Fall Into Winter — Adirondack-style
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Eight easy projects for instant energy savings
September 26, 2008
Reducing your home energy use is the best of win-win deals — not only does it reduce your carbon footprint, it also saves you big bucks on your energy bills. That’s especially exciting when you consi » Full Story
Heating your home with wood
September 26, 2008
As natural gas prices skyrocket, wood-burning stoves are becoming a smart, money-saving option for many homeowners.
Wood heat offers many benefits over conventional home-heating fuels. A » Full Story
Wood heat offers many benefits over conventional home-heating fuels. A » Full Story
Slash your heating bills
September 26, 2008
The costs of fuel oil and electricity are rising, and natural gas prices are up to 50 percent higher than last year, according to the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE).
As fuel prices ris » Full Story
As fuel prices ris » Full Story
Biodiesel creates cleaner, greener heat
September 26, 2008
Homeowners heating with an oil furnace can make an eco-friendly choice this winter by adding biodiesel to the fuel tank. Made from new and used vegetable oils or animal fats, biodiesel is perfectly s » Full Story
Canning made easy
September 26, 2008
During the first World War, the U.S. government asked its citizens to contribute to the war effort by growing gardens. Americans rose to the challenge. The millions of quarts of provender produced by » Full Story
Stay warm with nontoxic insulation
September 26, 2008
Environmentally friendly insulation options let homeowners create more energy-efficient homes. Today’s insulation materials are less toxic, use recycled content and make use of natural materials.
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Eight tips for fire safety
September 26, 2008
Fire can strike without warning, but there are many simple things you can do to protect yourself and your family. October is National Fire Safety Month, and as good a time as any to be proactive and » Full Story
Change it. Rearrange it.
September 26, 2008
Now that fall has settled in and you’re preparing your home for winter, you may have noticed that some of the rooms in your home have become drab. You could perk them up with a fresh coat of paint an » Full Story
Six winter chores for healthier spring trees
September 26, 2008
The tree-filled landscapes of winter can be mistakenly thought to be asleep. Wintering trees are not sleeping; they are simply still — counting the days until spring. Only then will it be apparent wh » Full Story
Your house is in order for the winter, but what about your body?
September 26, 2008
Few people make it through the winter without a scratchy throat and an annoying runny nose. You can’t very well hold your breath all winter, but you can put your immune system in top-notch form to fi » Full Story
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