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92How to Reduce Your Electricity Bills
Are you frustrated and fed up of huge electricity bills? Well if so this article will tell you how to easily reduce your electricity bills by a considerable amount.....
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96Straw Bale Homes - An Earth Friendly Choice
Nearly half of the houses on our planet are made from stone, mud and straw. In the industrialized areas of the world it is common practise to use plastics, foams and OSB. These materials can be bad for your health, bad for the environment or both....
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91How to Lease Solar Panels
Leasing solar panels helps save upfront costs of going solar, while enjoying cheaper electricity and lower utility bills.
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92The Best Light Bulbs for Each Room in Your Home
Learn about the best energy efficient light bulbs to use for each room in your home.
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92Illuminating Facts on Fire Safety at Home. Changing a Light Bulb is Not as Easy as You Think!
How many dimwitted homeowners does it take to change a light bulb incorrectly? According to modern lighting manufacturers, (and contrary to the old joke), it takes just one. A single uninformed homeowner can be the unwitting cause of a serious electrical fire.
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91Understand Window Energy Ratings: U-Value, Lo-E Glass, & SHGC
Learning how to understand the energy rating given your windows can truly make you a well informed "green" consumer. Learn what the numbers mean and save energy and money.
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89How to Use a Wringer Washing Machine
Using a wringer washing machine is easy once you understand the functions of your machine, and what performance to expect. I have used a wringer washer for almost two years now, and can say I like it better in many ways than the automatic clothes...
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92Quick & Cheap Ways to Make Windows Energy Efficient
If you want to boost your home’s energy efficiency the windows are the best place to start. It’s not necessary to invest in replacement windows to boost performance. With some inexpensive materials and a day or two of work you can significantly cut your heating and cooling costs. Here's how...
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88Electric Heaters – The Differences Between Convection Heaters And Conduction Heaters
Finding the best electric heater can be a daunting task, considering the array of options. With this useful guide, find the best electric heater for your needs, balancing economy with budget. Convection heaters are perfect for providing gentle indirect heat, whereas conduction heaters are the best option for providing instant heat.
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89Sell Solar Power Into Your Grid and Make Money
A recent New York Times article blasted solar energy systems as making “no economic sense.” The truth: solar photovoltaic systems aren’t cheap but they do payback. Sales of solar photovoltaic systems have been rising up to 50% annually in some states and it’s not just environmental do-gooders who are investing in the renewable energy. For many homeowners, solar energy is about dollars and cents.
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