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Energy Efficiency
Why Buy Energy-Efficient Appliances?
The main benefits of energy-efficient appliances include saving money on operating costs and utility bills and protecting the environment by conserving energy. Energy-efficient models save money with lower operating costs — using 30 to 50 percent less energy than many older appliances, according to the Union of Concerned Scientists.
Energy Savings
Put Your House On An Energy Diet
Is your budget squeezed by high electric bills? Put your house on an energy “diet.”
Water Saving
Do You Know Where Your House is Wasting Water?
Each year, the average American home wastes more than 10,000 gallons of water on easy-to-fix household leaks.
Earth Day
Celebrating Earth Day...in the Laundry Room
Wash, fold, and remain environmentally conscious.
Green Cleaning
Green Cleaning for Guys
Room-by-room green cleaning and sustainable living tips for men (and women too).

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Home Maintenance
Home Maintenance for Dummies (2nd Edition)
A guide to inspecting and making repairs to every part of the house.

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R-Value
R-value
An R-value indicates an insulation's resistance to heat flow. The higher the R-value, the greater the insulating effectiveness.
High Efficiency Washers
High Efficiency Washing Machines
HE washers save significant energy over traditional washing machines by decreasing the amount of water needed per load and shortening drying times.
Furnace
Furnace
Replacing or cleaning the filter regularly is key.