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ReStore Your Home on a Budget

Listen to Matt's story on The Environment Report syndicated on NPR stations nationwide.We know that a hardware store sells hardware. So, what in the world does a ReStore sell? . . . . It sells any kind of RE you can imagine: REducing, REusing, REcycling .Habitat ReStores are retail outlets which help you restore your house for a fraction of the cost while helping out a great cause. In addition toBathroom made with reused material from reuse centers: mirror, clawfoot tub, sink, marble floor, pi...

Smoke In Your Shower? Maybe It's Your Money Burn...

Wasting Shower Water Wastes EnergyWe Americans really love our showers. We shower more often and longer than any other culture on the planet (see below for useless facts about shower habits). To enjoy our drenching showers, the average household annually spends $400-600 on water-heating, which doesn't include the additional $300 spent on water bills. By 2013, 36 states are expected to experience catastrophic water shortages. But, if don't care that 900 million people globally don't have access...

How To Wash Your Laundry . . . With Your Bicycle

If you want to save some energy, one of the first appliances to target is your washing machine. You could buy yourself a high efficiency front loading washer and really save some energy and water. Or, if you're as committed as Dave Askins, you could build your own washer out of some reused parts and power the washer with your own calories. This is not some proof of concept or some demonstration project. This is actually how Dave does his laundry. On his website, HomelessDave.com Dave has track...

Dr. Anna Marie Talks About LED Lighting and Geot...

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Greenovation Evaluation: Energy Detectives Part II

The Greenalysis Team finds virtually zero insulation in Dr. Anna Marie's home. About 58 million homes in the U.S. have no insulation at all. Yet, it's one of the easiest ways that you can save energy and lower your monthly bills. The team recommends a new castor oil based spray foam insulation in all of the walls and the atiic. Unbelievably, the original gas water heater from 1973 is still working. Lowering your water heater to 120 degrees can lower your energy use by 5 - 10%. Insulating your ...