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On the list of many things I have to do to go green in my new home is to upgrade to Energy Star appliances as soon as I can. Of particular concern are my Maytag washer and dryer that look like they’ve been around since before I was born. Energy efficiency and water saving wasn’t [...]

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If you’re looking to build or remodel a home, one of the most important decisions you can make involves your home’s roof. The roof is essential not only for keeping the elements out but for keeping the temperature in the house constant. When making your decision on roofing materials you should consider a reflective roof, [...]

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The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 is full of initiatives that President Obama and Congress are hoping will boost our economy. At 1588 pages, most people probably wouldn’t take the time to read the whole thing, but there are some tax credits they might be missing out on. The economic stimulus package lengthens [...]

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After my last article on having a successful professional home energy audit, a reader sent me an e-mail wanting more details about what kind of money he could expect to save if he paid for an audit. Would it really be worth spending a few hundred dollars for it? It’s a good question, and one [...]

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With President Obama announcing thousands of dollars in tax credits for families to increase energy efficiency in their homes, there has never been a better time to perform a home energy audit. Conducting an audit could result you in energy savings equaling hundreds or even thousands of dollars over the medium and long term. Best [...]

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