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4 ways to futureproof your home for greener energy

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

If you’re keen to save money and protect the environment, you will no doubt already have much of the necessary jobs around the home done. You may have already paid up for your home’s double glazing, not to mention the loft insulation cost. This is one of the more common and simple ways of futureproofing the home.

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Don’t Recycle, Reuse

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Recycling is great for the environment and we should all be doing it (in spite of my title), but reusing is even better. When you can reuse or re-purpose an item, you are not only saving it from the landfills, but you are also saving the expense and energy which would have been expended when you recycle. Clothes pins. Coffee can.

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Thrifty gardening Tips

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

As I was doing some yard work a couple of days ago, I noticed my neighbor tilling up a vegetable garden spot in his back yard – a sure sign of spring! Here are 4 thrifty gardening tips for you if you are planning a garden this year. Garden web has a forum specific to Canada at The Canadian Garden Exchange.

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How to Establish an Eco-Friendly Lifestyle at Home

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

You will see the positive differences close to home and will be able to enjoy the benefits. Look at applying these strategies in your home; you will probably find that you can influence your immediate circle of friends and relatives and possibly your local community. Here are just a few ideas to get you started with going green.

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Small Raised Garden Kit – $28

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This Raised Garden Kit is only $28 today at Home Depot. This single bed will fit in every yard and will transform your formerly bare space into an instant garden. The 22 pound Greenland Gardener Raised Garden Kit is made from a composite material that saves 16 pounds of plastic and wood flour from landfills per bed.

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Small Raised Garden Kit – $28

Saving With Shellie

This Raised Garden Kit is only $28 today at Home Depot. This is perfect if you are still looking for a spot to plant a garden in your yard. You could plant flowers but we use our raised garden bed for growing vegetables! Not up for a backyard garden? TheThe dimensions are 42 in. Find more Great Deals happening now.

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Telly’s Kirsty Allsopp supports free home make-overs

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Discounts & Tips Home & Garden Kirstie Allsopp recycling up-cycling'

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