5 Simple Steps to Make Any Home a Green Home

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Thanks for posting these great tips on living greener. Eventually, being environmentally sustainable won't be such a niche topic. Readers can learn many more tips (including ways to remodel green from a prominent player in the green construction space) by visiting my blog at http://TransformYourHouse.com/blog

Laura of CA @ Mar 17, 2009 01:15:29 AM

Green your home

Put in the plug and use bath/shower water and a bucket to flush the toilet.

Weatherstrip doors and window.

Attic insulation should be at least 8 inches.

We can do this, folks.

kat russell of MI @ Mar 16, 2009 19:57:29 PM

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Maura Judkis is a producer at U.S. News. She writes about the green movement and looks for ways to be an ecofriendly consumer without breaking the bank. Send her your green tips.

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