8/16/2011 2:26:00 PM
Moving from.....
Conspicuous Consumption to Consciencious Consumerism. Need a moment? Ok, we'll call it the 4Cs. Back in the day when Baby Boomers were calling the shots, real estate had a much different perspective. Rising land costs somehow translated to requiring larger ...
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6/13/2011 12:01:00 PM
Home Improvements That Do NOT Add Value
Google 'Home improvements' or any variation of how to increase the equity in your home and a gazillion websites will come up on your screen. Ok you may have to scroll. What about stuff that may upgrade the look and help sell faster, but won't get ...
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6/7/2011 9:54:00 AM
The Eco-Energy Retrofit Program Lives!
Happy to announce the error to cancel the program last year has been corrected in this week's federal budget; As soon as the details are published I will re-enter them onto my Green Living page. There are some serious rebates available for pretty much ...
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5/27/2011 12:22:00 PM
Celebrity Eco-responsibilty
We all tend to buy into doing our bit to keep the planet chugging along, whether being a tree hugger or bowing to social pressures or drawing attention to one's eco-ego. Celebrities are no different, albeit their world twirls a tad faster. Here is a sampling ...
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5/27/2011 12:07:00 PM
Green Your Home - The Envelope
Up to one third of the heat generated in a house is lost through the roof, walls and ceiling. Add insulation to R-values of 32 or more. Ceiling fans, up in the summer. down in the winter. New windows and doors can be expensive; as an alternative caulk and ...
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5/26/2011 9:29:00 AM
Greening Your Home - Bedrooms and Baths
Bedrooms use up to 11% of a home's lighting. Install florescent lights (CFLs), and dimmer switches when practical. Good for creating a mood too! Have a guest room or others not always in use?, close the heat register to allow the energy you are paying ...
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5/25/2011 8:23:00 AM
Green Your Home - Part Deux - The Kitchen
Electrical appliances use a whopping 30% of energy in a typical home, with the fridge taking up 8% of that. New appliances are up to 3 times more efficient. Only run the dishwasher when it is full. Now that summer is here fire up the BBQ whenever you can to ...
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5/24/2011 11:48:00 AM
Green Tips From the Green Guy - How to Green Your Home
Let's start at the bottom and work our way up. The basement - don't wait until your furnace ceases to operate; if it's more than 15 years old consider replacing it. Newer models typically run at 90% efficiency compared with older ones at around ...
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3/30/2011 9:33:00 AM
Inexpensive Projects to Give the Kitchen Pop When Selling Your Home
And then you won't move. Kitchens are the centerpiece of a good home, which is why many feel it is necessary to spend a gazillion dollars, the alternative being to let them age not so gracefully. It doesn't have to be that way. Read on: The kitchen ...
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3/28/2011 12:22:00 PM
Bathroom Updates - Low Cost - Big Impact
When sprucing up your home for visitors, the bathroom is one space in the house where you can make a big impact for a relatively small outlay. And this is particularily true when selling your home. Most people already know that kitchens and bathrooms have ...
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