Category Archives: Green Homes

Eco Friendly Children Clothes, Go Organic!

Posted on June 17, 2011 by Cathy

It is a familiar idea that numerous customers feel that natural or environmentally-friendly kids clothes are not trendy and is synonymous to covering your child in a coarse woven sack. The word “natural” has been related with uncomplimentary brands like … Continue reading →

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Energy Efficiency Will Attract New Homebuyers

Posted on March 25, 2011 by Cathy

Energy efficiency is one of the biggest advantages when it comes to purchasing a new home according to home builders. Buyers don’t always easily recognize some of the ways that home builders make homes more cost effective, like with kitchen … Continue reading →

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The Best Common House Plants

Posted on March 23, 2011 by Cathy

Indoor plants provide both an aesthetic quality to the home and also have health benefits. Plants are able to filter toxins such as formaldehyde, xylene and toluene, all of which can get into the house via paint and building material. … Continue reading →

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Five Steps to a Greener Home

Posted on January 31, 2011 by Cathy

Five Steps to a Greener Home Lauren Brombert They don’t make noise.  They don’t need much attention.  Your basic household products seem harmless enough.  But hiding in the kitchen, bathroom, broom closet and garage are cleansers whose ingredients have been … Continue reading →

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Tips for Winter Energy Conservation

Posted on January 16, 2011 by Cathy

Winter can be an energy-intensive season. It’s understandable to want to cut your energy use as the temperature drops. Thankfully, many energy conservation strategies are simple and easy to do. Here are some tips on how to keep the heat … Continue reading →

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How to Have a Feng Shui House

Posted on January 10, 2011 by Cathy

Feng Shui is a means by which people can feel more peaceful and content in their personal space. It’s more psychological than theological, although some practitioners of Feng Shui believe in the invocation of the god of luck. If you … Continue reading →

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Home Made Energy – How Does a Zero Energy Home Work?

Posted on January 8, 2011 by Cathy

A zero energy home (ZEH) is one where all of the energy needs for the household are supplied by alternative means. It does not mean a home that uses no electricity. Solar panels and solar water heating systems are generally … Continue reading →

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How to Do a Home Energy Assessment

Posted on January 5, 2011 by Cathy

If you are eco-conscious, that means you are concerned about your impact on the earth. And that extends to your personal energy use. Therefore, as an eco-conscious homeowner, it’s a good idea to have an energy assessment. What Is an … Continue reading →

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How to Choose the Right Type of Solar Power System for Your Home

Posted on January 4, 2011 by Cathy

More and more people want to incorporate solar power into their daily lives. However, there are some things to bear in mind if you want to install a solar power system in your home. Not just any system will do. … Continue reading →

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How Does Geothermal Work – What Are the Advantages of Using Geothermal Power

Posted on January 3, 2011 by Cathy

Geothermal heating and air conditioning systems are gaining in popularity, and for good reason. Geothermal heat pumps are not a new idea – they have been in use since the 1940s – but with the recent green movement, more people … Continue reading →

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