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Ruth Ann Manison rating starrating starrating starrating starrating star 4.97/5 (364 surveys)
Prince Properties, LLC
E P A Investigates Chinese Drywall Claims '06-'07...
10 August, 2009| Green Living, General
Home owners in Florida, as well as other parts of the country, are claiming that drywall imported from China is making them sick and corroding the plumbing and HVAC systems in their homes.An estimated... read more
Ruth Ann Manison rating starrating starrating starrating starrating star 4.97/5 (364 surveys)
Prince Properties, LLC
Easy Ways To Green Your Life & Your Accounts
10 August, 2009| Green Living, General, Houston Living
Did you know you could save up to 10% on your electric bill if you unplugged all the items you aren't actively using? The Department of Energy says national savings could reach $3 Billion if everybody... read more
Ruth Ann Manison rating starrating starrating starrating starrating star 4.97/5 (364 surveys)
Prince Properties, LLC
Sales Tax Holiday Offers Best Savings Ever, 8/21-8...
6 August, 2009| Green Living, Mortgage & Finance, Houston Living
(AUSTIN) — Shoppers will save more than ever before during the annual sales tax holiday — which now includes more than two dozen school supply items in addition to clothing and backpacks.  Famili... read more
Paul Silverman rating starrating starrating starrating starrating star 4.98/5 (171 surveys)
Martha Turner Sotheby's International Realty
Houston Realtor® Achieves National Association Of...
29 July, 2009| Green Living
Paul Silverman, MIRM, GREEN, ABR, with Our First Nest Realty has been awarded the National Association of REALTORS®’ (NAR’s) Green Designation, the only green real estate professional designation reco... read more
Paul Silverman rating starrating starrating starrating starrating star 4.98/5 (171 surveys)
Martha Turner Sotheby's International Realty
What is Green Building
29 July, 2009| Green Living
There is a big question looming in the world of real estate as to what exactly green building is. At times, this question may seem as broad as “what makes a good agent” or “what is the best way to mar... read more
Ruth Ann Manison rating starrating starrating starrating starrating star 4.97/5 (364 surveys)
Prince Properties, LLC
Want To Get Away From the Heat This Weekend? Swim...
29 July, 2009| Green Living, General
There's nothing better to beat the summer heat than a dip in a refreshing spring-fed pool. If you've got the summer blah's, you need to get away. Pack the car and head for Krause Springs in Spice... read more
Ruth Ann Manison rating starrating starrating starrating starrating star 4.97/5 (364 surveys)
Prince Properties, LLC
P C Power Tool Saves You Money on Electricity
26 July, 2009| Green Living, Home Improvements & Repair, Houston...
Did you know a typical PC uses 535 kWh of electricity each year? The worst part is that 66% of that energy is wasted when the computer is on, but isn't being actively used. There is a free energy-moni... read more
Ruth Ann Manison rating starrating starrating starrating starrating star 4.97/5 (364 surveys)
Prince Properties, LLC
Houston Buys More Green Energy Than Any Government...
25 July, 2009| Green Living, General, Houston Living
As a government entity, Houston purchases more green energy than anyone else in the US. Houston has also reduced its power consumption by about 6%, despite double-digit growth. We have more total acre... read more
Ruth Ann Manison rating starrating starrating starrating starrating star 4.97/5 (364 surveys)
Prince Properties, LLC
Tooth House Withstands Mother Nature's Bite
24 July, 2009| Green Living, Home Builders, General
This cool-looking house was designed by a former dentist to mimic a molar. It works with nature to allow wind and water to move around it vs. against it. The home is in Pensacola Beach, Florida.... read more
Ruth Ann Manison rating starrating starrating starrating starrating star 4.97/5 (364 surveys)
Prince Properties, LLC
Trashy Houston Web Sites (Heavy Trash Schedule & F...
24 July, 2009| Green Living, Neighborhoods & Communities, Houston...
Speaking of trash, my last post reminded me to point out a few great City of Houston resources. If you're not sure when your heavy trash day is, you can search by zip code to get y... read more
Ruth Ann Manison rating starrating starrating starrating starrating star 4.97/5 (364 surveys)
Prince Properties, LLC
Don't Mess With Texas Roads
24 July, 2009| Green Living, General, Houston Living
There are few things that peeve me more than watching people waste resources, or seeing bullies and litterbugs in action. It just screams, "No class!" I saw a full fast food bag in the stree... read more
Rachel Rosson rating starrating starrating starrating starrating star 5/5 (45 surveys)
Greenwood King Properties - Kirby Office
Energy Saving Tips
22 July, 2009| Green Living, General
  Did you know?   Energy saving tips: The cost of running a ceiling fan is less than one penny an hour. The ideal setting on your thermostat is 78 degrees, as every degree below 78 inc... read more
Lois Wells
Coldwell Banker Realty - Houston Bay Area
MAKE ENERGY SVING CHANGES.
21 July, 2009| Green Living, Home Improvements & Repair, Home Mar...
Start with changing out your light bulbs with compact florcent light bulbs. I was suprised to see a 15% savings in my own electric bill with just this one change. Change your AC filters at least... read more
Ruth Ann Manison rating starrating starrating starrating starrating star 4.97/5 (364 surveys)
Prince Properties, LLC
Generation Y Seeks More Urban Space & Home Ownersh...
19 July, 2009| Green Living, Home Buying, Housing Market
The Concord Group reports 50% of those born between 1980 and 1999, aka Generation Y, plan to buy a home within the next 3 years. They are willing to pay a premium to live close to work, and they are i... read more
Ruth Ann Manison rating starrating starrating starrating starrating star 4.97/5 (364 surveys)
Prince Properties, LLC
Home Gardens Growing in Popularity
17 July, 2009| Green Living, Home Improvements & Repair, General
More Americans are growing their own fruits and vegetables at home in order to cut food expenses. The National Gardening Association predicts a 19% increase in home gardening in 2009. An estimated 43... read more
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