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91Straw 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...
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90Ten Easy Ways to Save Energy This Winter
Winter is a great time of year but brings with it increased costs of homeownership. Cold winds, winter snows, less sunlight all present challenges to keeping warm. But there are easy ways to help ease the...
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87Quick & 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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87Set your thermostat right to save money and energy
Leaving the air conditioning on in the summer and the heat on in the winter can be expensive and waste energy. Here is how to avoid that and to cut your electric bill.
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86How To Own and Manage a Wood Burning Stove
Free heating! Everything you need to know about owning a wood burning stove. Beat the recession and the energy crisis with a highly efficient, environmentally friendly, wood burner. The best thing is that wood is often available for nothing!
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86Does Your Residential Heat Pump Heat?
Does Your Heat Pump Heat? I've heard it over and over again. People are getting fed up with their heat pumps. When it gets cold, the heat pump doesn't heat. When it gets really cold, their supplemental...
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84Energy Efficient Light Bulbs - New Laws to FORCE You to Buy Expensive Specialty Light Bulbs
The average person is probably not aware of new laws that will require the incandescent light bulb to be replaced. You are soon to be welcomed willing or not to the world of very expensive specialty light...
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84Sell 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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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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83Energy Star Appliances
Energy Star Appliances use less energy, save money, and protect the environment. Energy Star intself is run by the United States Environmental Protection Agency, Department of Energy. in 1992 Energy Star set...
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