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Nontoxic ways to keep linoleum floors clean
EarthTalk is a Q&A column from E/The Environmental Magazine Dear EarthTalk: I have a new linoleum floor, which I chose partly for its eco-friendliness. How do I clean and maintain it without using harsh or toxic chemicals? -- A....
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How to dry roses
(Photo: Getty Images) Want to keep that romantic red rose around a little longer? Whether they're from Valentine's Day or another special occasion, roses can last beyond their first bloom with a bit of extra care. You can dry...
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Energy vampires: Is it worth it to unplug your electronics?
(Photo: Getty Images) It's common knowledge that appliances continue to draw a small amount of power when they're switched off but still plugged in. One solution is to unplug electronics and chargers when you aren't using...
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When does “Cash for Refrigerators” start in your state?
(Photo: Getty Images) The State Energy Efficient Appliance Rebate Program, also known as "Cash for Refrigerators," has officially started, but whether you can get a rebate yet depends on where you live. The program is...
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12 surprising ways to reuse aluminum foil
(Photo: Lauri Rantala, Wikipedia) [In his ongoing but sporadic series Don't Throw That Away!, the Green Cheapskate shows you how to repurpose just about anything, saving money and the environment in the process. Send him your...
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Ask Umbra’s pearls of wisdom on apartment dwelling
Dearest readers, Sometimes when I’m down in the stacks researching answers to your latest dilemmas, I enjoy taking a stroll down Ask Umbra archives lane. Here are some shiny tidbits I culled from my past advice on making the m...
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Energy-efficient homes: Cheaper to own, more expenive to buy. ...
EAST LANSING, Mich. -- Krista and Micah Fuerst were looking near here to buy their first place together, and had narrowed it down to two houses: One built 25 years ago, the other brand new and built to strict energy efficiency standard...
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Fondue solutions: How to save money at home with five products...
(Photo: Jesus Ayala / Studio D) I sometimes think the greenest technology has already been invented. We just forgot about it, or it fell out of vogue. In fact, you probably already own some of the greenest gadgets ever invent...
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How to get ready for Cash for Caulkers
(Photo: Getty Images) Details for the U.S. government's Cash for Caulkers program aren't available yet, but it's not too early to start thinking about how to cash in on the proposed stimulus program. "Homeowners that educ...
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The shrinking American home
The Wingardhs Mill House Homes are shrinking in America. After doubling in size during the last 50 years to over twice that of European homes, the national average house size dropped for the first time in nearly 15 years...
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