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Monthly Archives: August 2012
Green Renovation Tips For Asthma and Allergy Sufferers
More and more people suffer from asthma and allergies everyday. You don’t need to be a doctor to know this. School nurses ask for medical histories with asthma and allergy questions prominently placed. Commercials advertising allergy medication fill tv spots … Continue reading
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Taking Care of Your Wood Floor
In a previous post I made a big point out of stating that the best finish for your floor is a pair of slipper. I have probably said it to every flooring customer in my store asking a lot of … Continue reading
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Whole Systems Thinking Leads To Efficiency
As the guest speaker at the monthly meeting of a sustainability organization in Newburyport, I listened to the post talk discussion among its members. I overheard a builder present at the event sharing his efforts to build green with a commonly expressed concern – … Continue reading
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Avoid The Green-Do Gooder Arms Race
Some of the things us tree huggers do to live by our principles can be strange and potentially contradictory. My own experience this morning is a fine example. Currently I am working on a set of stairs and fencing for … Continue reading