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Rachel Rosson rating star

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Greenwood King Properties - Kirby Office

16 Ways to Green Your Home #14

29 August, 2009| Green Living, Home Improvements & Repair

Use Nontoxic Gardening Techniques Many gardeners over-apply or improperly apply pesticides, putting themselves, their families, and pets at increased health risk. Nearly half of all households have p... read more

Rachel Rosson rating star

5/5 (45 surveys)
Greenwood King Properties - Kirby Office

16 Ways to Green Your Home #13

28 August, 2009| Green Living, Home Improvements & Repair

Use Native Plantings Native plants have been growing and evolving in your area for thousands of years and, as a result, have adapted to the local soils and climate. As a result, they are more likely... read more

Rachel Rosson rating star

5/5 (45 surveys)
Greenwood King Properties - Kirby Office

16 Ways to Green Your Home #12

27 August, 2009| Green Living, Home Improvements & Repair

Plant Trees to Provide Shade and Wind Protection for Your House This simple step can help you save money on heating and air conditioning bills while providing beautiful views around your home. read more

Rachel Rosson rating star

5/5 (45 surveys)
Greenwood King Properties - Kirby Office

16 Ways to Green Your Home #11

26 August, 2009| Green Living, Home Improvements & Repair

Use Rapidly Renewable Flooring MaterialsNow there are affordable, durable, and rich-looking flooring options made from greases and trees that mature in roughly half of the time (or less!) than it take... read more

Rachel Rosson rating star

5/5 (45 surveys)
Greenwood King Properties - Kirby Office

16 Ways to Green Your Home #10

25 August, 2009| Green Living, Home Improvements & Repair

Use Wood Alternatives or FSC-Certified Wood Products The type of flooring and cabinetry materials you use can have a positive effect on your heath and pocket book wile reducing your environmental imp... read more

Rachel Rosson rating star

5/5 (45 surveys)
Greenwood King Properties - Kirby Office

16 Ways to Green Your Homes #9

24 August, 2009| Green Living, Home Safety

Use Low-VOC ProductsImprove your indoor living quality by switching to products that don’t give off “volatile organic compounds” (VOC’s). Some common low-VOC or no VOC products include: Paint: A l... read more

Rachel Rosson rating star

5/5 (45 surveys)
Greenwood King Properties - Kirby Office

16 Ways to Green Your Home #8

20 August, 2009| Green Living, Home Improvements & Repair

Buy Local Buying local produce reduces the amount of fossil fuels required for the transportation of products from other parts of the country or the world. It also reduces the amount of plastic and... read more

Ruth Ann Manison rating star

4.97/5 (363 surveys)
Prince Properties, LLC

P U C-Mandated Changes Speed Electricity Switches

19 August, 2009| Green Living, General, Houston Living

Electricity is deregulated in most of the state of Texas. That means you have a choice in where your buy your power, what kind of power you buy, and how much you pay for it. The good news is... read more

Rachel Rosson rating star

5/5 (45 surveys)
Greenwood King Properties - Kirby Office

16 Ways To Green You Home #6

18 August, 2009| Green Living, Home Improvements & Repair

Reduce Water Use Indoor: Use less water by adding aerators (available for a few dollars at your local home supply store) to your sink faucets and changing to low-flow showerheads. Outdoor: Incorpo... read more

Rachel Rosson rating star

5/5 (45 surveys)
Greenwood King Properties - Kirby Office

16 Ways To Green Your Home #5

17 August, 2009| Green Living, Home Improvements & Repair

Choose ENERGY STAR AppliancesENERGY STAR qualified products meet a high level of energy efficiency, which can translate into savings on electric bills. When considering the price of a new appliance, t... read more

Rachel Rosson rating star

5/5 (45 surveys)
Greenwood King Properties - Kirby Office

16 Ways to Green Your Home #4

14 August, 2009| Green Living, Home Improvements & Repair

Tune Up Your Heating and Cooling (HVAC) System Have a checkup for your HVAC system every 2 years to make sure it is running efficiently. Be sure to clean the filter monthly during the times of peak... read more

Rachel Rosson rating star

5/5 (45 surveys)
Greenwood King Properties - Kirby Office

16 Ways to Green Your Home #2

12 August, 2009| Green Living, Home Improvements & Repair, General

#2 Program Your Thermostat When you are at home keep the thermostat at 78 degrees or higher in the summer and 62 degrees of lower in the winter. Programmable thermostats allow you to program the syst... read more

Rachel Rosson rating star

5/5 (45 surveys)
Greenwood King Properties - Kirby Office

16 Ways to Green Your Home #1

11 August, 2009| Green Living, Home Improvements & Repair, General

#1 Switch to Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs (CFLs) This will lower your utility bills. CFLs can be a huge energy saver. Replace some, or all, of your incandescent bulbs with fluorescents and enjoy r... read more

Ruth Ann Manison rating star

4.97/5 (363 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 star

4.97/5 (363 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

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