by Linda Costello — How can you ensure that your home is as earth-friendly as possible? Three primary areas are often overlooked in new builds, and they were not even considered in older homes. The first is leaky windows. Windows that do not have a tight seal will increase your utility bills, as well as […]
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Green is just common sense
February 25, 2012
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by Dana W. Ball — I am not terribly fond of the term “green” as a moniker for the most recent cultural phenomena — which could, more correctly, be described as a paradigm shift in the way we perceive and employ sustainable technologies, renewable materials and energy resources. We previously attempted to adopt a green […]
Indoor toxins can destroy your health
February 23, 2012
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According to a study by the California Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), we breathe anywhere between 10,000 and 70,000 liters of air every 24 hours. And since we cannot live without it, the quality of our air is extremely important — even tiny levels of airborne toxins can pose significant health concerns. Yet, air quality is […]
February 25, 2012
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