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Green needs a new name!

Silvertree — Mon, 14 Jun 2010 21:14:16 +0000

I’m not Green! Today I talked to a client about using remodel funds to enhance the home by installing more insulation and sealing cracks and ultimately make it more efficient and comfortable, you know let’s talk Greener and sustainable. They are getting tile from Turkey instead. That’s a tile that is quarried by people who [...]

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Green is giving me the Blues!

Silvertree — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 03:59:30 +0000

Why is it when we talk about green building or sustainability its many times an all or nothing venture. Homeowners would embrace green building practices if they were inspired, for the most part they are not. If green living saved money, consumers would flock to it, it doesn’t and they don’t. There’s a problem, and [...]

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Hey, Hey we’re the Monkees! #2

Silvertree — Sun, 06 Dec 2009 21:59:21 +0000

We don’t Monkey around. Monkeys post 1 Now in April we start a hysterical attempt to control the damage, at an economic cost that may compound the problem. Knee-jerk attempts to rectify the problem quickly by encapsulating lead tainted debris in plastic will add cost and inconvenience and the people performing the work will be [...]

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EPA Lead Rules and the Monkees of Nikko Toshogo

Silvertree — Sun, 06 Dec 2009 01:21:02 +0000

“See no evil, Hear no evil, Speak no evil” By Paul Lesieur Although it’s true origins remain debated this phrase was put into practice in the form of three monkeys carved, one with its hands over its eyes, one with its hands over its ears, and another with its hands over its mouth, for the [...]

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Eco Friendly Painting Contractor.

Silvertree — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 16:11:49 +0000

Putting Eco into Environment from Toronto Painters Here’s a little article about my friend George Z of Toronto Painters. Adding to the discussion of the environmental policies of Ecopainting Inc, the following are some of the current policies of our Toronto Painting Company Office – Administration Print only the proposals and related documents needed for jobs in [...]

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Do ceramic window films save money?

Silvertree — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 23:38:30 +0000

Introducing the only ceramic film worthy of the 3M name. By Jeremy Dobbins If you are concerned about rising energy prices, global warming, interior fading of your furniture, artwork and flooring, or if you are worried about the safety and security of your home or business and are seeking some peace of mind then window [...]

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October is National Energy Month.

Silvertree — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 14:25:59 +0000

By Sean Lintow Sr. SLS Construction Cullman County Ok, I admit it, I had no clue and this is its 22nd year of it being observed. Obviously though I am not the only one, as one site that lists all the different “National Fill in the Blank Month’s” has over 30 listings just for October [...]

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Remodeling your Kitchen: Going Green – Why?

Len — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 00:10:32 +0000

Kitchen sustainability By Sean Lintow Sr. Going green with a kitchen remodel is a growing consideration for many homeowners. Why should you consider going green on your kitchen remodel? Well, besides being good for the environment, it can create a healthier environment for you and others, while helping you save money on your utility bills. [...]

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