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The time is right to renovate
Renovating has always had advantages over building or buying new: Stay in a neighbourhood that you like Save on relocation costs Save on agents fees for selling your existing place
The most damaging eco-myth
Overcoming the most damaging myth of our time At the moment there are 3 main forces that are convincing the minds of every day Australians that it is too expensive to be energy efficient and sustainable:

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Powering Africa
The demand for nuclear energy as the most efficient form of energy that does not emit carbon dioxide will grow in the future as urgency grows for finding solutions to global warming and climate change, participants in this session heard.
Energy Efficient Windows and Insulation
“A well designed passive home with energy efficient windows requires no heating or cooling except in the most extreme climates. Even in extreme climates, it is possible to design a Zero Energy - Zero Bills house at little additional cost.” ‘Your Home´ Technical Guide, a publication to inform homeowners of the advantages of energy efficient design. Often people ask me “what is the best type of heater to have installed?” my answer is...
All skylights aren’t created equal!
The move towards energy efficiency in the building industry has provided great improvements and options for skylights. Double glazed, argon filled and a combination of types of glass provides you with options for energy efficient skylights for every climate in the country. Skylights are now generally sealed well and the double glazing helps to minimise condensation and heat flow through the skylight. Ad more importantly...n
The most damaging eco-myth
Overcoming the most damaging myth of our time At the moment there are 3 main forces that are convincing the minds of every day Australians that it is too expensive to be energy efficient and sustainable:

Having a guilt free spa bath
How to live in a home that is more energy efficient, more sustainable and have a guilt free spa or bubble bath every week! Imagine living in a home that stays between 16-24°C all year round and paying just $2 per day for all your heating and cooling costs. It Is Easier Than You Think... But only after you abandon what most people ‘know’ about energy efficient and sustainable homes and follow the simple steps that work 100% of the time, in every style of home, and in every climate. Ordinary people in apparently ordinary homes across Australia have already cut 41% and more off their electricity bills, 56% off their homes CO2 emissions, and saved hundreds of litres of water every day. (More than enough to fill up your spa bath!)
Why Aren't the WildFire Survivors Back Home Yet?
In late 2007, the California Wildfires destroyed thousands of homes. Two years have past but many of the affected fire victims have not yet been able to rebuild their lives and their homes. Out of the more than 1,700 San Diego City and County homes that were lost in 2007, only about 55% of the homeowners have obtained building permits and started their rebuild process. Many of those have not yet finished.

Green Water Heaters Will Save You Money and the Environment
Would you like to save money by reducing your energy consumption? Then next time your building or renovating, consider an energy efficient water heater.
Why Lonnie Scruggs' Mobile Home Park Deals Don't Work for Me
There are people out there who think they can make big money buying and selling used mobile homes. I am not one of them. And after owning about 200 homes, I think I'm pretty qualified to point out the problems with the business plan. The first major flaw in the strategy of making money buying and selling mobile homes is that you have to sell the home for more than what you have invested in it. And what you have invested in it is more than just what you paid for it.

How Do You Buy a Long-Term Care Facility?
A long-term care facility basically takes care of the disabled and seniors who can no longer manage on their own. When you mention long-term facilities, most people would associate these with retirement homes, nursing homes, assisted living homes, as well as group homes. The first thing you need to consider when you decide to buy a long-term care facility is to identify the type of facility you want to own and run.
Green Power; A Home Built Headache?
One of the primary focuses of anyone looking to live a greener lifestyle is of course, energy. Energy consumption is something that we simply cannot avoid. At home and at work, we are almost always using up some form of energy. The goal of many people ( and hopefully yourself) is to find alternative energy sources for the energy we need. Ideally, this green power source should not only be more environmentally friendly, it should also be cheaper than the current energy source. So just where do we find these alternative energy sources?
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