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Writer Michael Lewis recently rented a colossal mansion in New Orleans and reports the experience was not as enjoyable as he thought it might be. In his essay, he uses the experience as a jumping off point for thoughts on the sub-prime crisis, the burning need for Americans to own larger homes and what it's like to live in a truly monstrous home. Among his findings, it's very difficult to locate family members and the utility bills are outrageous. It's a good read, especially if you are ...

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President Barack Obama recently proposed new tax credits for homeowners that make energy conservation a priority. The plan, a win-win situation for homeowners, since they will also save money on utility bills, was applauded by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). According to NAHB, for every $1 billion spent by homeowners in this category, [...]

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Home solar power has skyrocketed in recent years. Everybody wants a few panels to cut their utility bills, but high system costs have kept them unfortunately out of reach. That’s where Clarian Power comes in. An innovative start-up from Seattle, Washington, Clarian Power has been working to bring cost-effective clean energy [...]

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Everyone wants to make their home more energy efficient, but most have no idea where to start. That’s where home energy audits come in handy. By completing a DIY audit or hiring a professional home energy auditor, you can begin cutting your energy dependence and lowering utility bills at the same [...]

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