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Is Landscaping a Good Investment for Your Home?
by Krissy Schwab on May 9, 2013 in Home Improvement
Most of generally renovate inside our homes, but have you considered outside? Find out if landscaping is a good investment for your home.

Passive Solar Homes: The Basics
by Krissy Schwab on April 18, 2013 in Home Improvement
At one point you’ve probably driven through a neighborhood and saw a house covered with solar panels on the roof. This type of home, known as an active solar home, simply has the addition of solar panels to the already existing structure. However, some people are taking advantage of solar energy without solar panels—creating a new style of home construction called passive solar homes.

How to Make Your Home More Eco-Friendly
by Mary FreeWriter on April 16, 2013 in Home Improvement
So how can we improve our eco-friendly credentials while keeping costs down? I’ve got several quick fixes that will help you to reduce your consumption and energy bills without breaking the bank.

Improve Your Home with Pinterest
by Dani Fahs on April 11, 2013 in Family Focus, Home Improvement
Not too familiar with Pinterest? Learn some more about it here to see how it can be used to improve your home and family life.
Save Water and Money with a Rain Barrel
by Krissy Schwab on March 26, 2013 in Home Improvement
Why shell out money for water when you can collect tons of it for free? Learn about the benefits and ease of setting up a rain barrel system at your home.

Did You Know You Can Recycle Building Materials?
by Krissy Schwab on March 25, 2013 in Home Improvement
According to Green Waste, about a third of all the waste in landfills comes from home renovation projects. From the foundation to the roof, many of the building materials can get recycled and not just at the local recycle park. Some things you can reuse again around your home.

Carpet Recycling Basics
by Krissy Schwab on March 11, 2013 in Home Improvement
That brand new, (hopefully) eco-friendly, carpet or wood flooring looks great in your home. Don’t sit back and enjoy it just yet. What are you going to do with the old carpet you just tore up?

Things I Learned Taking Down Wallpaper
by Joel Jarvi on January 25, 2013 in Home & Family, Home Improvement
The continuing saga of a DIY dummy. In this episode, watch as I try to take down wallpaper without losing life OR limb!
5 Sustainable Roofing Options
by Krissy Schwab on January 15, 2013 in Home Improvement, Homeowners Tips
Do you plan to build a new LEED certified green home or do you need to replace the roof on your current house? If either of these happens to be in your future, have you thought about sustainable roofing options?
