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How to Install New “Canless” Recessed Lighting Products
Difficulty: Intermediate
Time: 2-4 hoursNew "canless" recessed lights by Commercial Electric make it easier than ever to get in on the recessed lighting trend.
Difficulty: IntermediateTime: 2-4 hours
Carbon Emissions
This Weatherproofing Campaign Has Our Seal of Approval
Winter is officially here, and with winter comes low temperatures and high energy bills. But it doesn’t have to be that way, and with the help of the See, Feel, Seal campaign – and a talking seal – you’ll be on your way to saving money, the electrical grid and the planet. How? Through air-sealing. …
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Carbon Emissions
Top Five Tips for Holiday Energy Conservation
The holidays can be a time of great joy and celebration. From the lights to the tree, from the travel to the frosty temperatures, the holidays can also lead to spikes in utility costs and energy consumption. The Home Depot and Eco Actions want you to enjoy the holidays without worrying about your carbon footprint …
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Carbon Emissions
Go LED this Holiday Season to Save Energy and Cut Utility Costs
If you’re looking for a way to make your holidays more sustainable and more affordable, then consider making the switch from incandescent to LED holiday lights this year. Whether you have modest holiday visions, or you like to light up the neighborhood, the lights you use can make a real difference in your carbon footprint …
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Eco Actions Guide to Ecofriendly Holiday Gifts
The holidays are a perfect time to give the gift of green and with a year full of product innovations, there is no shortage of new products to help. With Eco Actions on your side, giving greener is even easier. Whether you’re shopping for the gardener, techie, energy-efficiency expert or do-it-yourselfer, this Ecofriendly Holiday Gift …
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Carbon Emissions
Green Guide: Choosing a Holiday Tree
The Home Depot sells both fresh-cut and artificial trees, and each type of tree has its advantages. Likewise, no matter which you prefer, there are choices you can make that reduce the carbon footprint associated with your holiday tree. In fact, one of the most critical decisions you can make is not which tree you …
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Carbon Emissions
Seal and Insulate Your Home to Save Energy and Lower Utility Bills
Most of us assume that heating and cooling homes is the work of our HVAC system. But an HVAC system works in tandem with a home’s insulation and envelope, which include the outer walls, windows, doors and other openings. When air leaks through a home’s envelope or is compromised due to under-insulation, HVAC systems must …
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Carbon Emissions
How to Choose a Smart Thermostat
For many homeowners, the go-to method for saving energy and reducing home heating and cooling costs is the programmable thermostat. But there’s a much better way: Meet the smart thermostat. Much more than a timer, these devices are Wi-Fi-enabled and include the latest smart technology, giving them the ability to save energy in a variety …
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