Category Archives: Green Living

Paper Countertops?!?

Keeping it green, there are some new companies that are utilizing up to 100% post-consumer paper and petroleum free resin to make counter tops.  This is something that I really want to try myself. I love the idea of recycling into something that will take a beating as I cook on it.  One super neat [...]
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Spring Farmer’s Market to Open on Square

The Dane County Farmer’s Market is about to open outside on the square. April 18th will be the beginning of the Spring/Summer season. During the chilly months, Madison Senior Center hosts DCFM. If you want to avoid crowds, do your shopping before 9:00 am. If you can, bring your own bags and bike down!
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Gardening for Wildlife

As the green begins to peak through the dead leaves, we can all do our part to create our own eco-system in our backyard. The National Wildlife Federation has some simple and great ideas.  Everything from mulch to rain gardens (how to construct rain gardens) that keeps run-off out of our lakes.  Some of the simple ideas and [...]
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2009 Window and Door Tax Credits

For more detailed information on the specifics of the 2009 Window and Door Tax Credits, visit GetwithGreen.com
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Green-Up Your Home with Energy-Saving Home Improvements

Spring is Here! ~ Don’t forget to ”Green-Up” your home! On February 17, 2009, President Obama signed a stimulus bill (The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009) that made some significant changes to the energy efficiency tax credits. If you want to make your home more energy efficient: The 10 percent tax credit for energy-saving home improvements climbs [...]
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