Green Living and other home improvements
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3 coolest eco-gadgets from Greenbuild 2012
This year the Greenbuild International Expo and Conference was the most exciting ever. Over 25,000 people dedicated to making our lives better gathered in San Francisco to share an optimistic vision of the future. With… More >>
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What election predictions can teach us about energy efficiency
Do the math. It's that simple. That's how you can build or renovate a home that can eliminate its energy bills forever. Net zero energy means producing as much or more energy on your property as you consume inside your… More >>
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5 energy smart home apps that will change your life
Over the 30 years of the life of your mortgage you could pay over $500,000 in energy for your home and gasoline for your car. The money usually trickles out slowly in a steady stream. Other times it pours out in a torrent.… More >>
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Invisible family helps government test net zero energy house
It looks like a regular home. But don't try to bring this family of four a "welcome to the neighborhood" casserole any time soon. They have all the same appliances as a common household. They use heating and air conditioning… More >>
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High tech gear to make old houses smart homes
Old houses leak energy. But much of the energy they leak has nothing to do with the age of the house. Lights are left on in empty rooms, the a/c cranks all day while no one is home, and the XBox and the printer suck… More >>
