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Green Savvy - The environment, energy efficiency, solar power, & green living » Environmentally Friendly Homes http://green.savvy-cafe.com The environment, energy efficiency, solar power, & green living Thu, 29 Oct 2009 11:28:43 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 en hourly 1 Five Ways to Make Your Home and Wallet Greener http://green.savvy-cafe.com/five-ways-to-make-your-home-and-wallet-greener-2009-04-22/ http://green.savvy-cafe.com/five-ways-to-make-your-home-and-wallet-greener-2009-04-22/#comments Wed, 22 Apr 2009 20:35:39 +0000 Jennifer http://green.savvy-cafe.com/?p=412

(ARA) – With tightened budgets, you may be surprised to learn that going green at home is not only good for the planet but also good for your pocket book. “People are re-evaluating everything they do, from driving cars to how they eat,” says Lisa Tiedt, MSN.com green expert. “With a few simple home improvements, it’s [...] Related posts:

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Investing in a Green Home Starts with the Windows (ARA) – This year’s big home improvement trend is not the hottest paint color or the newest countertop surface. With a stagnant economy, American homeowners may not be in a buy/sell mode, but rather a remodel and stay put mentality, tackling projects [...] Related posts:

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With almost universal agreement by the world’s scientific community that human activity is accelerating global warming, it’s not just the environmentalists that are advocating change. The concept of “going green” is an increasingly popular lifestyle trend among today’s concerned consumers. According to the Lifestyle of Health and Sustainability Organization, consumers spend $6.5 billion on “sustainable economy” [...] Related posts:

]]> http://green.savvy-cafe.com/tips-to-transform-your-home-into-an-eco-friendly-haven-2008-02-05/feed/ 1 Improving Air Quality Starts at Home http://green.savvy-cafe.com/improving-air-quality-starts-at-home-2008-01-30/ http://green.savvy-cafe.com/improving-air-quality-starts-at-home-2008-01-30/#comments Wed, 30 Jan 2008 23:12:59 +0000 Jennifer http://green.savvy-cafe.com/improving-air-quality-starts-at-home-2008-01-30/

Air quality in the home is always important but there comes a time when it becomes more important than ever. If you’re planning to start a family, for instance, you want to make sure that during and after your pregnancy your air quality is as healthy as it can be. The growing concern about how environmental [...] Related posts:

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Eight Great Green Home Improvement Projects for the New Year (ARA) – Out with the old and in with the new hits home for home improvement enthusiasts ready to tackle new projects in the New Year. Get rid of old, leaky windows or drafty doors, heave out furniture with no fashion sense and crack open a [...] Related posts:

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(NC)-Canadian homeowners are doing more to lessen their impact on the environment. With new technologies and innovations becoming available, the opportunities are endless – even extending to home furnaces. “It’s important to evaluate how much or how little your home heating system is contributing to your environmental impact,” says Mark Deneau, marketing representative of ECR International, [...] Related posts:

]]> http://green.savvy-cafe.com/new-furnace-technology-reduces-homeowners-carbon-footprint-2007-11-16/feed/ 0 ‘Greening’ the Outdoors Begins in Your Own Backyard http://green.savvy-cafe.com/%e2%80%98greening%e2%80%99-the-outdoors-begins-in-your-own-backyard-2007-09-29/ http://green.savvy-cafe.com/%e2%80%98greening%e2%80%99-the-outdoors-begins-in-your-own-backyard-2007-09-29/#comments Sat, 29 Sep 2007 01:15:08 +0000 Jennifer http://green.savvy-cafe.com/%e2%80%98greening%e2%80%99-the-outdoors-begins-in-your-own-backyard-2007-09-29/

Nurturing the environment starts at home, right in your backyard. There are countless steps the entire family can take to develop and care for their outdoor haven. Tending to the lawn and garden in environmentally focused ways triggers special rewards like the sweet taste of strawberries picked fresh from your edible garden or a nighttime [...] Related posts:

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Functional used to be the best word to describe “green” home design and décor. But, luckily, “green” has been undergoing a glamorous transformation. With more demand for environmentally-friendly products, designers and manufacturers are introducing upscale and luxurious options that prove stylish and “good for the earth” can go hand in hand. According to home improvement expert [...] Related posts:

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