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Drain Clog

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Stopping That Drain Clog Naturally

Doug Moss and Roddy Scheer catcher, clog, clogged, drain, hair, hot, maintenance, showershroom, sink, Sinkshroom, stopper, tub, TubShroom, vinegar, water

Preventative maintenance and an occasional all-natural vinegar and water flush may be enough to keep your drains running free without the help of chemical clog removers.

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Sustainable Cities

Maybe Greener To Maintain Existing Infrastructure Than Build Anew?

Megan Wild bridge, bridges, building, construction, green, greener, infrastructure, maintain, maintenance, road, roads, tunnel, tunnels

Experts think it’s cheaper & greener to maintain existing infrastructure than to build it new from scratch given the resource demands of new construction.

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House & Home

Is Renting or Buying a Home More Eco-Friendly?

Megan Wild apartment, bank, buying, duplex, finance, home, house, HVAC, lease, loan, maintenance, mortgage, natural gas, own, owning, purchase, rent, renting, upkeep, work

Is renting or buying your home better for the environment? It depends on your tolerance for investment risk and more importantly, on the home in question.

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