Green Living and other home improvements
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Spring cleaning and taxes: April's here
A lot can be said about April. First there are those pranks that no matter how many years you've had to prepare, you still fall for. Then there are the showers and the dreaded pressure of tax returns. So it may actually… More >>
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How to burn a native plant garden for healthy growth
For millions of years, before the arrival of humans, many regions thrived on natural burn cycles. Plants and trees adapted to these periodic burns that helped maintain diversity and eliminate invading species. Today,… More >>
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How many teenagers does it take to turn off a lightbulb?
How do you turn off the lights? It seems like a simple question for a simple task. But if it so easy why do you find yourself yelling at the kids to "turn off the lights"? So . . . how many teenagers does it take to… More >>
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Is your renovation worth it?: The cost vs. value of remodeling
How much does a renovation increase your home's value? This is the question asked by the annual Remodeling Cost vs. Value Report. The 2016 report makes clear that in almost every case renovation will not increase the… More >>
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Solar homes are worth more money: here's the proof
Researchers at the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory say that homes with rooftop solar have increased value when they are sold. Their report, "Appraising the Sun," showed that photovoltaics (PV) add real value to… More >>