Green Living
What Makes It Green?
Here are 11 smart building choices you can make to benefit your home and your environment.
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Location Is Key
- While we all can’t live in the heart of town, look for a location where you easily walk or ride a bike to the grocery store or local restaurants and shops. If you’re just going a few blocks, leave the car in the driveway. This house is located roughly two miles from downtown Chicago and close to mass transit (the “El”).
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