Green Living
Eco-Friendly Exteriors
Bring these energy-efficient ideas outside to save money around your home’s exterior.
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Go Evergreen
- Plant evergreen windbreaks to deflect cold winds, and position trees strategically to shade windows and air-conditioning units.
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Home Project Calculators
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Figure the amount of materials you'll need for your walls, ceilings, floors, doors, or yard.
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