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How a zombie apocalypse can make you more eco-savvy

At my house we’re kind of into zombies. Zombieland is a house favorite and we also like zombie books and The Walking Dead. Zombies aren’t great if you have a houseful of young kids but they are spooky fun for older kids and adults. What’s weird is that the more zombie stuff I watch, the [...]

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Quick Green Tips: Arrange Your Rooms Correctly for Winter Energy Savings

Interior design may be the last thing you think about when it comes to energy savings, but in reality, how you arrange your furniture can either help or hinder energy use. Especially in chilly winter. Try these quick tips to save energy and money: Don’t place beds next to windows – it can be drafty. Do drape cozy blankets [...]

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Are microwaves eco-friendly?

I didn’t own a microwave for my entire adult life, until a couple of years ago, and that’s only because I moved in with someone who already had one. I wasn’t against them or anything, I just didn’t want yet another appliance cluttering up my space. I guess I should have got one at some [...]

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Easy green tip – turn down your water heater this fall

As the autumn chill sets in (and winter’s just a skip away) people tend to use more hot water. Because you’re cold, you may take an extra long shower. You may use hand washing as a way to warm up a little. First of all, pay attention to your water habits in the cold months. [...]

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15 small steps that can help you save home energy during the fall season

Last week we had many days of sweater weather (yeah, already) and even had to turn on the heat twice. It seems early for the heater and extra blankets, but it was cold! This week we’ve had a little more sunshine, but the chill last week was enough to get me thinking about fall and [...]

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Autumn to do list: get ready for winter with low-cost or free weatherization

Autumn kicks off tomorrow, followed soon by much cooler weather. Of course, we all know that we need to make sure our homes are weatherized correctly in order to keep your family cozy, save money and conserve resources. Most weatherization changes actually aren’t too expensive. In fact, in the long run weatherization will save you [...]

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Easy Green Step: Break Your Addiction to Hot Water Laundry

The New York Times has a very interesting piece up, Cold-Water Detergents Get a Cold Shoulder. It’s worth a solid read, but to sum up, it appears that laundry washing folks all over the world can’t get over their addiction to hot water washing. The piece notes that U.S. customers are stuck on hot water [...]

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As usual I’m not on board with Earth Hour

Earth Hour 2010 is coming up on Saturday March 27th at 8:30 pm. Earth Hour is celebrated annually with everyone who participates turning off their lights for an hour. In 2009, the Earth Hour website notes that hundreds of millions of people around the world participated and did indeed turn their lights off for one [...]

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