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		<title>Routine Home Maintenance</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2009 20:24:34 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[So you&#8217;ve just moved into your brand new home. You shopped around and did a lot of research to find the home that was just right for you. You signed a big pile of documents at closing, the moving trucks have left, all the boxes are unpacked, and all your belongings are in their proper [...]]]></description>
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		<title>The Energy Efficient Home</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2009 20:22:33 +0000</pubDate>
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High energy use not only has environmental impacts but can hit you personally in the pocketbook. Here is a list of helpful suggestions that may allow you to reduce energy consumption in your household.

· Minimize hot water use by taking shorter showers and washing your clothes in cold water. 
· Use your dishwasher and washing [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Home Safety Basics</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2009 20:15:34 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The safety of family, home and belongings is critical to all of us. Being prepared and alert can save time, injury and possibly your life. Here are some things to do to help keep your family safe around your home:
 
·       Store medications and small items such as jewelry and coins where toddlers can’t reach. Be [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Natural Disaster Precautions</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2009 20:10:44 +0000</pubDate>
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We often forget what a real emergency is until we are reminded by a disaster such as a hurricane, flood or fire. Emergencies and disasters can occur anytime, anywhere. Some are primarily seasonal and allow for certain preparations; others occur swiftly and without warning.
 
Planning ahead and making provision for your family&#8217;s needs can make a [...]]]></description>
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		<title>The Green Home Guide: Connecting the Green Dots</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2009 20:43:33 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[“The Green Home Guide: Connecting the Green Dots” provides the consumer and prospective home buyer with the most up-to-date, simple, and affordable strategies used to embrace a greener lifestyle at home.
 


This video will empower you with the information necessary to buy or remodel green, and switch your home and your life into green gear. By [...]]]></description>
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