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Beyond the Blurb Blitz: Unveiling the Mavericks of Book Marketing

Posted by: JamesLaw

Forget cookie-cutter campaigns and tired press releases. Unique book marketing firms are the rebels of the publishing wo… more...

0 replies | 270 views | Posted on: 07/04/2024

Identifying additional credible sources

Posted by: servmace90

A Wikipedia notability expert brings specialized knowledge in evaluating whether a topic meets Wikipedia's stringent… more...

0 replies | 410 views | Posted on: 06/03/2024

Unveiling the Cost of Trademarking Your Product Name

Posted by: nexic

When considering the cost of trademarking a product name, various factors come into play, influencing the overall expens… more...

0 replies | 468 views | Posted on: 05/29/2024

Why You Should Hire a Wikipedia Writer

Posted by: nexic

Hiring a Wikipedia writer is a strategic decision for anyone looking to establish a credible and comprehensive presence … more...

0 replies | 377 views | Posted on: 05/21/2024

Top eBook Authors: Crafting Digital Masterpieces

Posted by: jenn12

Top eBook Authors is renowned for its team of famous ebook writers who excel in creating captivating digital content acr… more...

0 replies | 184 views | Posted on: 05/20/2024

VRF Heat Pump Installation - In Progress!!

Posted by: Allison Friedman

Hi everyone -  I've mentioned in our newsletters about how we are going to be intalling VRF heat pumps … more...

0 replies | 318 views | Posted on: 04/30/2024

DIY Solar Power Fan Installation - Reduce Shed Heat and Stagnant Air

Posted by: Rate It Green Team

A solar powered fan is a great and simple idea to remove excess heat from a shed. And this is a Scout project in a… more...

0 replies | 957 views | Posted on: 03/25/2024

Smart Exhaust Controls - Sensors Improve Garage and Indoor Air Quality (IAQ)

Posted by: Rate It Green Team

"There are good garages and bad garages…” according to Green Builder Matt Hoots of Sawhorse, Inc… more...

0 replies | 859 views | Posted on: 03/25/2024

Remote Hood Exhaust Fan Retrofit Delivers Significant Noise Reduction

Posted by: Allison Friedman

Sometimes, a smaller targeted project can be the best project! I am excited to report that we just completed a retrofit … more...

0 replies | 1207 views | Posted on: 03/25/2024

Automatic Bath Fan Sensors Reduce Humidity, Pollutants, and Odors

Posted by: Rate It Green Team

As Green Builder Matt Hoots of Sawhorse, Inc. points out, most people don’t use ventilation properly.  Ex… more...

0 replies | 844 views | Posted on: 03/25/2024

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I need a fabulous water-based poly or other eco floor coating

Posted by: Allison Friedman

I need a recommendation for a water-based poly. When I mentioned using a more environmentally friendly floor coating, I… more...

15 replies | 6885 views | Posted on: 05/13/2015

The Green Brick Wall

Posted by: StyroHome

If you attempt to build a "GREEN" home almost anywhere in America fo probably will run head-on to the Invisible Green Wa… more...

7 replies | 3068 views | Posted on: 10/08/2015

use of linoleum flooring in bathrooms

Posted by: Christine O.

Does anyone have any practical experience with linoleum, such as Marmoleum, in a bathroom? The general contractor with w

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6 replies | 6566 views | Posted on: 08/21/2017

Clean Power

Posted by: Steven Fitzgerald

The EPA Clean Power Plan is the nation’s first comprehensive effort to reduce carbon pollution from electric power pla… more...

5 replies | 3161 views | Posted on: 05/01/2015

Details / Specifications

Posted by: Louwrens van der Walt

Is there a company that supplies detailed drawings / specifications for the various green construction methods such as s

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5 replies | 1862 views | Posted on: 03/14/2019

Please help my Mother-In-Law with a simple Intro to MDF products :)

Posted by: Allison Friedman

My mother-in-law is building a new home, and she wants an introduction to the difference between MDF and "real wood." I… more...

4 replies | 3699 views | Posted on: 05/06/2015

How do you determine how "green" a cabinet is?

Posted by: Jonathan Cabinet Representative

When looking at purchasing cabinetry for you home or business, what do you look for? I look for domestically manufactur… more...

4 replies | 3174 views | Posted on: 06/04/2015

Green Building Myth Busting: Nope, You're Not Allergic to Wool (Video)

Posted by: Rate It Green Team


Matt Hoots is always ready to bust a myth.  Recently, he was talking with Daman Dillon and Kristine Hart of C

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4 replies | 7302 views | Posted on: 12/24/2020

Mini Split Compressor Placement in Cold Climates (Think about Snow and Other Conditions)

Posted by: Allison Friedman

It’s important to think about mini split condenser location in cold climates where it’s likely to snow, or r

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4 replies | 6684 views | Posted on: 02/03/2022

Mass Save Residential High Performance and Net Zero Construction Workshop - October 6 - Boston (This event has been postponed)

Posted by: Allison Friedman

High Performance and Net Zero Construction Workshop Are you interested in learning about high performance and “Net … more...

3 replies | 1388 views | Posted on: 09/26/2016

 

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