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Being Green Doesn't Have to Break the Bank

(ARA) - Everyone knows "being green" helps save the environment. However, many Americans have a misconception that it's impossible to protect the planet and save money, too. In fact, in a recent study conducted by Earth911, more than 35 percent of Americans stated "money" was the one thing holding them back from being green.
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Decorating Kid's Rooms on a Budget

Most parents can relate: Redecorating your child's room often turns out to be far more challenging than freshening up the decor in other areas of your home. After all, kids have their own personalities and tastes - and what you like might not mesh with their ideas of the world's coolest bedrooms. If you want to decorate on a budget… Read This Article


Spring Cleaning Checklist

Every time I am in the middle of cleaning I think of other things I need to get around to doing and then forget about them later. I decided to sit down and make an exhaustive spring cleaning checklist. My list details every cleaning task I could think of, everything I hope to get around to taking care of this spring.Read Article



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Home Renovation Checklist: Everything You Need to Save Money, Time, and Your Sanity!
By Robert Irwin / Mcgraw Hill

New addition to the family? Avocado green kitchen making you a little green around the gills? with today's skyrocketing real estate market and low interest rates, more homeowners are deciding to remodel. Before you start gutting the walls, check out Irwin's tips for keeping costs, time and serious problems down to a minimum. Check for lead, asbestos and black mold before you drive a nail or sign a contract, check out contractors the right way for your city or town, and learn how to make your home not only a place for memories, but for safety, beauty and long-lasting.