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Outdoor water conservation tips

Posted on April 17, 2017 by redoak

According to the Texas Water Development Board, in order to not over water your lawn, here are few points: One inch of water per week in the summer will keep most common grasses healthy. To determine how long you should … Continue reading →

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5 Inexpensive Ways to Heat Up Your Home

Posted on November 3, 2014 by redoak

1) Add area rugs: There’s a lot to like about hardwood and tile floors, we have them in every area in our house, but if there is one drawback, it is that in the winter, it can make your home … Continue reading →

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Creative Ways to Conserve Water

Posted on May 14, 2013 by redoak

Being creative with landscaping is an unorthodox method of surviving a drought. Water restrictions make it hard to turn an entire lawn green during droughts and people end up cutting down the watering of grass.  A simple way to conserve … Continue reading →

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Grade your home energy!

Posted on March 26, 2013 by redoak

Getting a handle on your home’s energy use is an important first step to improving efficiency. You can do a simple assessment yourself using ENERGY STAR on-line tools, or have a professional energy auditor perform a more thorough audit. Then, use ENERGY STAR resources … Continue reading →

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CFLs vs LEDs

Posted on March 19, 2013 by redoak

According to a recent study released by Consumer Reports, of the 90 percent of Americans who have made the switch from inefficient incandescent lights bulbs to energy and money-saving CFLs and LEDs, 75 % opted to purchase the former despite the fact … Continue reading →

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Save on heating and cooling by landscaping

Posted on March 6, 2013 by redoak

Believe it or not landscaping is a method that can be used to reduce heating and cooling costs.  Here are some questions you should ask yourself and potential solutions to these problems. Does your home overheat in the summer? Are … Continue reading →

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