Posts by Matthew Grocoff
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Coolest Home Tech Items on Kickstarter
Kickstarter makes it possible for entrepreneurs to gain access to customers and funding in unprecedented ways. According to a study by the University of Pennsylvania, Kickstarter has created over 300,000 jobs and created… More >>
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Designer Stovetops Going Outside the Box
I've written about induction cooktops for a number of years and they are finally starting to catch fire in the U.S. (Check out why I think induction is today's most revolutionary cooking technology Here, and here and… More >>
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Warning: 3 Trees You Should Never Plant
Aliens are invading America! Posing as beautiful trees and flowers they are slowing killing forests, insects and birds. Many of us are unwitting accomplices in this war on native landscapes. According to Center for… More >>
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How to make an awesome teepee playhouse
Kids crave refuge. It's why they love the cardboard boxes at Christmas, hiding under the dining room table, building forts, and playing in the little nook under the staircase. Refuge is one of the patterns of the science… More >>
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How much are solar panels worth?
For many years it's been clear that homes with solar have added value for buyers. But it wasn't until very recently that appraisers had a way to calculate that value. We installed solar on our roof in November of 2010… More >>
