Old House Blogger Contest

Homes exist to shelter us from storms, protect us from the elements, and keep us safe from nature. But, is nature safe from our homes?

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"What's the most environmentally friendly way to remove the snow from my sidewalk?" This is one of the most popular questions that I get from readers. My favorite answer is "wait till spring." If that's not practical for you then try these methods.

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Considering that half the homes built before 1972 have zero or very little insulation, your old home is potentially a big contributor to regional pollution. There's a great tool to help find how clean your electricity is.

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What projects are the real appraisal boosters? Granite countertops? New floors? Both nice to brag about - but, as a general rule their costs outweigh the added value to the home. Investing in home energy efficiency and renewable energy helps raise a home's value and help it sell faster.

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Summer's here and getting hotter. But you can use the old features of your house to help keep it cool without raising your energy bills.

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