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Housing Affordability Rises 18 Percent in First Quarter
C.A.R. reports entry-level housing affordability rises 18 percentage points in first quarter LOS ANGELES (May 20) – The percentage of households that could afford to buy an entry-level home in California stood at 44 percent in the first quarter of 2008, compared with 26 percent for the same period a year ago, according to a [...]
10 Ways to Save Electricity
Source: The Internet Journalist Buy Energy Star products, as they have met “strict energy efficiency guidelines set by the EPA and US Department of Energy”. When building or renovating a house, place insulation in the walls, ceiling and floor. It can save as much as 55% of energy in heating and 50% of energy in [...]
The Act of Giving
10 Creative Ways to Give from the Heart, Not the Pocketbookby Nancy Twigg Meaningful gift giving doesn’t have to be expensive. In fact, some of the most precious gifts are the ones that cost very little, but mean a great deal because of the time and effort the giver took in giving the gift. Below [...]
Organize Life & Business
5 Simple Steps to Get Organized & Get EnergizedBy: Beth Tabek “Organizing is what you do before you do something, so that when you do it, it is not all mixed up.” A. A. Milne In personal development growth occurs more easily when we create space to grow. In order to experience living beyond limits [...]
Making Your Home More Environmentally Friendly
One: Use Fluorescent Bulbs. Replace conventional incandescent light bulbs with compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs). They cost a little more, but last up to 10 times longer, use two-thirds less energy and give off 70 percent less heat. Two: Look for the Energy Star Label. Energy Star-qualified refrigerators use about half as much energy as [...]
