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» 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.

» Hot water heater blankets
By Green Living Tips | Published 08/17/2007 | water , repairs , home , energy , building |

Heating water for the home is a real energy sucker. Perhaps a water heater blanket might save you a few bucks on electricity or gas bills - and your dollar saving will be a saving for the environment too.

» Particle board nasties
By Green Living Tips | Published 11/22/2006 | repairs , building |
Particle board, or chipboard is a very common material used in the construction of houses and furniture. It's cheap to buy and is very useful, but components of it can be highly toxic.
» Preventing clogged drains
By Green Living Tips | Published 11/18/2006 | repairs , home , cleaning |
An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure, or in this case - an ounce of enzyme is worth a pound of caustic soda; or a hundred bucks spent on a plumber.


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