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Canines from around the country heading to Westminster dog show
Wed, Feb 08 2012 at 02:19 PM EST

Local communities show their pride for competing pooches.

Fireplace embers caused deadly blaze
Wed, Dec 28 2011 at 09:51 AM EST

Video: A Christmas morning fire in Connecticut that killed an advertising executive's parents and her 3 children was accidentally started by old fireplace embers that had been discarded near an entryway, officials say.

New England sees puzzling rise in Legionnaires' disease
Tue, Nov 29 2011 at 04:04 PM EST

Experts were considering possibilities such as an increased awareness of Legionnaires that has led to more testing or changes in climate as reasons for the disease's rise.

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10 Incredibly Affordable Energy-Saving Products

Mon, Jun 13 2011 at 4:09 PM EST

When you think about making your home more energy efficient, you are most likely thinking huge expenses like new insulation, HVAC and hot water system upgrades, window replacement, brand new ENERGY STAR™ appliances, and maybe even solar systems that produce electricity or hot water. If the budget is tight (not uncommon in these times of soaring fuel prices) that’s probably reason enough for you to postpone energy-efficient improvements altogether.
 

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Great reminder
Thu, Jun 23 2011 at 11:27 AM EST

Energy efficient mortgages are a nice incentive to begin greening up an existing home.

If you add  the federal tax credits, the significant savings in energy bills that result from such retrofits, and the added value to the property,...

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Thu, Jun 23 2011 at 11:21 AM EST

I believe your problem might be due to duct leakage.

I would suggest you call an HVAC  technician or an energy conservation expert, have them test the ducts for leaks and seal them properly. 

Duct leakage is not only an...

 
 
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cyfreeney

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I am:

  • A compulsive writter
  • Mother to 3 awesome human beings
  • Wife to a wonderful man
  • Perpetualy fascinated by the beauty and diversity of life on Planet Earth and quite passionate about preserving it.
  • A believer in the possibility of living a truly sustainable life in this planet.
  • A believer that sustainable living can be achieved easily if everyone cares enough to do their part.
  • Someone who tries to practices what she preaches, sticking to the basics, living a frugal yet very rich life, wasting as little as possible and sharing as much as possible too.
  • Social Media Consultant for a few companies in the Home Imporvement Industyr, that specialize in developing technologies, processes and products to improve building efficiency in many different areas, including: structural integrity, moisture control, energy efficiency, and in developing products that last longer diminishing waste.

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