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Eco/Green Living

An Uptown couple converts two former shipping containers into an eco-friendly modern home

SOURCE: NOLA.com By Patricia M. Murret on March 11, 2015 at 10:59 AM, updated March 11, 2015 at 11:43 AM Steel shipping containers are used to crate cargo up and down the Mississippi River and around the world. The Port of New Orleans is filled with the massive steel boxes. Three years ago, one young […]

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GREEN Weekend:Most Americans Want Eco-Friendly Homes

By: Deidre Woollard on Realtor.com  Eco-friendly homes have gone mainstream: most people would trade in their swimming pools for Energy Star appliances and CFL lighting, according to our survey of realtor.com users. The desire to be eco-friendly has increased dramatically in recent years. We may commemorate Earth Day in April but many people make a concerted effort […]

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Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs (CFLs)

The thought of these bulbs make me think of dimly lit rooms and not being able to tell if I’m wearing navy blue or black, but today there are MANY color variations that surpass our original  100watt bulb in displaying true colors. It take a bit of education and trial/error before you find that perfect bulb […]

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To 10 Tips for Energy Savings

If you were to view my gas bill, you’d probably tell me to ‘MOVE’.   Quickly.   Yes, it’s been THAT steep- nearly $200 as I HATE being cold. To my defense- I do live in a 1920’s Bungalow with original single pane windows (yes,painted over broken sash), no insulation in the attic or floor boards and oh, let’s […]

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Why is it so difficult to “Go Green”?

I have read every article, book and attended multiple classes in my attempt to create a healthier lifestyle and pattern conscience/caring behaviors for my children. Weekly I seem to be “starting over”- forgetting to separate the trash or purchase Eco friendly products (sorry, Tide smells better), and not recycling the egg shells/ tea bags for […]

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West End Farmers Market

The West End farmers market kicked off Sunday at the Wrens Nest. It was another great opportunity to meet and chat with neighbors while purchasing fresh products and supporting local businesses providing locally grown food and handmade original items. The Wrens Nest is a perfect location for the market, providing shade, ample parking and even […]

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Seeking a Builder/Investor for Camp Creek Subs..

Great opportunity for a builder and or investor to complete a subdivision in prime locations within Camp Creek!  These subs are ready for your vision- plats in place, utilities and site map- take a look at the site plans below. Let’s discuss the possibilities! http://targetmarkmedia.com/mylestone/index.html http://targetmarkmedia.com/thefallsatcampcreek/siteplan.html **An Opportunity to be the first GREEN development!!

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Energy Saving Dishwasher Tips

Home Maintenance Tip- Dishwashers Most of the energy used by a dishwasher is for heating water. The Energy Guide label attached to new dishwashers estimates the annual power needed to run the appliance and heat the water based on natural gas and electricity costs.Dishwasher Tips Check the manual that came with your dishwasher for the […]

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