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Rain Barrel Benefits & Options

Posted on Tuesday, March 12th, 2013 by

Collecting rain water for your home use can reduce your water bill, help your plants be healthier and is a feel good ecofriendly thing to do.  Rain water is collected from your roof and stored in a container, commonly referred to as a rain barrel.  Installing a system is relatively inexpensive, requires only a few [...]

How to Minimize Long-Term Cost When Shopping For Appliances

Posted on Tuesday, September 4th, 2012 by

Lower monthly heating and cooling bills by properly researching the energy consumption of the appliances you purchase for your home.

How to Make A Dorm Room a ‘Home-Away-from-Home’

Posted on Tuesday, August 21st, 2012 by

William Raveis presents ideas on how to create a healthy, green “home-away-from-home” in a college dorm room.

Benefits of Eco-Friendly Bedding

Posted on Friday, July 27th, 2012 by

Wendy Martinenas, an William Raveis associate, explains the benefits of eco-friendly bedding in a home.

Monitor Your Energy Consumption-On Facebook

Posted on Wednesday, June 27th, 2012 by

Wendy Martinenas, a William Raveis associate in Connecticut, talks about Facebook’s new energy consumption monitoring app.

Dealing with Asbestos

Posted on Wednesday, January 18th, 2012 by

A William Raveis agent discusses the threats of asbestos and how to effectively remove it from the home.