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Tag: Building

Earth friendly building tips to help your handyman projects be kinder to our environment.

Environmentally friendly rendering – lime plaster

July 24, 2010 / Michael Bloch

If you have a home rendering project happening soon and would like to reduce the associated environmental impact, consider a genuine lime plaster – its a natural exterior/interior finish that sequesters carbon dioxide!

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How To Save Energy With Replacement Windows

March 10, 2010 / Michael Bloch

A look at the various types of replacement windows with tips on how to choose windows to save energy and lower utility bills.

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Linoleum – the environmentally friendly floor covering?

January 17, 2010 / Michael Bloch

I was surprised to discover linoleum isn’t a petrochemical based plastic, but made mostly from plant materials. Learn more about what goes into linoleum and its environmental street-cred.

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PVC plastic’s environmental impact

January 4, 2010 / Michael Bloch

Polyvinyl Chloride, more commonly known as vinyl, is very versatile and used in all sorts of products; from food packaging to toys to building materials. PVC is one of the most lucrative products of the chemical industry. It’s everywhere – and comes with a substantial environmental legacy.

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Controlling termites the environmentally friendly way

August 21, 2009 / Michael Bloch

While termites, known as white ants in some parts of the world, are mostly viewed as pests, they do have an important role in the environment. But how do you keep them from nibbling away at your house without the use of poisons that can affect other creatures? Here’s a few tips.

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Save 10 – 20% on rain water harvesting products!

March 4, 2009 / Michael Bloch

Do you harvest rainwater? Thinking about doing so? The team from Superwall Systems have two very special offers for Green Living Tips readers – generous discounts on the Superhead Rainwater Filter and the Supertank rainwater catchment modular system!

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Introduction to sustainable building

November 20, 2008 / Michael Bloch

Thinking about going green in your building? Why should you build green anyway and how do you do it? Learn more in this article.

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Green roof insulation

October 3, 2008 / Michael Bloch

Roof insulation can save you money 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.

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Help reduce mains water consumption – buy a rain barrel

July 23, 2008 / Michael Bloch

While you may not have space or the cash to install a huge rain water tank, you’d be surprised how much water you can save through the use of a rain barrel. Simple to install, a rain barrel can be obtained for under a hundred dollars.

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Double glazing – without the hefty price tag

June 6, 2008 / Michael Bloch

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.

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