There are times when we enjoy sitting outside and watching it rain and the wind blow. Then there are other times where we desperately try to run for cover because the storm is reaching a level we have never seen before. There is no telling what kind of weather mother nature can release daily. But,…
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Your life gets busy which is why you’ve decided to hire a cleaning service to take care of your house. It’s not long after the cleaners leave that you start to feel sick. It might have something to do with the products they used. Many cleaning products sound great by the description on the bottle…
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There are many reasons to go green when it comes to construction. Keeping the planet’s health in mind when we build isn’t always easy but it is noble. Of course, there is something wrong with the way we keep contaminating the Earth. Do we have to ditch the car and the dream house for a…
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It’s no secret that electric bills in the United States are sky-high. How high? The average cost of electricity is around 12 cents per kilowatt/hour or $120 a month. While this may not sound like a lot, it adds up over the course of a year. This number may be higher for businesses, too. The…
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Are you looking for more ways you can reduce your environmental footprint? You should think about building a sustainable home. We’ve put together this guide to show you five reasons this investment will benefit both you and the environment. So let’s get started! 1. Benefits the Environment Sustainable homes reduce the amount of energy your…
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There are over 367,000 HVAC and refrigeration technicians in the country. When your AC stops working in the middle of summer, you’re going to want to know how to find the right one for the job. Otherwise, you might find yourself sweating it out. After all, summer is their busy season. Finding the perfect HVAC contractor now…
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Few things can ruin the environment and feel of your house as a pile of junk. Whether it’s old furniture, food waste, or any other kind of garbage that needs to be disposed of, having a pile of junk in a corner of a room or outside can completely ruin your homey vibes. Getting rid of junk…
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Did you know that the price of an average home in the United States is roughly $200,000? At the same time, building your own house from scratch can cost between $165,000 and $475,000, depending on various factors. This begs the question of what is more cost-effective – building vs buying a home? There are many…
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Your yard looks alright, but it’s missing something. Right now, it’s just average. You want it to be spectacular. You’ve come to the right place. Below, we’re going to provide you with nine tips for yard maintenance. Once you’re through with these, you’ll have the best-looking yard on the block! 1. Update Your Mailbox You…
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It’s every business owner’s worst nightmare: an overflowing drain that floods carpeting, furniture, and other fixtures with dirty wastewater. Not only are you wasting water, but your next high water bill will be paired with costly plumbing repairs and water restoration! When you take the time to prevent clogs and leaks in advance, you save…
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Having chickens can be an excellent and productive relationship, but do you know how to clean a chicken coop properly? Depending on how your enclosure is designed (check out these awesome layouts at Organicchickenfeed.com), it can be daunting trying to figure out how to clean each of the living areas in the coop. If you…
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The pandemic has come with a lot more repercussions than meets the eye. For example, vehicle break-ins have spiked all across the country these past few months. Being the victim of a car break-in can be scary, as well as a big inconvenience to your daily plans. However, there are specific steps you can take…
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An eco-friendly makeover for your home is an excellent way to reduce your carbon footprint—but make sure your approach is a true “green” approach! Your heart and intentions can be in the right place, but it’s easy to make some common mistakes when trying to choose eco-friendly renovations for your home. In some cases, the…
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Did you know that a whopping 91% of plastic isn’t recycled? This shocking statistic shines a spotlight on the plastic war that the world is currently fighting. Have you joined the battle against plastic? To start, you MUST recycle! If your family doesn’t think twice about throwing away soda bottles, food waste, wrappers, and jars…
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How environmentally friendly is your HVAC? Though air conditioning is not very eco-friendly, the more advanced HVAC systems are, the more efficiently they run. Still, as of 2018, 12 percent of US home energy consumption comes from air conditioning. Therefore, it’s important to try to reduce the carbon footprint of your new HVAC system. Check…
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All around us, climate change is having a marked effect on the planet. Scientists recently announced that the oceans are hotter than ever before, while wildfires like those in Australia are expected to become commonplace. Everyone needs to make a difference. There are 100 companies that contribute 71 percent of the world’s emissions. While these…
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Do you often go to sustainable restaurants? Perhaps you don’t even realize it when you do. These restaurants are like any others in most ways, except that they go to great lengths to preserve the natural environment while conducting their business. “Sustainability focuses on meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of…
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