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Turn Down the AC for Better Skin, Energy Efficiency 11 Jun 2009 IN FOOD & HEALTH \| COMMENTS Turning down your air-conditioner is an easy and obvious way to save energy. However, there may be aesthetic benefits as well. Air-conditioning puts cool, dry air into your home. Your skin loves moisture and cold air has less moisture than warm air.+ READ MORE	{ }
7 Great Ways to Insulate Your Windows 10 Jun 2009 IN HOME & GARDEN \| COMMENTS From an energy standpoint, windows might seem like a detriment. A significant portion of heat loss is due to windows, but doing away with them would be foolish. Using natural light can create a pleasant in-home atmosphere and reduce your lighting expenditure. Opening them for fresh air or putting a...+ READ MORE	{ }
5 Easy Steps to A Well-Insulated House 10 Jun 2009 IN HOME & GARDEN \| COMMENTS Insulation is one of the greenest things you can do to your home. Heating and cooling comprise the majority of an average home's energy consumption. On top of that, insulation protects the house from rot, mold and decay, stretching the home's lifespan. Maintaining an old house is greener than...+ READ MORE	{ }
Green Alternatives to Traditional Insulation 10 Jun 2009 IN HOME & GARDEN \| COMMENTS Insulation is so important to energy-efficiency and reducing global warming that the government will help you insulate your house. Over half of your home's energy consumption goes towards heating or cooling your domicile. That's why proper insulation is paramount to green living. Switching off...+ READ MORE	{ }
Obama's Posse Says: Paint Your Roof White 27 May 2009 IN HOME & GARDEN \| COMMENTS I’ve always pined for the cool, energy-reflecting white-washed roofs and buildings infamous on the Greek isles like Santorini and Mykonos. So when news broke yesterday that the Obama administration wants to paint U.S. roofs all white, I was all ears. + READ MORE	{ }
Seal Those Ducts for Improved Air Quality, Energy Efficiency 27 May 2009 IN HOME & GARDEN \| This same concept can be applied to all kinds of leaks such as those under door... +FULL COMMENT	{ }
Wa$ted Episode: Big House Big Waste (Video) 13 May 2009 IN WA$TED! \| COMMENTS Annabelle and Holter visit Mike and Julie's dream house which is sapping their savings with huge energy costs and family habits that need to change. Mom, Dad, four kids, and even their three dogs and two cats, take on Annabelle's family challenge to reduce waste and earn some cash.+ READ MORE	{ }
How to Get the Most From Your Tankless Hot Water Heater 13 May 2009 IN HOME & GARDEN \| COMMENTS Typically, a tankless hot water heater, also known as a demand hot water heater, is 24%-34% more energy efficient than your standard hot water heater if your home uses less than 41 gallons of hot water per day and 8-14% more efficient in a household that uses 86 gallons of water a day.+ READ MORE	{ }
Low-Tech Tips: Tune Your Windows 22 Apr 2009 IN HOME & GARDEN \| COMMENTS The windows on your home are no just holes in the wall that you open or close, they are actually part of a sophisticated ventilation machine. It is another "Oldway" —People used to take it for granted that you tune them for the best ventilation, but in this thermostat age we seem to have...+ READ MORE	{ }
Stop Heat Loss With Energy Panels 22 Apr 2009 IN HOME & GARDEN \| COMMENTS Windows account for 25% of your home's energy loss, and that's when they are closed. If your windows are drafty of if you only have single pane windows, it might be time to look at some window-related insulation solutions. You could put bubble wrap on your windows. or plastic, but you'll have...+ READ MORE	{ }

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