Fireplaces & Their Effect On The Environment

It might seem a cruel piece of legislation to introduce at this time of the year, with winters icy hand lingering, but the Greek government have imposed restrictions on the use of solid fuel burning fireplaces due to the emissions and the smog clouds which choke the air as a result. More Greeks have been using solid fuel to create...

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Organic Gardening: Protecting from Pests and Protecting the Planet

While growing a garden is one of the most environmentally friendly activities you can engage in, you can cause more harm than good for the planet if you use chemical-laden substances to get rid of weeds and pests. Herbicides and pesticides can quickly spread and contaminate your soil and neighbors’ land, too. It’s...

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Fight Flooding: Manage Surface and Groundwater Around Your Home and Foundation

To help prevent flooding that can damage your home and potentially put your family at risk, you must do everything you can within the household and surrounding area. Fortunately, to help reduce the flooding risk, here are important tips to consider: Control the Surface Water Around Your Home Lot grading Lot grading involves sloping...

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Antique Homes: How to Keep the Charm While Saving Energy

It’s hard to deny the quaint charm that antique homes have—until the first utility bills begin to roll in.  Unfortunately, the builders of yore weren’t as concerned about energy efficiency the way we are today and, moreover, they didn’t have the technology that we have today to make our constructions more energy...

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Defining and Understanding What Environmental Risk Is

Congratulations on purchasing your new private or commercially-purposed land.  There are lots to celebrate, such as owning a cozy place to call home or an enterprise built to produce a sizable income.  Either way, the bright future of ownership can soon dim for those who don’t understand the environmental risk involved in...

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