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28 Oct 2009 IN HOME & GARDEN | COMMENTS
When you own a house, there may seem like a never-ending list of things you want to improve, whether cosmetic -- like finally replacing peeling wallpaper or adding a splash of color with new paint -- or more functional, as with more insulation in the attic, or a more efficient heating...+ READ MORE
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25 Oct 2009 IN GREEN-MATERIALS-GUIDE | COMMENTS
In the world before air conditioning, there were lots of things people did to keep cool. Unfortunately we seem to have forgotten most of them.+ READ MORE
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25 Oct 2009 IN FEATURE | COMMENTS
Solar powered air conditioning is the holy grail of cooling; you need it most when it is hot and sunny.+ READ MORE
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20 Oct 2009 IN GREEN-MATERIALS-GUIDE | COMMENTS
When it comes to building or renovating a home, there are few simple choices. From styles and colors to location and design, there's an awful lot to consider, but, thankfully, you don't have to settle for materials whose production or use has a big-time negative impact on the planet. Here to help is...+ READ MORE
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20 Oct 2009 IN GREEN-MATERIALS-GUIDE | COMMENTS
Air conditioning is a relatively recent addition to houses, but has completely changed their design. Designers never worry much any more about cross-ventilation, window sizes, window openings, or orientation; just let the thermostat do the work. But it is all a lot more complicated that that.+ READ MORE
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2 Aug 2009 IN HOME & GARDEN | COMMENTS
An AC addiction is a disorder marked by an individual that cannot stop turning down the air conditioner and as a result must pay an astronomical amount of money each month for their power bill. But don't fret, you can beat the addiction strategically using fans. In fact, you can resolve to turn the...+ READ MORE
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29 Jul 2009 IN HOME & GARDEN | COMMENTS
Most people would say it is impossible to live in Texas without using air conditioning in the summer. After all, in the Dallas area we often get 100 plus degree temperatures for days on end. It seems a given that in these conditions air conditioning would be a no brainer. Maybe that is the problem....+ READ MORE
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28 Jul 2009 IN FOOD & HEALTH | COMMENTS
In addition to hacking your way to keeping cool with some low-impact lifestyle changes, you can also help cool down the actual temperature of your body with the help of yoga—the union of your body with its breath.
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15 Jul 2009 IN HOME & GARDEN | COMMENTS
What would you pay for a device that controls sunlight while allowing ventilation, that provides personal security without looking like bars on the window, that protects your windows in time of hurricanes and terrible weather, and looks good too; You certainly wouldn't call it low-tech+ READ MORE
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14 Jul 2009 IN FOOD & HEALTH | COMMENTS
As someone who’s spent one too many days in NYC’s sweltering concrete jungle summers, praying to the gods for a cross-breeze through my apartment’s windows doesn’t always cut it. Here are seven tricks of the trade to keep you—and the planet—cool and collected. + READ MORE
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10 Jul 2009 IN FOOD & HEALTH | COMMENTS
Earlier this season we presented a series of low tech tips for reducing the cost of cooling your home. One I missed was the attic fan. In more temperate parts of the country,just moving the air and having good ventilation could eliminate the need for AC much of the time.+ READ MORE
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29 Jun 2009 IN TECH & TRANSPORT | COMMENTS
During the summertime, it could be said that the hottest moment between is when you first get into your vehicle. This is the moment that really sets the mood for the trip. I don't know about you, but I don't like to drive grumpy. It opens the door for road rage, of which we already have plenty on...+ READ MORE
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26 Jun 2009 IN HOME & GARDEN | COMMENTS
Heating and cooling comprise 40% of the average citizen's energy consumption. To reduce your electrical bills and increase efficiency, proper maintenance of your air conditioner is imperative.+ READ MORE
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26 Jun 2009 IN WORK & CONNECT | COMMENTS
It's summertime. Which means it's getting hot. Which means it's about time to reach for the A/C to keep your house in the cool low 70s. Or not.+ READ MORE
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18 Jun 2009 IN FASHION & BEAUTY | COMMENTS
To make your skin the greenest and most gorgeous, we’ve rounded up our best warm-weather beauty recipes that are so delicious in scent—you might just be tempted to lick a little bit off. Consider yourself warned. + READ MORE
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