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            <author>TampaHomes247@gmail.com (Calum and Kathleen MacKenzie)</author>
            <title>Living Green, Saving Green</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ Everyone's talking about living green these days, and it's a very good idea. It protects our environment for our children's future, and makes the planet healthier all around for everyone. Unfortunately, many things you can do to go green cost a fortune, which just isn't practical for many families in the current economic climate. The good news is that you can go green and save green at the same time, without breaking your budget. You may not be installing a windmill farm or solar panels on your ... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Mon, 21 Dec 2009 08:52:42 -0600</pubDate>
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            <author>TampaHomes247@gmail.com (Calum and Kathleen MacKenzie)</author>
            <title>Reaping the Benefits of Greener Living</title>
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It&rsquo;s no secret that going green can cost you money up front. It&rsquo;s also no secret that those green changes you make &ndash; low flow shower heads, xeriscaped yards, solar water heaters and more &ndash; will save you money over time. What&rsquo;s less well known is the number of immediate cash benefits you can realize when you choose to make greener choices when renovating, remodeling or building. Because what&rsquo;s good for the environment is good for the community, there are many ... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Mon, 21 Dec 2009 08:29:18 -0600</pubDate>
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            <author>TampaHomes247@gmail.com (Calum and Kathleen MacKenzie)</author>
            <title>Why Build Green from the Start?</title>
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Is your dream home a green home? If you&rsquo;re building new in Florida these days, you have a lot of company, and a lot of choice. Some of the busiest builders in the state are those that consider themselves &ldquo;green builders&rdquo;, and there are plenty of them to choose from. Whether you call it green building, sustainable homes or any other name, taking the environment and our world into account when planning and building your new home just makes sense, both financially and environment... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Mon, 21 Dec 2009 08:26:47 -0600</pubDate>
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            <author>TampaHomes247@gmail.com (Calum and Kathleen MacKenzie)</author>
            <title>Suggestions for Green Renovation from Florida Green Building Coalition</title>
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The Florida Green Building Coalition is working toward the creation of a Florida Green Home Standard to award Green Home certificates to residential and business properties that meet high standards of sustainability and conservation. To qualify as a Green Home, homeowners must have their home inspected by a certified inspector who uses a checklist of several hundred items and awards points based on how well the home complies with the checklist standards. If a home is awarded 100 points or more,... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Mon, 21 Dec 2009 08:25:40 -0600</pubDate>
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            <author>TampaHomes247@gmail.com (Calum and Kathleen MacKenzie)</author>
            <title>9 Steps to a Greener Lifestyle</title>
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Sometimes the little things can make all the difference to the world. Take a look at these simple things you can change in your life to reduce your personal impact on the environment.



    
Drink shade grown, Fair Trade coffee. Most Fair Trade coffee is grown by small farmers who use sustainable growing practices as part of their agreements with coffee cooperatives. 

    
Pay your bills online instead of using paper bills. You&rsquo;ll save paper and the energy costs of postal deliver... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Mon, 21 Dec 2009 08:24:47 -0600</pubDate>
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            <author>TampaHomes247@gmail.com (Calum and Kathleen MacKenzie)</author>
            <title>5 Ways to Save on Gasoline</title>
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Our dependence on petroleum based fuels is as bad for us as it is for the Earth. Reducing the amount of gasoline and oil that we use pays off benefits in more than one way.



    
Keep your car properly tuned up properly. A car that&rsquo;s running efficiently uses less gasoline and emit more carbon monoxide. 

    
Plan your trips to reduce your mileage. Do all your errands at once and try to do them in a straight line. 

    
Walk and bike more often. Arrange car pools when you can. Take... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Mon, 21 Dec 2009 08:24:05 -0600</pubDate>
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            <author>TampaHomes247@gmail.com (Calum and Kathleen MacKenzie)</author>
            <title>Living Green - 8 Backyard Savings Tips</title>
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Pools, landscaping and outdoor features can also be run more efficiently or use less energy. 



    
Cover your pool and hot tub to slow evaporation. 

    
Use native plants in your landscaping wherever possible. It will cut down on their watering needs. 

    
Grow your grass taller. Three inches of growth will reduce the need for pesticides, and the shade provided by the taller grass will keep the earth cool and cut down the need for watering. 

    
Replacing outdoor lights with motio... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Mon, 21 Dec 2009 08:23:23 -0600</pubDate>
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            <author>TampaHomes247@gmail.com (Calum and Kathleen MacKenzie)</author>
            <title>15 Ways to Use Less Energy</title>
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With the world&rsquo;s population edging up toward 7 billion (we&rsquo;re only four years away), it&rsquo;s growing ever more important to reduce our use of consumable energy and turn to greener sources of power. 



    
If you have the choice, choose an energy provider that offers green energy. In Tampa, check out TECO's Renewable Energy Program. 

    
Switch the five lights you use most often from incandescent bulbs to compact fluorescent lamps. You&rsquo;ll use up to 70% less energy. 
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            <pubDate>Mon, 21 Dec 2009 08:21:56 -0600</pubDate>
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            <author>TampaHomes247@gmail.com (Calum and Kathleen MacKenzie)</author>
            <title>Ten Ways to Save Water Now</title>
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Friends of mine are planning the purchase of their new car &ndash; one of hybrids that will save gas and be kinder to the environment. It&rsquo;s a big investment for them, but it&rsquo;s worth it, they tell me. They&rsquo;re doing what they can to reduce their carbon footprint. I hear a lot of the same as a Realtor. Most people are concerned about our effect on the environment, and they&rsquo;re looking for greener homes and greener lifestyles. Of course, I&rsquo;d love to sell every one of yo... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Mon, 21 Dec 2009 08:19:03 -0600</pubDate>
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