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Sep
01
2016
11 tips to improve your home's comfort and efficiency
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Matt Grocoff
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Green Renovations
From installing a smart thermostat to filling up air leaks with rope caulk, learn what you can do to make your home more efficient.
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Aug
18
2016
You won't believe this driveway made of wood
By:
Matt Grocoff
, Contributing Writer
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Green Renovations
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Home Improvement Tips
Concrete is cheap, but it's ugly, isn't eco-friendly, and attracts a lot of heat. Black Locust wood pavers solve all those problems.
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Aug
04
2016
New loan for adding solar: HomeStyle Energy Mortgage
By:
Matt Grocoff
, Contributing Writer
In:
Green Renovations
Older homes can be costly to update, particularly when it comes to adding modern energy efficiency. Learn which new loan includes those costs.
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Jun
09
2016
9 killer design ideas for salvaged windows
By:
Matt Grocoff
, Contributing Writer
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Green Renovations
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Home Improvement Tips
Whether you're looking to repurpose your own old windows or found some you want to give new life to, read on for 9 great ways to use salvaged windows.
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May
12
2016
Protecting your family from lead in drinking water
By:
Matt Grocoff
, Contributing Writer
In:
Home Improvement Tips
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Green Renovations
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In The News
Having your water tested, using water filters, and being aware of other water hazards can help give you peace of mind. Here's what the CDC recommends.
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