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Sustainable Living: Our Favorite Sites
Earthbag Home According to Mother Earth News, the United Nations defines sustainability (in an environmental sense) as meeting “present needs without compromising the ability of future generations to...
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Eco-Friendly Wood Flooring Options
You’ve thought about it for a while, and you finally decided to jump in and lay wood floors throughout your home. Most homeowners would agree that once installed, wood floors are easier to maintain and...
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6 Mudroom Organization Essentials
I’ve been a Michigander all my life, but I’ve never truly adjusted to the frigidity of Michigan winters. I’ve adapted by stocking my wardrobe with as many coats and pairs of boots as I can possibly...
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Thinking About a Home Solar System? Ponder These Questions
Whether I buy a brand new home or a historic home, one of the first modifications I want to make is adding solar panels. It seems like a pretty great idea, right? Throwing a few solar panels on the...
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Happy America Recycles Day!
Gather up your plastics and aluminum cans, because today is America Recycles Day! According to PlanetPals.com, it’s “the only nationally recognized day in the USA dedicated to encouraging Americans to...
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4 Alternative Insulation Options For Your Home
I remember when my parents redid the basement of their house years ago. My dad pulled huge rolls of what looked like pink cotton candy from his truck. Not knowing this was fiberglass insulation, I...
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Energy-Efficient Upgrades May Help You Sell Your Home Faster
You’ve carefully staged your home for selling by putting away toys, adding some plants, and painting the walls a neutral color. You’ve done all the aesthetic work to spruce up your home, but you want...
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How to Compost During the Winter
Whether it’s 70 degrees and sunny or 20 degrees and snowy, I’m always thinking about my garden. Although it’s in hibernation mode, I recently began planning for next year based on new ideas I’ve come...
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Guide to Buying Power Tools
Are you looking to buy a new power tool for a particular home project? Or do you want to get your dad, uncle or brother a great Christmas gift, but don’t know much about power tools? If you’re not used...
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LEED Certification: What Is It and Is It Worth the Effort?
Many people looking to purchase a home want it to be as energy efficient as possible. Real estate agents all over the United States boast that green homes may sell faster and for a higher price than...
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Winter Tire Care Tips
As we’re all rushing around taking care of last minute Christmas and holiday prep, basic car maintenance is probably one of the last things on your mind. But taking proper care of your tires,...
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Green vs. Sustainable: What Is the Difference?
I like talking about and sharing how to live a more earth-friendly lifestyle. After all, if I’m going to be stuck on this planet for a while, I want to do my part to keep it clean. I’m always reading...
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Tankless Water Heater: What Is It and Should You Buy One?
Tankless, or on-demand, water heaters hit the market a few years ago as an energy efficient alternative to the traditional gas heated water tanks. These systems heat up water as needed rather than...
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The ReGreen Program: Eco-Friendly Home Renovations
Before you start knocking down walls to remodel your home, why not plan out your renovation so it’s sustainable for the future? After all, green homes tend to sell faster and for a higher price, plus...
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Start Planning Your Garden Now – Seriously, Right Now
Do your top New Year’s resolutions include saving money, eating healthier and losing weight? What if I told you there’s one thing you can do that will help you achieve all three? Seems to good to be...
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6 Winter Home Improvement Projects to Get You Off the Couch
How did you spend the first day of the year? January 1, 2013, was not one of the most productive days I’ve ever had. In fact, I spent most of it reading on my brand spankin’ new Kindle Fire. It was...
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Energy Guide Labels: What Are They and How They Help You
Whether you need new appliances or just have to replace the ol’ Norge, purchasing energy-efficient ones helps you save money by reducing energy consumption. But which fridge is the best for your home?...
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Maintenance Tips to Protect Your Home in 2013
As the beginning of the new year is a popular time for resolutions, fresh starts and clean slates, it’s also a good time to set a schedule for regular home maintenance. There’s a lot more to...
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Winter Power Outage Safety Tips
While the winter time can provide us with a lot of fun, it also creates some risks, including power outages from snow and ice storms. There’s not much you can do to prevent the power going out, but...
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Get Organized in 2013
I’m not sure if I should be proud of my organizing obsession or not. On one hand, I get frazzled when things aren’t put back in their dedicated spots. On the other, my organization obsession hasn’t let...
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