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Green Kitchens: How to Do It; Why It Matters
If your kitchen is the heart of your home, it should reflect your best
self. It should be a place you enjoy and feel good about, knowing it's
healthy for you and the environment. In other words, whatever
decorating and style decisions you make for your kitchen, why not make
it green?
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Elements of a Green Bathroom
Green materials and ecological design are the cutting edge ways to implement sound health and hygiene practices so that we can continue to enjoy our surroundings without harm. This is a good tip sheet on healthy and enviromentally safe bathroom.
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HET; High effieciency Toilets
Designed for water conservation, high efficiency toilets use an average of 20 percent less water per flush than the industry standard. This can save as much as $50 per year and even more in dry areas where water bills are higher.
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Universal Design Bathrooms
Universal design means takes accessibility a step further by asserting that all homes should
accommodate all people, including those of different ability, height,
and age. Universal design means true accessibility. As we age, this may also add to property values.
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Solar Water Heaters
Solar water heaters are an environmentally sound and can meet part or all of a home's hot water needs. There are some considerations before you buy, read on to see if you can use these systems of the future.
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Active Solar Heating Systems Save Energy
Active solar heating systems are most cost-effective when they are used
for most of the year in cold climates with good solar
resources. If you are facing high energy costs consider the investment of an active solar Heating System. The Federal Tax incentives and local companies incentives can bring your costs down and keep you off the grid.
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Passive Solar Design - The Basics
To save energy costs you should understand the basic priciples of Passive solar Energy. There is a lot you can do to lower your bills without expensive changes.
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Windows Can Lower Your Energy Bills
Windows are an important element in passive solar home designs. They
can reduce heating, cooling, and lighting needs in a house. Proper understanding of window types will lower your energy bills
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Cool Roofs: Reflective Roofing Materials
Consider reflective
roofing materials that avoid absorbing heat. Roofing materials that reflect the sun's energy will help keep the
indoor temperature down. If you dont yet need to replace your roof
consider Roof barriers and Insulation. Save a ton on cooling bills!
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Sustainable Landscaping
Sustainable Landscaping can efficiently manage your
resources, reduce
waste and pollution. Enjoy a beautiful non-
polluting garden while using less water, saving you time and lowering your
bills.
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Home Toxic Checklist; Green Solutions to Ordinary Household Products
We all know that most common household products can also be harmful to
Humans, especially babies, the elderly and peopel with low immune
systems. Lets see how we can save money and protect our enviroment at the same time.
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