If you are a PGE customer, you can sign up to defer some of your bill toward clean energy development. PGE will evaluate your home energy use and then add a "climate neutral" premium to your bill (typically around $5.00) that will go toward green energy development. Check the billing insert or ca
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06/03/2008
Rent vs. Buy One of the links I recently added to my link section on my blog at www.greenhouserealestate.net is the Front Door Site from HGTV. Just like their network, they really offer great information on their website for buyers and sellers. I work with a lot of first time homebuyers. This
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05/27/2008
Don't Complain! Do something about it!Neighborhood Summit 2008Saturday, May 31, 20088:15am-3:00pmLaney College, 200 Fallon Street, OaklandMeet Mayor Delums and Police Chief Tucker.Free Continental Breakfast and Lunch!Preregistration is required. The afternoon session will be devoted to group work
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05/21/2008
Cleaning out the garage typically means you are going to have rusty containers of yuck to get rid of. These include paint, thinners, solvents, strippers, motor oil and motor additives, garden fertilizers, rat poison, cleaners, bleach and many other toxics.These can be responsibly disposed of ever
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05/21/2008
Can we talk about our love affair with Mid-Century Homes?What is it that makes these simple homes so super cool? It's all in the details! Clean lines and aluminum windows go from blah to incredible with fine, green and sustainable materials in the remodels and eco-friendly landscaping that requir
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05/06/2008
I was asked to discuss my tips on Greening an old home. The wonderful thing about old homes is simply maintaining them is the greenest thing to do. Green building is primarily about building to last. Homes that have lasted close to one-hundred years are as green as you can get. The trick is to m
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05/03/2008
In honor of Earth Day, I thought I might mention, even when the product is organic and local, shopping is not really "green." The best thing you can do is to shop with intention. When you patronize your local businesses, with local City tax bases. The money stays here in town and supports what
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04/19/2008
I'm celebrating with a clean kitchen and bath! I used my vinegar glass cleaner for the shower doors and now they are sparkling.Some tips for using these clean, green productsKeep them handy! *a shaker bottle of baking soda near the sink *pre-mixed vinegar and water glass cleaner Some new tips tha
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04/19/2008
I've been bit by the bug... Spring cleaning! The weather has been incredible and just getting all the windows open and airing out the house feels amazing. When we think about going green or taking steps to help the environment, green cleaning is an area where we can make an impact. Green cleaning
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04/13/2008
