Tag: eco-friendly
member name: Simple Steps
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March 19, 2009 01:22 PM EDT --
There are some things it's hard to get around to doing -- even when they're making a 'drip, drip' noise. Celebrate 'Fix a Leak' week by checking your faucets, showers and toilets . . .
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February 20, 2009 10:32 AM EST --
You spend more than a quarter of your lifetime in bed, so it's not a bad idea to do what you can to assure that where you sleep is as healthy and comfortable as possible. Many mattresses are made . . .
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March 11, 2009 12:12 PM EDT --
Are you pouring money down the drain every time you turn on the hot water? Reduce your utility bills by increasing your water heater's efficiency and reducing the amount of hot water you use. . . .
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May 22, 2008 09:27 AM EDT --
For some of us, there's nothing more satisfying than tinkering in the garden for hours on end. But your hobby shouldn't compromise your health or the planet's, and it doesn't have to. Your . . .
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April 06, 2008 11:49 PM EDT --
Parents are alarmed by a new study that suggests that baby lotions, powders, and shampoos may be exposing young children to potentially harmful chemicals called phthalates. Many phthalates (pronounced . . .
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May 02, 2008 12:26 PM EDT --
First the good news. At least we don't have mice. My two clean, lovely cats cover that beat. But cockroaches, we're not so lucky. A few months ago, our family spent a couple of weeks out of town. . . .
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July 07, 2008 09:46 PM EDT --
So maybe there is a reason that roaches have been around for 280 million years. They are hardy little souls. Who was I to think that I could fight these little beasts on my own?
My nightly ritual of . . .
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July 24, 2008 11:58 AM EDT --
We all know how it feels, watching the dollars climb past $30, $40, $50 as we fill up our gas tanks. It hurts. The days of $3-per-gallon gas may be over for good, but we have some handy tips for keeping . . .
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June 09, 2008 03:40 PM EDT --
Avoiding rip tides and slathering on the sunscreen aren't the only things you need to do to be healthy and safe at the beach this summer. There may not be trash and medical waste on the beach, but . . .
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June 27, 2008 04:42 PM EDT --
Americans take great pride in perfectly manicured green lawns. Billions of dollars are spent every year caring for them. Hundreds of thousands of gallons of water are used for irrigation. A surprising . . .
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July 18, 2008 03:01 PM EDT --
It's too hot to move and even sitting still makes you perspire. But blasting the A/C is a pricey proposition. The good news is that there are ways to chill that lower your energy bill.
There are . . .
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April 16, 2008 02:24 PM EDT --
For the entire first year of my daughter's life I used polycarbonate bottles.
For the first 3 months I boiled them every night and scrubbed the insides with a . . .
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May 07, 2008 07:46 PM EDT --
Economic stimulus payments will begin arriving at more than 130 million households this week. Why not invest that Treasury check in something that will continue to save you money, even as gas and energy . . .
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May 19, 2008 12:37 PM EDT --
The old saying "You are what you eat" also applies to the animals we consume. That's not great news for conventional chickens or the people who eat them. Your average chicken feed contains . . .
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