great home improvement that will pay you back year after year in energy savings. [...] What can we do, as would-be green-dwellers and builders, to ensure that our homes and businesses become part of sustainable patterns of community life? It’s not an easy question. This article describes three ways we can ensure that green structures don’t go gray. [...] With more people wanting to take an active role in “going green”, there is growing interest in the concept of LEED homes. This nationwide green building program can apply to any structure, from corporate buildings to private residences. [...] I have lived in the Phoenix area for a while now and the thought of having a vegetable garden never entered my mind, never researched it either, just thought it wasn’t possible. We ALWAYS had a garden in the east so why not here. Upon some internet research and information from a friend I found out we actually have the ideal weather for one. [...] Chinese discovered the secret benefits to this nature’s gift-Green tea around 4000 years ago. Since that day till date, green tea is among one of the most popular drinks all around the world. The health benefits attached to green tea are numerous and too important to be put aside or ignored. [...] The best way to cut down on the amount of materials it takes to make new things is stop buying so many. There are literally thousands of ways to borrow instead of buying if you just take the time to sit down and think about how easy it can be. Here we will outline what we can borrow and not buy. [...] Make sure the hen house you choose is the right one for you! There are many things to consider before you buy the hen house plans that you think would work for you. Answering just a few questions will make the hen house experience much more enjoyable and productive. [...] Solar power has great potential and yet this technology is still in its infancy. People are getting more aware that they are greatly contributing for the carbon emissions. The main reason why people decide on using solar power is either by they want to cut down on their electrical bill or they want to help mother nature, or both. [...] Green homes aren’t just for new construction; there’s plenty of ways you can make your existing home more eco-friendly. Some improvements require a little investment and a little time, but there are also ways to green homes that are completely free. Here are some hints for “greening” your home. [...] Researches have estimated that growing a home vegetable garden can reduce a person’s carbon emission by as much as 17%. Here is some advice to get you started on your road to a greener lifestyle and spending less money. [...] The first rains of the season may be here, but water shortages in California are here to stay. One means of countering outdoor watering restrictions next year comes in the form of super-sized rain barrels that a company in San Anselmo is offering to residents next week. Though age-old, water officials see rain barrels as a conservation tool that creates value around water use and ultimately, behavioral modifications in their customers. Look for rebates from your local water municipality for rainwater harvesting containers. [...] In some areas of the country it is mandatory to conserve water in your yard and garden, places like Southern California and some regions hit with severe drought conditions. Let’s take a look at some examples and tips that will save water in your garden and yard. [...] Everyone knows the familiar “reduce, reuse, and recycle” concept by now, but most people still have not moved past this most basic “greening” of their home and life onto other methods to help the planet. We have compiled a short list of other easy ways to live more sustainably, as well as save you some “green” in your wallet. We hope you will try out one or more of these community based strategies to benefit the environment and keep you on budget in this struggling economy… [...] |
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