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Save Energy in Your Home

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Save Energy Energy conservation is becoming an increasingly important issue. Not only are the current methods of generating energy harmful to our planet, but they’re also becoming progressively more expensive with the gas and electricity prices being on a seemingly never-ending rise. Instead of turning a deaf ear every time someone mentions the words “global warming” or “saving the planet”, ... Read More »

Greener Yard: Tips on Having a Green Yard

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Greener Yard We all know that we, as a human race, are not perfect and that we’re slowly but surely doing almost everything possible to destroy our planet. However, that can change, and that change can start with you! Think globally – act locally. That’s exactly what you should do. Don’t ignore opportunities to make some simple improvements to your ... Read More »

Eco Friendly and Sustainable Green Building

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Eco Friendly and Sustainable Everywhere you turn today you can hear people discussing and considering “going green”. Due to the rate at which we are exploiting it, our planet is not sustainable and over the years we will slowly run out of natural resources that we need to survive. So, if you’re also one of the people concerned with this ... Read More »

Air Conditioning: Energy Saving Tips

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Air Conditioning It seems summers are only getting hotter. Every year we tend to waste a lot of electricity on running Air Conditioning units to keep the temperature down to bearable levels. On the other hand, energy saving mentality, also known as green thinking, has become the important lifestyle initiative. In order to balance on a tight rope of keeping ... Read More »

Home Energy Savings Infographic

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Home Energy Savings Replace older incandescent light bulbs with LED or CFL bulbs that consume less energy. Make sure attics and basements are properly insulated. Change HVAC filters monthly. Install a programmable or smart thermostat. Wrap your water heater with an insulated blanket to prevent heat loss. Put timers and/or motion detectors on outdoor lighting fixtures. Replace older appliances with ... Read More »

Energy Efficient Homes: A Buyer’s Guide

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Energy Efficient Homes Environmentalism has become more than just a passing trend in the 21st century, rather it has become a way of life for many mindful individuals across the globe, and the movement is becoming increasingly popular with each passing year. Read More »

Home Building with the Environment In Mind

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Home Building Green or eco-friendly is the way to go; there is no question about it. A few years ago, this was maybe a toss-up because of how cost-effective green technology was back then. However, things are completely different today. Every year, we get new green solutions for various aspects of our life. If you want to drive an eco-friendly ... Read More »

Home Energy Savings Tips for UK Homes

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Home Energy Savings It’s a glorious summer in the UK and we know many of you are celebrating the ability to keep the heating off for more than a month and enjoy plenty of BBQ’s. But, even though the weather is hot and the garden is calling, the summer is a good time to think about how you can save ... Read More »

Solar Energy? Here’s what you need to know

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Solar Energy We spend a fortune on electricity, yet the most powerful energy source in the universe is free. As central London estate agent LDG puts it, “The power that the sun provides our tiny planet in just one hour is enough to meet our energy needs for a whole year, so if you’re worried that solar power won’t be ... Read More »