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Beat the Heat Using Your Windows

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The summer is just getting started and it is as hot as ever. Staying cool and avoiding the heat is a main priority during the summer months. So is conserving energy and staying green. Here are 5 ways you can use your windows to beat the summer heat, keep your monthly energy bills low and stay green.

Green Cleaning

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Making your own green cleaning products is super simple! Not to mention cheaper, better for the environment, and safer for use around children. There simple to make because all the cleaners you can make consist of a list of basic ingredients that most people have in their kitchen cabinets. If
not then you can easily pick them up at the supermarket or drugstore. You can
make everything from multipurpose cleaner to laundry detergent.

Here is the list of ingredients:

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