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20 Energy-Saving Ideas for 2009
Whether you want to save energy to save money or save the planet, there are many things you can do. |
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At Home with...Cheryl Tiegs
Once a supermodel famous for her beautiful features and sexy magazine cover shots, Cheryl Tiegs now focuses on something she ... |
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At Home with...Cy Curnin
He achieved success as the lead vocalist of The Fixx, but instead of oversized mansions and luxury, Cy Curnin enjoys life with ... |
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At Home with...David Alan Basche
Buying a home in Harlem, N.Y., seems like the opposite of what successful actor David Alan Basche—Debra Messing’s conceited, ... |
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At Home with...Ed Begley, Jr.
Actor and activist Ed Begley, Jr. used to be mocked for his energy-conserving methods, but today people are turning to him for ... |
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BobVila.com's Top 21 Energy-Saving Ideas for 2008
Bob Vila has been on the presidential campaign trail talking about energy efficiency. Now, BobVila.com shares 21 ... |
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Check the Label: A Guide to Green Designations for the Home
The green-minded consumer can quickly get disoriented in today’s growing market of green homes, green certifications and green ... |
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Creating a Zero-Energy Home
The concept of a Zero-Energy Home, one that produces enough energy to power itself over the course of a year, is gaining ... |
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Easy Greening: Affordable Ways to Green Your Home
Some homeowners are looking for a quick green fix, whether to prep a home for sale or to stay current. Here are some easy, ... |
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Green Backlash: The Wind Turbine Controversy
As the nation rushes to add renewable energy to its power portfolio, a growing chorus of homeowners and others are expressing ... |
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Green Homes Special Series: Part Fourteen: Zero-Energy Homes
Many homeowners are finding their budgets stretched with escalating prices for home heating, cooling and electricity. But ... |
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Green Homes Special Series: Part Seventeen: Green Tools Online
Interactive green tools allow homeowners to determine costs and paybacks for efficiency upgrades as well as home additions and ... |
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Green Homes Special Series: Part Sixteen: Creating Your Green Plan
You want to go green, but where do you start? Here’s how to create an eco-friendly plan for your new home or remodeling project. |
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Heating with Biomass: Pellet and Corn Stoves
More homeowners are considering biomass heating, a renewable energy source that burns clean and has little impact on the ... |
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Modular Homes Go Greener
Modular homes not only offer a green alternative to site-built homes, some builders are soaring far beyond eco-friendliness to ... |
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Power Your Home with the Sun
Here’s another great tip from BobVila.com.
When photovoltaics—or the conversion of solar energy to electric power—came on ... |
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Residential Solar Heating Collectors
Solar collectors are the heart of most solar energy systems. The collector absorbs the sun's light energy and changes it into ... |
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Solar Collectors or Photovoltaics for Residential Use
With fuel prices skyrocketing, now is a good time for homeowners to consider photovoltaics—electricity generating solar ... |
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Solar Hot Water
Here's another great tip from BobVila.com.
If you have a south-facing roof, you’re probably paying too much for hot water. ... |
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Solar or Photovoltaic Roofs
When converting sunlight to energy, the most obvious place to put the collectors is on the roof. |
