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Natural Cleaning Solutions

Natural Cleaning Solutions  |  I started using cleaners like vinegar and lemons because the chemicals in cleaners would leave me feeling hung over throughout the day when I used them.   A side benefit is the natural cleaners are often less expensive and probably already in your pantry!

Real Simple has a great article on Natural Cleaning Solutions and it was one of the most comprehensive guides I’ve seen.

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Ormewood Park Gem

Gorgeous one of a kind home in Ormewood Park! House is modern with great bright light and top-of-the-line interiors.  3 bedrooms & 2 baths. Want to know more?  Contact us for more details!

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Atlanta’s Neighborhoods Were Made for Walking!

Atlanta’s Neighborhoods Were Made for Walking!   More and more buyers are looking for homes where they can walk to restaurants, shopping, grocery stores and parks.   Certainly there are numerous benefits to parking your car for the weekend and walking your errands or walking to your favorite eats and drinks.   Atlanta is presently ranked 22 in the City Rankings of Walk-ability.  Specifically – the neighborhoods  Five Points, Ponce-Highland & Sweet Auburn are mentioned.

If you are wondering how your Atlanta Neighborhood stacks up to walking, here is a quick test for you – WalkScore can give you some insight.

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Energy Tax Credits

Thinking of a new furnace or air conditioner?  Or maybe you have been in need of a water heater or new windows?  Not only will you benefit from the immediate comfort of installing and upgrading your current systems – you will save money in the long run by using less energy and reducing your electric/gas bills.  AND you may find your improvement qualifies you for a tax credit. 

The Energy Star website  has details on the qualifying improvements and upgrades and explains how the tax works.  Check it out.  You still have 5 months to complete the work.  The deadline is 12.31.2010.

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Recycling Carts – City of Atlanta

Recycling occurs every other week now in the City of Atlanta.   If you are having trouble fitting all of your recyclables into the small bins – here is some good news:   you can purchase a 95 gallons rolling recycle cart from the City of Atlanta for $70.   The advantage to buying the recycle cart from the City is that it meets the specs to fit on their mechanical lift on the trucks.  The smaller version (50 gallons) at Home Depot is the same price.    

Looking for more information?  Click here  to visit the city’s website.   Instructions on buying the bin are on web site!

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Earth Day – April 18th

Mark your calendars for April 18, 2009 for Earth Day.   Challenge yourself by pledging to make one change in your life to help out the earth.   Need some inspiration?   Earth Day on Earth 911 is just the place to be inspired to make a change!  

I am researching worm composting and I am pledging to reduce non-recyclable packaging in products I purchase.