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5 Easy Ways to Green Clean Your Carpets

September 1st, 2010 · 1 Comment · Green Homes

Going Green When You Clean Your Carpets: Green Homes Tips
Carpeting requires frequent cleaning to avoid indoor air pollution and maintain a clean appearance. The carpet can be one of the dirtiest places in a home and it also happens to be where we and especially our children and pets spend a lot of time [...]

Environmentally Friendly Solutions to Ant Problems

July 30th, 2010 · No Comments · Green Homes

As summer months roll on, a short stroll around the perimeter of your house may tell the not so surprising tale of the yearly ant infestation. I don’t know what it is about summer and ants in the yard, or worse, in the house, but it’s true. Maybe it’s the hot weather and the water [...]

Major U.S. Regions and Their Native Plant Species

July 28th, 2010 · No Comments · Green Homes

When beginning this topic, I quickly realized it could become a lecture on ALL of the United States regions, and their native plants. Not only each region, but also each state — and within each state, there are sometimes multiple regions. Ugh.
It’s not as simple as dividing the United States into north, south, east and [...]

Facts on Home Star Energy Retrofit Act of 2010

July 27th, 2010 · No Comments · Green Homes

Understanding the Home Star Energy Retrofit Act of 2010
The Home Star Energy Retrofit Act of 2010 is on its way. Commonly known as “cash for caulkers,” this bill has been approved in the House of Representatives and now awaits final approval by the Senate.
This is great news for homeowners and contractors. The bill provisions $6 [...]

The Best Eco-Friendly Furniture and Home Design

June 10th, 2010 · 2 Comments · Green Homes

The Coolest Eco-Friendly Furniture and Design for Your Green Home
We have a decent grasp on how to make our homes more energy efficient Eco-Friendly. It helps having a choice when the old electronics and appliances have to go, knowing which bulbs to put in our lamps and fixtures. What about the things we sit on, [...]