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» Environmentally friendly roof insulation
By Green Living Tips | Published 10/3/2008 | repairs , home , building |
If you can afford the initial outlay, roof insulation is an absolute must for all houses and environmentally friendly insulation is available that will not only cut down on your heating and cooling costs, but also your impact on the earth.
» Economical double glazing
By Green Living Tips | Published 06/6/2008 | repairs , energy , building |

There are many millions of homes around the world that have been built without real consideration of energy efficiency and much heat is lost during winter and gained during summer through glass windows. There's a way to double glaze your windows that costs hundreds instead of thousands.

» Planned obsolescence
By Green Living Tips | Published 06/1/2008 | repairs , home , gadgets |
It's one thing for a product to generally wear out, quite another for a manufacturer to ensure a part of it does within a desired timeframe. Planned obsolescence fuels hyperconsumption which impacts heavily on wallets - and our environment.
» Greener swimming pools
By Green Living Tips | Published 02/29/2008 | water , repairs , home , garden , building |
No - not the color; I mean environmentally-friendly stuff :). If you're considering installing a pool or have one, there are some pretty simple things you can do to make your backyard swimming hole a little more earth friendly.
» Greener de-icing
By Green Living Tips | Published 12/22/2007 | water , repairs , home |

De-icing is a major and recurring task for many people in the Northern Hemisphere. While it's important that our roads, driveways, footpaths and sidewalks are safe, we need to spare a thought for the environment in regards to de-icing activities.



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