Ways You Can Save Energy and Help the Planet

Should You Choose Solar Power or Wind Power for Your Home?

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If you live in an open, sunny area, you have the luxury of choosing between a solar-powered home and a wind-powered home for your off-the-grid makeover. Whether you’re going off the grid forever, just trying it as an experiment, or even just taking one expensive appliance (such as the AC unit) off the grid so you won’t have to pay for its power usage each month, both solar and wind power are viable options.…

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Examples of Hazardous Household and Automotive Products

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Several chemicals found in everyday household and automotive products, such as bug sprays, paint solvents, batteries, bleach, and drain cleaners, contain toxic chemicals that are harmful to humans, pets and the environment. Rather than just dumping the leftovers into your regular garbage can, it’s important to dispose of them properly. Many products are too hazardous to be thrown into a regular landfill, so they are disposed of in different ways, which is why you need to separate them from typical garbage.…

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Tips To Protect Your Driveway From Your Rental Dumpster

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A dumpster rental may be the simplest way to ensure that you can easily dispose of all the waste without daily dump runs during a major home renovation project. Generally, the driveway is the best place to set down the dumpster, since you don’t want to damage your landscaping and local codes may prevent you from putting it on the street without a special permit. Although your asphalt or concrete driveway is durable, it can suffer damage.…

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