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what are the essential Cleaning products you should keep at home?

Here’s my list:
White vinegar
Baking soda
Lemon juice
Club soda
Spot Shot carpet cleaner
Clorox Clean-Up
Hydrogen Peroxide (3% like from the drug store)
Dryelle dry cleaning kit found in the laundry isle, the one that includes spot remover pads.

You can do a lot with these. My favorite tip is using peroxide to remove red koolaid stains from carpet, just saturate and blot up!

Eco Friendly House Cleaning Products

Drinkwell Pet Fountain Cleaning Kit $7.80 Keep your fountain cleaner by getting to the hard-to-reach spots. Gives your fountain a longer life – good for all Drinkwell Fountains. Set of 3 brushes and cleaning instructions….

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Polder 1232-82 Deluxe Tabletop Ironing Board, Natural $9.99 1232-82 Features: -Tabletop ironing board. -Natural finish. -Retracable iron rest. -Folding leg assembly. -100pct Cotton cover. -Overall dimensions: 32” W x 12” D….

Cobra Products 400 Zip-It Drain Cleaning Tool $1.80 Zip It, Drain Cleaning Tool, Used To Unclog Sinks, Showers and Bathtub Drains, Environmentally Safe, Strong Ploy Construction….

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Mad Money $2.97 Three janitors steal money set to be destroyed….

Vital Secrets for a Healthy Home $24.95 This DVD takes the confusion out of whats needed for a healthy home environment. Step by step suggestions for every area of the home….

Plink Garbage Disposal Cleaner and Deodorizer- Lavender $2.92 Plink Garbage Disposal Cleaner and Deodorizer (3 Scents Available) Run one of these small round balls through the kitchen sink disposal and two things happen: built-up deposits of fat and food particles dissolve away, and a fragrant scent fills the kitchen. Each Plink contains scented liquid safely encased by a patented hardening process. It breaks open to deodorize the disposal and dissolve fat…

Scott Flushable Moist Wipes, Refill (51 Wipes) $3.55 SCOTT™ Moist Wipes are:Alcohol Free With mild ingredients and Aloe…

Heat-N-Clean for Commercial Poppers $14.99 Designed for cleansing commercial popcorn poppers, Heat-N-Clean will make your old popper look brand new!…

This my preamble to my question and is not chatting.?

If that young father from Whitehaven in Cumbria was proscecuted for not paying his fine imposed on him for not shutting his dustbin down properly Then the Cumbria authority would have a field day where I live (near Peterhead Scotland) as most homes have two big wheelie bins and still have them over flowing. And what happens when it’s windy… all the rubbish finds it’s way into my garden as we have to put our bins out overnight….the cats just love it..but I hate it.

The UK should take a look at the way Spain deals with rubbish , we have our rubbish collected every day the bins work twenty four hours a day this costs us 18 euro every three months it’s brilliant.

Home Composting

Norpro Ceramic Compost Keeper $32.99 Cleans up easily with soap…

Envirocycle Composter The Envirocycle Composter produces quality compost quicker and easier than conventional composters by its rolling and mixing action which keeps the ingredients well mixed and aerated. Its user-friendly, eliminates mess and odor, and is compact making it perfect for those with limited space. Envirocycle Simplifies Composting. The Envirocycle composter is specifically designed to simplify the recycl…

Norpro GRIP-EZ Stainless-Steel Composter Keeper with 2-pc. Replacement Filter Set $31.42 Conveniently store food scraps in this odor-eliminating container before transferring them to an outside composter. The unit works great for egg shells, peelings, coffee grounds, and more, while its stainless-steel and non-slip Engonomic handle ensures simple transport. In addition, the unit’s tight-fitting lid holds a charcoal filter for odor-free use for up to six months, plus offers a center kn…

Achla CMP-05 Spinning Horizontal Composter $130.00 Made from recycled plastic, is a heat absorbing black color. 7 cu. ft. capacity. Minimizes landfill waste and is rodent proof. Features a sliding door and mixing fins to break up clumps. 24” x 24” x 29.5” cylinder. Frame included. With frame 33” L. x 39” W. x 36” H….

Worm Factory 360 WF360B Worm Composter, Black $109.95 Similar in design to the popular Worm Factory 4-Tray Composter (CAD002) the Worm Factory 360 Composter features a thicker sturdier design with an improved base and lid. This composter can hold up to 8 trays instead of 7 and it includes a handy compost accessory kit featuring a coir brick hand rake scraper and thermometer which make maintaining your system cleaner and easier.The Worm Factory 360 co…

RSVP International BIO6 Biodegradable Plastic Bags 50-ct. $10.99 These 100% biodegradable and compostable bags are the perfect companion for all of our compost pails. Made from a certified biodegradable and compostable material, Mater-Bi, they are GMO free and will biodegrade as naturally as the fruit and vegetable scraps inside. BioBag products meet the specifications found in ASTM D6400 and carry the BPI compostable logo. They are approved by the San Francisc…

BioBags – Kitchen Compost Bucket Liner – set of 3 Boxes (25 – 15-qt. bags in each) $14.91 For years, we’ve searched for an alternative to polyethylene-based plastics for the kitchen, the dog waste and the yard; and we’re proud to finally say that we’ve found an answer in Bio-Bags. Made from cornstarch, vegetable oil and other renewable resources, all are 100% biodegradable and compostable. The bag is tough enough to handle your household and yard needs and breaks down in about a month….

Bagasse Disposable Compostable Hot Liquid Cup – Set of 50 – 12 Oz. $8.00 Enjoy eco-friendly picnics! You cant beat the cleanup-free convenience of disposable tableware. But even the best recycled options create waste when thrown away. Instead, use your compost pile to dispose of your dishware! Our partyware solves the problem by being 100% compostable and biodegradable when placed in your compost pile or a commercial composting facililty. The tree- and petroleum-…

RSVP Bamboo Countertop Compost Pail Bin 3.25 Quart/3 Liter Made of beautiful, natural bamboo, this compost pail is perfect for storing scraps of food right on your countertop until you’re ready to dump them in your garden. The lid contains two charcoal filters to keep odors from escaping. The inside lining is removable and dishwasher safe to make cleaning easy….

Easy Composters You Can Build $1.52 Since 1973, Storey’s Country Wisdom Bulletins have offered practical, hands-on instructions designed to help readers master dozens of country living skills quickly and easily. There are now more than 170 titles in this series, and their remarkable popularity reflects the common desire of country and city dwellers alike to cultivate personal independence in everyday life….

7 Children Rescued From Filthy Centralia Home
Authorities removed seven children from a Centralia home filled with rotting food, swarming flies and broken glass.
Philip Glass At Home (2004)

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Vinturi Essential Wine Aerator Wine needs to breathe to allow it to open up, release its intended aromas, and of course, make it taste better. Vinturi’s patent pending design speeds up this process by instantly aerating with ease and convenience. The perfect aeration in the time it takes to pour a glass of wine….

Pyrex Storage 10-Piece Set, Clear with Blue Lids $14.99 There are several reasons to choose glass storage containers: Pyrex glass doesn’t warp, stain, absorb odors or interact with food, it is safe for microwave and oven use, it’s attractive enough to bring to the table for casual meals. Last but not least you can see the leftovers without opening the lid, which means you won’t accidentally grab a dish of corn niblets for lunch when you really wanted t…

Lady Sings the Blues $14.98 Studio: Paramount Home Video Release Date: 11/08/2005…

American Dreamer: Songs of Stephen Foster; Thomas Hampson; Jay Unger; Molly Mason $10.24 great listening music…

Heritage $6.83 …

The Glass Menagerie (1987) [VHS] $19.98 Paul Newman directed this poetic, sunlight- and memory-drenched film version of Tennessee Williams’s classic memory play. The casting is surprisingly adept, considering that several of the performers would seem to be too old for their roles. John Malkovich plays Williams’s stand-in, Tom Wingfield, a dreamer who lives with his domineering mother Amanda (a luminous Joanne Woodward) and his fragile, …

World Without End [VHS] $14.98 …

Demon Seed [VHS] $14.95 One of the better examples of the mad-computer genre, Demon Seed is a sci-fi nightmare brimming with ideas. Julie Christie dominates the film as an unsuspecting woman whose house has been completely automated by her computer-genius husband (Fritz Weaver). He, in turn, has just completed Proteus, the world’s smartest Artificial Intelligence machine. When Proteus traps Christie alone in the house, …

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29242-1 Uttermost Zabel, Buffet Lamp $162.80 This lamp features auburn tinted glass with chocolate swirls and brushed aluminum accents. The modified drum shade is a black linen textile….

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Why do you think these “nice” “gated” neighborhoods here in the US dont atleast build something nice?

I mean if you are going to spend 10 million dollars to build a house why not make something more elegant than the USA style Mcmansion house with a garden or landscape that looks like it is out of some Home Depot Magazine??

no imagination,,

Homebuilding & Renovating magazine – Thompson case study

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The English Country House: From the Archives of Country Life (Country Life Magazine) $50.87 The English Country House takes a look at the architecture and interiors of sixty-two stunning houses in a range of architectural styles spanning seven centuries—from the medieval Stokesay Castle to the newly built, Lutyens-inspired Corfe Farm—brought to life through the world-renowned photography library of Country Life. More than four hundred color and black and white illustrations …

Foundations & Concrete Work (For Pros by Pros) $1.48 - From the editors of Fine Homebuilding – Prepare a site for excavation and formwork – Avoid common mistakes when working with concrete and masonry…

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I need some feedback from the Green Community on this idea: Microfinance for energy efficiency?

I need some feedback from the Green Community on this idea: Microfinance for energy efficiency.

If they are interest-free loans, I think it is a great idea.

Energy Star® Shows Simplicity Of Home Energy Efficiency

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Energy blog: Oncor begins smart meter testing in Oak Cliff
JIM MAHONEY/DMN Oak Cliff resident Mark Crosslin (left) and Oncor’s Jim Greer dicuss the smart meter test.2:19 PM CT Oncor reinstalled an old mechanical meter beside a new digital smart meter at Mark Crosslin’s Oak Cliff home as part of its continued efforts to convince North Texans that smart meters are working.
Off grid home – energy meter

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Can any one recommend a good home energy auditor for GTA ?

Looking for a good home energy auditor for GTA. How do you determine whether one is better than the other ?
Does it matter or are they all the same ?
Was wondering whether anyone could recommend good ones.
Area : GTA -Canada

HERS Raters are trained in energy audits

CRESNET is the authority in Canada They have a list of HERS Raters

I would want one that has the following equipment.

Blower Door checks the leakage on your home

Duct Blaster checks the leakage of your ducting system.

IR Camera finds areas of heat loss, moisture, and missing insulation

I would want to know the fee over the phone

Home Energy Audit with Green Dream Group, LLC – Blower Door Test and Infrared Energy Audit

USA Cares Launches Military Lender Education Program
RISMEDIA, March 10, 2010—USA Cares has launched a new education course designed to provide loan officers with a clear understanding of how to work with military clients. Through the USA Cares Military Family Housing Lender Education Program-accessed online at www.usacares.org,…
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The Cul-de-Sac Syndrome: Turning Around the Unsustainable American Dream (Bloomberg) $12.24 An incisive look at the consequences of today’s costly and damaging suburban lifestyle, this new book exposes the economic, cultural, environmental, and health problems underlying life in suburbia. John Wasik provides powerful insights into how the U.S. suburban lifestyle became unsustainable and what can be done to salvage it. Wasik’s observations are firmly grounded in exclusive on-the-ground re…

Bronx Construction Accident Lawyer Sees Construction Trend Going Green

The new trend of “going green” has been instilled into the media descending into our homes, flooding into our schools, making a wave of change. Not only is the public, by the government as well is pushing towards going green. Different legislations have been passed to award those building green homes & businesses with governmental grants up to $7,500 for a single unit and $15,000 for a double. The urge to go green stems from our lack of energy resource that is being depleted day by day.

Construction companies are now taking classes in green homebuilding technology where they will learn what type of materials best benefit a home and the environment at the same time. This trend on going green definitely has its benefits including a great cost savings down the road in terms of electricity usage. The fact of the matter is that going green is costly, incurring about a 7-15 percent increase in the cost of building. Even though it is costly in the short term, in the long run the benefits definitely outweigh the risks. The Bronx is already seeing instances of this in which construction workers have already been injured due to the new trend spreading too fast without the proper training. If you have been directly injured from your construction company not realizing the new safety standards of going green, contact a Bronx construction lawyer.

Going green can present a challenge if construction companies are not sufficiently knowledgeable in the subject. The importance of gaining the right knowledge on going green weighs heavily on the cost benefit analysis. If construction companies jump on the green bandwagon without knowing what they are doing, they are bound to make mistakes that could potentially lead to injuries of their construction workers. If construction companies whom in the past did not comply with safety and other regulatory practices, then what makes them more likely to comply with the new standards of going green? It is imperative for safety and regulatory associations to properly watch over the industry, as it is turning green.

For something that may severely help our economy, could end up severely hurting construction workers in the process. Another fact is the importance of training construction workers to deal with new green materials and procedures. If construction companies do not take the time to properly train their employees with these new techniques, bad things are apt to happen. If you have been injured in the process of your company going green, contact a Bronx construction accident lawyer as soon as possible.

Going green is a great way for our economy to evolve into a more environment friendly world. However the proper precautions must be instilled in construction companies before they take to the pavement. If you have been injured due to your construction company not taking the time to deal with the new safety regulations of going green, contact a Bronx construction accident lawyer as soon as possible. Going green is a great way for economy to be more in tune with our environment while saving money at the same time.

About the Author

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Fine Homebuilding 2008 Annual Collection DVD $33.95 Now you can enjoy instant access to all eight regular issues of Fine Homebuilding magazine published in 2008 – plus five newsstand-only special interest publications and videos. You’ll find faithful reproductions of each issue in its entirety – every article, tip, special section, department, and ad. A great way to collect and preserve an entire year’s worth of valuable content and put your finge…

Foundations & Concrete Work (For Pros by Pros) $1.48 - From the editors of Fine Homebuilding – Prepare a site for excavation and formwork – Avoid common mistakes when working with concrete and masonry…

Designing Your Perfect House $19.95 Written by a top architect, this beautifully illustrated handbook guides you through the process of designing and building your new home. It contains the kind of advice that will save you a lot of money, teach you how to avoid problems, and help you create the house of your dreams. Arranged in twelve easy to follow lessons, Bill Hirsch discusses design philosophy, proportions, scale, selection of …

The Building Today’s Green Home: Practical, Cost-Effective and Eco-Responsible Homebuilding (Popular Woodworking) $6.99 Homebuyers and homebuilders are focusing more on ‘right-sizing’ their dream home instead of mortgaging their dreams away. “Today’s Dream Home” targets three audiences: mid-to-late baby boomers who are down-sizing their homes (approximately 40 million); readers who are actively looking for Green building methods for their next home and retirees who are facing fixed-income concerns. The author uses …

Why do people switch things to “green” and then dispose of the things they already had? Isn’t that worse?

For example: Someone buys “green” bamboo bed sheets when the old ones they have are still good. Yeah they bought something green but it seems like it would be better not to buy anything at all. Why not just use what you already have until you can’t anymore and then buy the new thing? Same with replacing the hardwood floors in your home. It seems like it would be more “green” not to replace anything because even though something else is better for the environment, it still harms it to some degree. Does this make any sense? Can someone explain it to me?

You make perfect sense. However, my observation of the green movement is that it is more about people feeling good THINKING they are doing somehing good rather than actually really doing or affecting anything. I think what you stated in your question is the absolute correct thing to do. And I’m not even an active participant in the green movement.

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Rayon from BAMBOO Sheet Set – Queen Sage 1000 Thread Count Cotton Sheet Set $89.44 Package contains 1 Flat Sheet, 1 Fitted Sheet and 2 Pillow Case in a beautiful zippered package. These sheets are soft, luxurious fusion of 60% Bamboo derived Rayon & 40% Egyptian cotton The sheet sets are as soft as silk and naturally breathable. You’ll love sleeping on this fabulous bedding. It feels cool in the summer and warm in winter. It does not pill, so the silky softness lasts forever. Th…

Rayon from BAMBOO Sheet Set – King Ivory 800 Thread Count Cotton Sheet Set $79.44 Package contains 1 Flat Sheet, 1 Fitted Sheet and 2 Pillow Case in a beautiful zippered package. These sheets are soft, luxurious fusion of 60% Bamboo derived Rayon & 40% Egyptian cotton The sheet sets are as soft as silk and naturally breathable. You’ll love sleeping on this fabulous bedding. It feels cool in the summer and warm in winter. It does not pill, so the silky softness lasts forever. Th…

Rayon from BAMBOO Sheet Set – Queen Size Blue 300 Thread Count Cotton Sheet Set (Deep Pocket) $54.44 Package contains 1 Flat Sheet, 1 Fitted Sheet and 2 Pillow Case in a beautiful zippered package. These sheets are soft, luxurious fusion of 60% Bamboo derived Rayon & 40% Egyptian cotton The sheet sets are as soft as silk and naturally breathable. You’ll love sleeping on this fabulous bedding. It feels cool in the summer and warm in winter. It does not pill, so the silky softness lasts forever. Th…

Sheet Bamboo Screen $379.00 Sheet Bamboo 3 Panel Floor Screen has horizontal shaved bamboo design with verdant hues and Hardwood frame. Design on the front with shaved bamboo in natural hue same on the back. This handmade Floor Screen is 54″W x 72″H…

Rolling Stones Contact Sheet (Mural) by Gered Mankowitz – Fine Art Print / Poster – 40.00 x 55.00 Rolling Stones Contact Sheet (Mural) by Gered Mankowitz – Fine Art Print / Poster – 40.00 x 55.00 – Brand New – Ships rolled in a plastic sleeve inside of a crush proof mailing tube – Paper Size: 40.00 x 55.00 in – Image Size: 40.00 x 55.00 in…