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Reasons to Build an Eco-Friendly Home More
Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago by Florida Doc | permalink
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Eco-friendly building gets a lot of hype, but there are also concrete advantages to "going green" when you build. Green building alternatives can help you save time and money, ...

For further reading: http://science.opposingviews.com/reasons-build-ecofriendly-home-19542.html ^[1]

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Top 10 Reasons to Go Green | Real Estate | HGTV FrontDoor More
Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago by Michele Behm | permalink
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Everyone's talking about eco-friendly home updates, but what's in it for you? HGTV's FrontDoor.com shares 10 reasons to take the plunge into a greener lifestyle. | HGTV FrontDoor

For further reading: http://www.frontdoor.com/real-estate/top-10-reasons-to-go-green ^[2]

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Top 15 Green Home Building Techniques and Ideas - Conserve Energy Future More
Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago by Denise Thomas | permalink
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By building and managing a green home for you and your family to live in, you will be engaging in a positive atmosphere and creating a green space that could lower down your carbon footprint.
Tags: green home, solar panels, geothermal energy, rainwater harvesting, HVAC, conserve water, save energy, LED, CFL, energy star, insulation, energy efficient, environmental issues

For further reading: http://www.conserve-energy-future.com/top-15-green-home-building-techniques-and-ideas.php ^[3]

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8 Design Tips for an Eco-Friendly Home More
Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago by Ulf Hellstru 00f 6m | permalink
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Building or remodeling? Become a better steward of nature with these innovative ideas.

For further reading: http://www.coastalliving.com/homes/building-to-last/eight-design-tips-eco-friendly-home ^[4]

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How to Build an Environmentally Friendly, Energy Efficient Home More
Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago by Tommy Barnard | permalink
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For further reading: http://breakingenergy.com/2014/03/21/how-to-build-an-environmentally-friendly-energy-efficient-home/ ^[5]

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6 Eco-Friendly DIY Homes Built for $20K or Less! More
Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago by Pierre Bertrand | permalink
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Why let money stand in the way of your dream home?
Tags: tiny house family, lamar alexander, derek diedricksen, steve areen, macy miller, rural studios, diy homes, diy houses, self-built houses, cheap houses, cheap home designs, how to build a house, eco-friendly homes, tiny homes under $20k, affordable eco-friendly homes,,affordable eco-friendly homes,cheap home designs,cheap houses,derek diedricksen,diy homes,diy houses,eco-friendly homes,how to build a house,lamar alexander,macy miller,rural studios,self-built houses,steve areen,tiny homes under $20k

For further reading: http://inhabitat.com/6-eco-friendly-diy-homes-built-for-20k-or-less/ ^[6]

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10 Mistakes to Avoid When Building a Green Home More
Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago by Pica 1482150 | permalink
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When building a green home one chooses to do so to reduce the harmful impact on the environment. Here are 10 mistakes to avoid when building a new home!

For further reading: http://freshome.com/2013/06/21/10-mistakes-to-avoid-when-building-a-green-home/ ^[7]

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1. http://science.opposingviews.com/reasons-build-ecofriendly-home-19542.html

2. http://www.frontdoor.com/real-estate/top-10-reasons-to-go-green

3. http://www.conserve-energy-future.com/top-15-green-home-building-techniques-and-ideas.php

4. http://www.coastalliving.com/homes/building-to-last/eight-design-tips-eco-friendly-home

5. http://breakingenergy.com/2014/03/21/how-to-build-an-environmentally-friendly-energy-efficient-home/

6. http://inhabitat.com/6-eco-friendly-diy-homes-built-for-20k-or-less/

7. http://freshome.com/2013/06/21/10-mistakes-to-avoid-when-building-a-green-home/