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Paper Countertops?!?

By Heidi | Published: May 18, 2009
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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Green-Up Your Home with Energy-Saving Home Improvements

By Heidi | Published: March 20, 2009
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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Going Green: The Madison Homeowner’s Guide (Part 2 of 2)

By Heidi | Published: July 31, 2008
In the last post we discussed some tips on how to be a greener Madison homeowner. A good resource to help you out with the greening of your home is www.energystar.gov. Energy Star is a government-backed joint effort between the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy that helps Americans save money [...]
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Going Green: The Madison Homeowner’s Guide (Part1 of 2)

By Heidi | Published: July 29, 2008
With all the alarming publicity regarding the climate crisis and global warming, we should all be proud to live in and around the “green” city of Madison. Over the years, Madison has gained a reputation as a green destination, much of which is due to its population’s dedication to the maintenance and protection of the [...]
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Madison Homeowners, Tips To Combat The Rising Fuel Prices

By Heidi | Published: June 29, 2008
Summer is here and it is hot!  I can hear the screams of joy by some and the sighs of disgust by others.  For many this is the time of year that their electricity bills soar as they run their air conditioner units almost 24/7 in an attempt to keep their Madison homes cool.  Unfortunately, [...]
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