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Pros and cons of CFLs (compact fluorescent lights) If you're thinking about greening your home (or even about lowering your energy costs), you've almost certainly heard about CFLs, or compact fluorescent light bulbs.  These are

Getting greener with green insulation These days, it's all about insulation.  By insulating your home, you reduce the need for heating...  lower your energy bills...  save oil or gas... and shrink your carbon

Are wood and pellet stoves really a "greener" option for home heating? With the winter getting colder, some green-minded home owners are thinking about "natural" sources of heat - that is, wood and pellet stoves.  Wood and pellet stoves do allow you

Save money, save energy, go green - all for just $6 Don't let cooled or heated air fly out your window. Courtesy Stock.xchng Want to make a big, green dent in your energy costs without shelling out for solar panels, wind turbines or replacement

Green your holiday giving with carbon offsets Still searching for a last minute gift for an eco-friendly friend?  Consider giving carbon offsets! No kidding.  You can actually present your friend or loved one with a license to

Greening your floors: options and ideas Wall to wall carpeting is warm, cozy, and - in many cases - toxic.  Not only are some carpets made with hundreds of chemicals, but carpet cleaners and carpet liners can contain harmful

Green buyers beware: EnergyStar rankings are not reliable An article in today's New York Times warns green buyers that the highly-respected EnergyStar label is not all it appears to be.  EnergyStar is a Department of Energy equivalent of the

Green home shopping with National Geographic I have to admit I never thought of National Geographic as a shopping destination. Great nature videos - you bet.  Terrific photography - absolutely.  But an online green home

Green appliances? Start with a new eco-friendly refrigerator Start greening your home with a new, ecofriendly fridgeWhere do you start when deciding to "green" your appliances? If you're planning a kitchen makeover, experts suggest starting

Easy green home resolutions for a guilt free new year There's only so much greening anyone can do in just one year.  But if you choose just three of these easy-to-implement resolutions, you can lighten the load you place on the planet