Monthly Archives: July 2011

Don’t Hang Yourself Out to Dry along with Your Clothes

For the past couple of years, a disturbing trend has been sweeping the nation. A sister issue to the home garden regulations, this one centers on clotheslines. That’s right, in quite a few neighborhoods around the country, you could get … Continue reading

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Tips for Beating the Summer Heat

The summer swelt is bearing down upon many parts of the country right now. Most everyone knows to drink lots of water in order to stay hydrated, but there are many other lesser-known, handy-dandy tips that can help you stay … Continue reading

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Dig Into Residential Zoning Laws Before Digging Your Garden

In a past article, we covered some basics of getting a home garden going. However, a few home gardeners have been in the news lately for violations of residential zoning codes. Julie Bass of Oak Park, Mich., was charged with … Continue reading

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Obama Administration Helps Jobless Homeowners, Rectify Past Mistakes

In an effort to correct one of their biggest mistakes, the Obama Administration recently unveiled plans to give financial relief to unemployed homeowners…
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Sharing Is Good, Green, and Economical

Despite some mild progress, the U.S. economy continues its sluggish tendencies with indicators – including unemployment and the housing market – remaining weak. A lot of people are plagues by these ongoing financial woes, and home owners are, by no means, excluded. With a little creativity, though, the resources you do have can be stretched to help out your family and, as is so often the case, the planet. Continue reading

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Firing Up a Greener Grill

Over the past few months, we’ve looked at some Really Big Ideas in terms of making your life and home more environmentally conscious — solar panels, rainwater harvesting, sustainable renovations, and more. Since it’s a holiday weekend, let’s take it … Continue reading

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