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Living Green

One of the best ways to save a few bucks on your monthly bills is to make your home more energy efficient. This way you’re saving significant amounts of money over time. There are a number of very simple and inexpensive things that you can do around your home all year long to accomplish this advises remodeling contractor Danny Lipford, the host of television’s Today’s Homeowner with Danny Lipford and longtime home improvement expert for The Weather Channel. [Read this article]

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    A new tree is an investment that can last a lifetime. Position it carefully since it will be around for years and its large size makes poor placement a major headache. When planting a tree, know its maximum height and spread, information that’s usually on the label. Plant it far enough away from houses, outbuildings, power lines, and other permanent structures so that even when mature, the tree won’t touch. Also be sure to plant it far enough away from other trees or it may grow leaning away from the others, trying to get maximum light. Fall is the best time to plant a tree, but you can also plant in the spring. [Read this article]

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      Contrary to popular belief, you can keep your home warm and comfortable in the winter without spending a fortune on your heating bill. By following some simple tips you can reduce your energy usage and lower your monthly bills. You’ll also help reduce greenhouse gas emissions that contribute to global warming. [Read this article]

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        With environmental concerns in the news so often these days, it’s natural to consider how to have a healthy home, as well as the air outside of our homes. Whether your home’s spotless or looks like a tornado hit it, there are plenty of places where germs can breed. Here’s how to keep contamination to a minimum. [Read this article]

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          5 Great, Green Indoor Climate Control Tips

          July 10, 2012

          As summer temperatures soar, finding low-impact climate control solutions for our personal spaces may seem as daunting as scaling Everest, but it’s really quite simple. Here are 5 easy-to-employ, eco-friendly strategies to help you keep the temperature at a comfortable level while you cut air conditioning (AC) costs and pride yourself on protecting the planet… [...]

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            8 Tips to Energy Efficiency

            July 3, 2012

            Are you looking to conserve energy this summer? With ongoing concerns about energy and natural resource conservation, simple solutions like switching to energy-efficient lighting or Energy Star appliances are a great start to living a greener lifestyle. When regulating energy use in your own home, there’s even more you can do. Save energy in your [...]

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              Water Saving and Lawn Care Tips

              June 5, 2012

              When the hot summer months come around, water saving tips can come in very handy. While the sun is scorching your lawn, you can keep it healthy and beautiful. If you know how to take care of it, your lawn and garden can give you years of enjoyment for surprisingly little effort. When it comes [...]

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                Pesto in a Pot

                May 9, 2012

                A marvelous component of Italian cooking is pesto. Most good cooks agree that basil is a must-have herb ― it’s wonderful in marinades, salads, and soups, and the key ingredient in pesto. The pot pictured here combines several types ― ‘Sweet’ and ‘Profuma di Genova’ in back (these mild-tasting green basils make the best pesto), [...]

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