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RE: Does going eco-friendly actually boost your home's resale?
Documented operating costs can become part of the luxury proposition too: quieter rooms, steadier temperatures, lower utility bills, and systems that don’t demand complicated maintenance. The presentation matters. A geo...
RE: Digging up the backyard: found more than just dirt
Digging Up The Backyard: Found More Than Just Dirt Funny you mention old bricks - I once found a pile of them buried behind a hedge and ended up using them for a little herb garden border. It actually looked pretty char...
RE: What if your city paid you to use less water?
WHAT IF YOUR CITY PAID YOU TO USE LESS WATER? Interesting point about the rebates - totally agree, most of my effort went into prepping the soil and spreading mulch too. Did you notice any difference in how your yard lo...
RE: Does going eco-friendly actually boost your home's resale?
DOES GOING ECO-FRIENDLY ACTUALLY BOOST YOUR HOME'S RESALE? I’ve actually wondered about this too, especially after touring a few high-end homes last year. One place had solar panels and a geothermal system, but the agen...