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  • Natural Building

    Tall Wood Buildings

    Tall wood buildings are on the rise in the Northwest thanks to the recent development of a wood product known as Cross Laminated Timber (CLT).

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  • hvac
    BUILDING,  ENERGY,  Heat Pumps,  Heating & Cooling,  Repair

    Simple Fixes for 6 Common HVAC Problems

    Top Hint – Clean and replace the air filters regularly. Dirty, clogged or damaged air filters reduce air flow, which makes your HVAC system work harder. They can also allow dirt to enter your system, causing further damage.

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  • fan
    ENERGY,  HEALTH & HOME,  Heat Pumps,  Heating & Cooling,  House Health

    Green & Efficient Ways to Cool Your Home This Summer

    Summer time. Kids home from school, pool parties, barbecues, summer road trips, spontaneous adventures and … high energy bills. Everyone wants to stay cool.

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  • hvac
    BUILDING,  ENERGY,  HEALTH & HOME,  Heating & Cooling,  House Health

    3 HVAC Considerations for an Eco-Friendly Home

    A sustainable home is one that will not only contribute to a cleaner environment but also enable homeowners to enjoy significant savings on their utility bills every year.

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  • neighborhood
    BUILDING,  COMMUNITY,  Housing,  Mass Transit,  Money,  Shared Transit,  Think Piece,  Walking

    Sustainable Neighborhoods: The Value of the Community

    In modern neighborhoods, a move towards sustainability has become the expectation, and for good reason.

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  • doors
    Construction Waste,  HEALTH & HOME,  Home Garden,  RE-THINK,  Recycle,  Reuse

    Upcycling Windows & Doors – Urban Gardening Projects

    Upcycling — has become increasingly common among city dwellers due to its ease, accessibility and artsy appeal.

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  • Fireplace
    ENERGY,  Energy Conservation,  Guest Post,  HEALTH & HOME,  Heating & Cooling,  Money,  Think Piece

    How to Beat Your Heat Bill in 10 Simple Steps

    As the temperatures outside drop this winter, keep your home’s interior warm and comfortable with these effective heat-saving strategies. These tips will also help your household conserve energy and reduce utility costs throughout this season.

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  • caulking
    Heating & Cooling,  Think Piece

    10 Ways to Keep Your Heat Indoors this Winter

    Despite your efforts to shut out the cold weather, sometimes warm air escapes through windows, doors and other openings, thereby causing temperatures to drop inside.

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  • strawbale
    BUILDING,  Natural Building

    Straw Bale: A Love Story

    A storm moved over the campground. He offered me his coat. Lightning struck, sparks flew, and the rest is straw bale history.

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  • lumber
    BUILDING,  Business,  Construction,  Construction Waste

    Urban Lumber

    Several years ago while renovating a landscape for an older home being flipped by a realtor, my whole thinking about lumber completely changed.

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