I’ve heard that front load washers are more efficient.  Is this true and why so? Cindy, Dallas
David Wax - CEO FreeGreen

When shopping for an energy efficient washer and dryer, you might find that most washers are front loading (also know as vertical-axis washers).
 
So, what is it that makes a front loading washer more efficient than [...]

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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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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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