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The Benefits of Whole House Water Filtration

You may have heard of a whole house water filtration system for private well water, but did you know that you can also have one specifically made for city water?

City water, or water from a public source – which is approximately 85% of the U.S. – can have many issues that a whole house water filtration system can solve.

To start, municipalities disinfect the water of bacteria and other microorganisms by chlorinating it. Chlorine is bad for your health in many ways. It is not recommended to drink chlorinated water on a regular basis or to even bathe in it. Chlorine is a known carcinogen. Not to mention the drying and dulling effects it has on hair and skin.

If the municipality is not chlorinating the water, chloramines are often used as the alternative. The by-products of chloramines are much the same as chlorine, although its effects are less studied.

Green Plumbing Options

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Whether you are upgrading, building a new home, or improving your outdoor spaces, you have a variety of options you should discuss with your plumber which might help you conserve water. Of course, before getting into any big projects, on a day-to-day basis there are many ways to save water, and also many guides on how to do this.
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Sears Holdings Presenting Sponsor: Rebuilding Together’s Fifty for Five Event

replace thermocouple WASHINGTON, DC – Sears Holdings has joined Rebuilding Together as the Presenting sponsor for Fifty for Five.

Fifty for Five is Rebuilding Together’s newest and largest rebuilding event, celebrating the revitalization work of New Orleans neighborhoods since Hurricanes Katrina and Rita devastated the area in 2005.

Rebuilding Together has invested immense rehabilitating efforts in New Orleans since the time of the hurricanes, and they will mark their progress and promises fulfilled by rebuilding 50 homes in the Gentilly neighborhood on the eve of the fifth anniversary of the hurricanes.
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Fifty New Orleans Homes Will Be Rebuilt

homes rebuilt Major Week-Long Katrina 5th Anniversary event will rebuild 50 homes and offer a major community celebration of renewal

WASHINGTON, DC – March 19, 2010

Rebuilding Together announced plans today for “Fifty for Five.”

Rebuilding Together will rehabilitate fifty homes in New Orleans on the eve of the fifth year anniversary of Hurricane Katrina in a week long effort and finish with a community block party and all-welcome major community evening outdoor celebration.
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Holiday Recipe for Fat-Free Sewers: It’s as Easy as Pie

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The Holidays are here!

‘Tis the season for cooking, which means lots of washing up as well.

As you’re cooking for the ones you love, take care of the environment too by keeping fats, oils and grease out of the drains.
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Clog Busters: Stop the Clog

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* Do you have frequent sewer line backups?

* Do you call the plumber more than twice a month?

* Do roots grow in your sewer line?

If so, you could be a victim of “The Clog.”

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Solar Water Heater Installation: What You Need to Consider

Solar water heater installation is becoming a much more plausible idea to many people as the cost of traditional energy increases and we become more socially conscious about our energy usage.

There are many factors to consider before you actually make the decision to install your own solar water heater.
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Solar Water Heater Construction: Research Before You Build

Solar water heater construction can be a very satisfying job for the “do-it-yourselfer” who is looking to save money and energy.

You can choose from several different designs. However, you will need to spend some time researching costs and the best design for the climate in which you live.
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Eco Institution Philosophy: Saving Green by Living Green

According to the San Diego-based Eco Institution, a leading environmental education firm, Eco Consulting is one of the fastest growing of the new “green jobs”.

More, Eco Consultants are seeking new avenues for becoming quickly trained in this profession,

But the new breed of Eco Consultants are more than environmental “good deed doers.”
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Eco Training: Is It For Everyone?

eco training The Eco Consulting profession is one of the most promising of the new “green jobs”.

It’s also one of the few green employment fields that is open to almost anyone willing to make the effort to become trained.

This information comes directly from the San Diego-based Eco Institution, a leading environmental education firm.
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