1. Eco Living - How To Start One Step At A Time
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... works either. Solar panels lining the roof are the most common source of electricity, water heat, and other resources. There are people who have been working toward that dream their entire life but ...

2. How To Build Composts
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... thermometer, a device you can purchase at any gardening supply center. If your compost pile is dry, endeavor spraying it with a fine mist of water and give it a good turn to provide more moisture. About ...

3. Want To Go Green And Save Money?
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... even if the items are not being used, those blinking lights and clocks mean that they are consuming energy! One other prime example of how going green can save you money is switching from bottled water ...

4. Garden lighting and solar lights - What Can I choose from?
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... landscaped; having garden lighting can help to achieve the desired effect. Solar lights can be bought that work under water; great for that water feature or fish pond. Perhaps you prefer some nice looking ...

5. Live Clever, Live Greener
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... and will take longer to compost. Water the compost down once in awhile to get the enzymes activated. Come spring, you'll have some nice compost soil to add to your own vegetable garden for more healthy ...

6. The Green Kitchen - Eco Friendly Interior Design
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... will have many more options available. Some new kitchen appliances use the water and heat to fuel other appliances or features. Some new ideas include making use of the heat from a refrigerator's compressor ...

7. Building techniques that lower the energy usage in homes and buildings (Part 2)
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... this article we are going to look at improvements to heating, cooling, ventilation and water heating systems to reduce the energy use. Absorption refrigerator - The absorption refrigerator uses a heat ...

8. Designing and building a low-energy home
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... active energy technologies such as solar energy and wind power, use hot water heat recycling technologies, use fluorescent lighting, and efficient appliances. While it may be difficult and expensive ...

9. Tips to Save Energy Without Going Green
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... plug adaptors; turn the power strips off when the equipment is not in use (TVs and DVDs in standby mode still use several watts of power). Lower the thermostat on your hot water heater to 120°F (50°C). ...

10. Building techniques that lower the energy usage in homes and buildings (Part 1)
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... for active heating and cooling systems Passive solar techniques - use sunlight for useful energy without use of active mechanical systems. They convert sunlight into usable heat (water, air, thermal mass), ...

11. Design and construction strategies for sustainable living
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... do not result in unintended and negative results. It also ensures that the improvements cosider all energy loads - heating, cooling, ventilation of the air, water heating, appliances and plug loads as ...

12. Green Building & Remodeling For Dummies
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... step-by-step guide introduces you to every facet of green building and remodeling, from sizing up construction sites and selecting materials to working with green professionals, reducing energy and water ...

13. NAHB,s Voluntary Model Green Home Building Guidelines
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... efficient mechanical systems, appliances, and lighting into a home, yielding long-term utility bill savings and increased comfort for the homeowner. Water Efficiency/Conservation - Although, the relative ...

14. Green Renovation Checklist
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... for your home, to heat water, and to improve indoor lighting. The U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy can help you find the right solar solutions for you. Reduce ...

15. Tips for Green Landscaping
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Note: During drought conditions outdoor watering restrictions may be imposed, and therefore some of the following tips will not apply. Watering: Detect and repair all leaks in irrigation systems. ...