Attribution: Charlotte Fairlie, JCED Volunteer DID YOU KNOW that over 100 cities in the United States have banned or restricted the use of leaf blowers (https://www.audubon.org/magazine/spring-2021/why-cities-are-taking-action-limit-loud-and)? In fact, in October, California Governor Gavin Newsom went even further and signed legislation outlawing the sale of gas-powered landscaping equipment, such as leaf blowers, lawnmowers, and chain saws, …
A lot of our incomes go into keeping the temperature in our homes comfortable. Families on or below the poverty line are estimated to be spending 16.5% of their annual income just on home heating/cooling costs — that’s a significant amount of funds that could otherwise be spent boosting local economies or saved for emergency …
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The most efficient heating and cooling setting in your home is ‘OFF.’ Using natural ventilation is a cost-saving and healthier alternative to using your home air conditioner in the summer. If you keep an eye on the forecast, you can plan for opportunities to turn off the air and open your windows. Here is how …
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