While home energy costs are up nearly 15 percent, according to the U.S. Department of Energy, you don’t have to get hot under the collar over energy bills.
What You Can Do
Here are hints that can help:
• Conduct a household energy audit to find where you use the most energy. Check insulation levels, look for holes [...]

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Homeowners are putting their best foot forward to improve the curb appeal of their home while helping to protect the environment. They are redoing their driveways and walkways with permeable interlocking concrete pavement (PICP), which not only looks good, but allows water to filter through the pavement to migrate back into the ground.
Further good news [...]

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There are many things to consider when remodeling or purchasing an older home. Homes built before 1980 have the strong likelihood of containing asbestos. Due to a steady progression of technology and green sustainable methods, there are many ways to ensure your home or property is asbestos free. If you are interested in saving money, [...]

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It’s a fact: Christmas decorations will cause a spike in your electricity bill. This year, consider purchasing strings and strands that contain light-emitting diodes, which use 99 percent less electricity than traditional bulbs.

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If you’ve ever wondered if paper clips, staples, envelopes with adhesive, metal latches, or even plastic windows are recyclable, the answer is yes!

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