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September 14, 2012 | Friday
MERV Ratings: What Do They Mean?
When we set out to build a new construction home, we had a lot of research to do. Having lived in NYC apartments for ...
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Green
September 14, 2012 | Friday
Bob Vila Radio: The Solar Decathlon
Today, September 14th, is the kickoff of the 2012 Solar Decathlon, and this year it’s being held in sunny Spain. List...
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SARAH MONZON & BOB VILA
Green
September 12, 2012 | Wednesday
Cleaning Green: Eco-Friendly Products for Your Home
Cleaning green is becoming more important to many people, especially those with allergies, sensitive pets, or childre...
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DONNA BOYLE SCHWARTZ
Green
September 11, 2012 | Tuesday
Bob Vila Radio: Fall Safety Check
Fall’s a good time to do a top-to-bottom safety check of your home to protect your family and save big bucks on major...
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SARAH MONZON & BOB VILA
Green
August 30, 2012 | Thursday
Fresh Pastry Stand: New Business from Old Housewares
Whether making cake stands or candles, Fresh Pastry Stand's Deva Mirel finds inspiration in the vintage kitchen and i...
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JANE DAGMI
Green
August 26, 2012 | Sunday
Bob Vila Radio: Deconstruction, Not Demolition
Deconstruction is the new demolition. CM_BVNOTES-1235-6 Recycled Bldg ProductsListen to BOB VILA ON DECONSTRUCTION, ...
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SARAH MONZON & BOB VILA
Green
August 25, 2012 | Saturday
Bob Vila Radio: Mold Removal
4 out of 10 American homes have a mold problem. If you’ve got an area less than 10 square feet and your household doe...
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SARAH MONZON & BOB VILA
Green
August 24, 2012 | Friday
Bob Vila Radio: Energy Saving Light Switches
Wherever lights are accidentally left on a lot, your home is leaking money. Sometimes, just changing the switch can s...
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SARAH MONZON & BOB VILA
Green
August 14, 2012 | Tuesday
How To: Dispose of Household Hazardous Waste
Recycling is more than sorting out plastic bottles and composting leftovers. Proper disposal of household objects is ...
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ERIC ROSENZWEIG
Green
August 05, 2012 | Sunday
Bob Vila Radio: Low-VOC Paints
There’s more to that “new paint smell” than you might think. What you’re smelling are volatile organic compounds, or ...
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SARAH MONZON & BOB VILA
Green
August 04, 2012 | Saturday
Bob Vila Radio: Lightning Protection
You’ve heard it said that you’ve got a better chance of being struck by lighting than winning the lottery, and that’s...
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SARAH MONZON & BOB VILA
Green
August 01, 2012 | Wednesday
Bob Vila Radio: Bee & Wasp Control
Late summer’s when you see ‘em, but now’s not actually the best time to mess with a bee or wasp nest. The queen esta...
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SARAH MONZON & BOB VILA
Green
July 31, 2012 | Tuesday
Bob Vila Radio: Salvaged Treasure
Now that folks are more conscious about not sending everything to the landfill, and there are even tax incentives for...
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SARAH MONZON & BOB VILA
Green
July 20, 2012 | Friday
Bob Vila Radio: Home Recycling Centers
By now we all know that recycling’s the way to go, but to get your whole family on board, you need a system that’s ea...
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SARAH MONZON & BOB VILA
Green
July 15, 2012 | Sunday
Bob Vila Radio: Go Local
It’s a great idea to shop for green products, but don’t forget to factor transport into the true cost of what you’re ...
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SARAH MONZON & BOB VILA
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