Thinking Green

Energy Audits

Posted by on Apr 14, 2011 in Thinking Green | 0 comments

Think you’re throwing away money on your home’s heating and cooling costs? Kiplinger’s Kevin McCormally and Pat Esswein discuss what a home energy audit is and how to find out if your home needs one. If you enjoyed this post, why not connect with me elsewhere? If you’re looking for a mortgage in the Atlanta area, you can visit my primary Peachtree City and Newnan mortgage lender website at www.wdarrellwalters.com. If you’re interested in Free Business Boosters for Real Estate, visit www.freebusinessboosters.com....

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Buy Household Products Online

Posted by on Apr 12, 2011 in Savings, Thinking Green | 0 comments

The Savings will Surprise You! Since its inception, the Internet has caused a fair share of controversy. Some people see it as a valuable tool while others consider it the devil’s playground. Wherever you stand, one thing is certain – it has changed our idea of commerce forever. eBay® is a perfect example. On this website, the economic theory of supply and demand is played out on a daily basis as consumers bid against each other to purchase an array of products. In many cases, items once thought to be rare collectibles are now readily available from a variety of sellers. This is...

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Cyber-Shopping

Posted by on Dec 14, 2010 in Savings, Thinking Green | 0 comments

Tricks of the Trade If you hate crowds and find yourself putting off purchases until the last possible minute, cyber-shopping is for you. Not only can you browse from the comfort of home, wearing your bathrobe and bunny slippers, you also have a selection that spans the globe. Here is an overview of some of the most popular shopping websites as well as some guidelines to assist you. eBay® – Known as the world’s largest garage sale, eBay offers practically every (legal) product imaginable. While it’s possible to purchase new items, eBay’s greatest appeal is that it is...

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Recycling with a Payoff

Posted by on Apr 22, 2010 in Thinking Green | 0 comments

It’s safe to say that recycling plays a significant role in most of our lives, and is very rewarding when we consider the ecological impact we collectively produce by our efforts to recycle, reduce, and reuse. But, what if I told you that “going green” could be financially rewarding as well? The following are some easy ways to make a little “green” for yourself, just for doing the little things you already do to lessen your ecological footprint. Like Money in the Bank In some states, RecycleBank.com is changing the way we take out the trash. This company takes...

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Homemade Cleaning Solutions

Posted by on Apr 21, 2010 in Thinking Green | 0 comments

Keeping a clean house is vital, but it doesn’t have to be expensive or harmful to our health or the environment. And while recipes for homemade cleaners abound, the simplest ones seem to work the best and save the most money. The following household cleaners may require a little more elbow grease to get the job done, but you, your wallet, and Mother Nature will be glad that you made the extra effort. Baking soda – We all know that baking soda absorbs odors, especially in refrigerators, but did you know it’s also a simple and effective cleaner? Just mix baking soda with warm...

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Stop Snail Mail in Its Tracks: Tips for Reducing Junk Mail

Posted by on Apr 14, 2010 in Thinking Green | 0 comments

Junk mail is not only annoying, it’s expensive, too! Did you know that over the course of your lifetime you will spend up to 8 full months perusing junk mail, half of which you’ll throw away without ever even opening? It’s true. Americans reportedly pay $370 million to haul 5.6 million tons of unrecycled junk mail to US landfills each year – that’s 1.5 trees for each American household, according to the Center for a New American Dream! With this in mind, there are a few simple things you can do to significantly reduce the sheer volume of junk mail you receive each...

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