Category Archive: Eco Maniac

Hanging Yourself – and Your Clothes – Out to Dry

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For the past couple of years, a disturbing trend has been sweeping the nation. A sister issue to the home garden regulations, this one centers on clotheslines. That’s right, in quite a few neighborhoods around the country, you could get in all sorts of trouble for hanging your clothes out to dry. Seattle’s High Point …

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Dig Into Residential Zoning Laws Before Digging Your Garden

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In a past article, we covered some basics of getting a home garden going. However, a few home gardeners have been in the news lately for violations of residential zoning codes.

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Sharing Is Good, Green, and Economical

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Despite some mild progress, the U.S. economy continues its sluggish tendencies with indicators – including unemployment and the housing market – remaining weak. A lot of people are plagues by these ongoing financial woes. With a little creativity, though, the resources you do have can be stretched to help out your family and, as is so often the case, the planet.

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Firing Up a Greener Grill

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Over the past few months, we’ve looked at some Really Big Ideas in terms of making your life and home more environmentally conscious — solar panels, rainwater harvesting, sustainable building, and more. Since it’s a holiday weekend, let’s take it a little easier, shall we?

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