Are CFLs as great of an investment as I’ve heard?  Jane, Hanover, NH
 
David Wax - CEO - Independence Energy Homes and Free Green
A good way to go green is by starting small.
 
Sure, recycling cans and bottles is a pretty standard practice and throwing away used batteries is no longer a habit of yours, but what [...]

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What is Photo-aging and how do I protect myself against it?
Sarah, Baltimore, MD
Ben Hoss and Karen Lopez, Sequence XO
Exposure to UV light account for 90 percent of the symptoms of premature skin aging, and most of the effects by age 20. Photo-aging is a relatively new term defining the process by which skin is damaged [...]

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I run 3.0 miles 3 to 5 times every week, but I am not seeing a lot of results.  What else can I do?  Beth - San Francisco, CA
Brett Blumenthal - Fitness Expert
It is great that you are getting a run in 3 to 5 times a week, but, you probably won’t see as many [...]

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I’ve heard that mud rooms are good to have in a home…can you explain why? - Carol, Hanover, NH
David Wax - President of Independence Energy Homes; Sustainability Consultant
A room used exclusively for taking off shoes and throwing down belongings is great during inclement weather or for a home with kids, but a mudroom is more [...]

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I’m interested in practicing yoga.  How do I find a yoga instructor and how do I know if they are good?  Carla, Las Vegas, NV
Bailey Stoler - Yoga Instructor
These days yoga studios are cropping up all over the place. In addition, most local gyms, YMCAs, and community centers offer classes. Try an internet search or [...]

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