Category Archives: Green Living

Getting your House Ready for Fall

Posted on October 5, 2011 by Brett Stern

Fall is Here! Is Your Home Ready? The weather is turning colder, and many of us will soon begin to retreat to the warmth of our homes. Before you do, be sure to give your home the TLC that it … Continue reading →

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Energy Efficiency Loans for Cincinnati Real Estate

Posted on May 5, 2011 by Alison Moss
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Cincinnati Energy Efficiency Loans If own Cincinnati real estate and have been thinking about energy efficiency upgrades to you property there is a new option for financing the upgrades. For a limited time, homeowners in the Greater Cincinnati region can … Continue reading →

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Household Items You Can Not Recycle or Throw Away

Posted on April 12, 2011 by Alison Moss
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It seems that more and more households are recycling, and that is great for the environment. However there are actually some things that you can not recycle or throw away. These things need to be disposed of properly becuase if … Continue reading →

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Cincinnati Home Energy Audits

Posted on February 6, 2011 by Alison Moss

The Greater Cincinnati Energy Alliance is offering  ENERGY AUDITS OF YOUR HOME FOR $50. Why should Hamilton County and City of Cincinnati Homeowners pay someone to complete a comprehensive energy audit of their home? The reason is that you will get significant … Continue reading →

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Urban Bird Feeding in Cincinnati

Posted on December 9, 2010 by Alison Moss

NPR had an interesting article just the other day on feeding birds during the winter months.  ”We often forget that, really, bird feeding, we’re doing it for us. We’re not responsible for the birds’ utter survival. So we need to do it the … Continue reading →

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Hamilton County Computer and TV Recycling

Posted on May 26, 2010 by DetonateCreative

The Hamilton County Solid Waste Management District proudly announces the opening of the Cincinnati 2010 computer/TV recycling program. In an effort to properly and safely dispose of TVs and and computers Hamilton County is setting up drop-off days for its … Continue reading →

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EPA Issues New Lead Based Paint Regulations

Posted on May 6, 2010 by DetonateCreative

At the end of April the EPA issued new regulations for contractors who work in homes built before 1978. Before 1978 paint was made with lead as a base ingredient, and therefore the EPA has issued a mandate that all … Continue reading →

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Popular Real Estate Bathroom Renovations

Posted on March 29, 2010 by DetonateCreative

Every year trends in bathroom renovations change. Materials, technologies, and even the color palates change with the year and season. RSI media interviewed a number of renovation contractors and architects to better understand the demand for renovation and the types … Continue reading →

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Energy Efficiency, Tax Credits, and Mortgages

Posted on February 19, 2010 by DetonateCreative

Par of purchasing a home is understanding its energy use. As a practice I research the utility bills of all the homes I list and sell. However the utility bills tells you about the energy and water being used, but … Continue reading →

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Green Interior Home Improvements

Posted on November 30, 2009 by DetonateCreative

Here are some green eco-friendly home improvements that will enhance your indoor living environment and marketability of your home. Home buyers want efficient and healthy homes in today’s real estate market and here are a few improvement you can make … Continue reading →

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