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Deep-Energy Retrofits for Existing Homes


Submitted by admin on August 2011
Deep-Energy Retrofits for Existing HomesWhen it comes to energy efficiency, even the smallest retrofit can make a big difference—but that also means that a big update can make a huge impact. Deep-energy retrofits can save a great deal of energy by remodeling homes with targeted energy updates, says Don Ferrier, president of Ferrier Custom Homes and Ferrier Builders, Inc in Fort Worth, Texas.
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Sustainable Landscaping Materials for Steps, Walkways and Walls


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Sustainable Landscaping Materials for Steps, Walkways and WallsSustainability is on everyone’s minds lately, and as its popularity grows, so does consumers’ desire to invest in it.

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Build an Energy Star-Qualified Home


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Build an Energy Star-Qualified HomeEnergy Star labels more than appliances. One out of five new homes built in the U.S. last year bore the Energy Star label, says Jonathan Passe, communications coordinator for Energy Star Residential Programs.
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Energy-Efficiency Tips for Property Managers


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Energy-Efficiency Tips for Property ManagersMany prospective tenants seek the latest in energy-efficient improvements and expect as much with their rentals.
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Tap into Reclaimed Water


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Tap into Reclaimed WaterFor decades, communities have been using reclaimed water for recreational lakes, sprinkler systems, crop irrigation and various manufacturing processes. Its uses have been slower to catch on in the residential market, but interest in reclaimed (or “recycled”) water for use in homes is on the rise.

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A New Offer for our Valued Business Customers


Submitted by admin on August 2011
As your trusted business partner, Lowe’s strives to help your business save time and money everyday. And now, Lowe’s® Business Customers can save 5% on their EVERY DAY* in-store purchases when they use their new or existing Lowe’s® Business Credit Account.
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Superar los desafíos del paisajismo urbano


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El buen paisajismo no consiste únicamente en extender césped en ambientes rurales y en suburbios. Existe también un amplio mercado para diseñar paisajismo en patios pequeños y en techos de viviendas citadinas, afirma Mary Kay Woodworth, directora ejecutiva de Metro Atlanta Landscape and Turf Association (MALTA) en Atlanta. El trabajar en áreas urbanas puede ser refrescante, comenta Woodworth, debido a que pueden existir menos normas y restricciones para el césped y los materiales para plantar, algo que exigen muchas asociaciones de vecinos para mantener la uniformidad.

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