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The benefits of creating a green home have been touted for decades now. Not only can an efficient property help you save money on energy bills, but you can also feel good about yourself for doing your bit to help the planet. Each year architects, engineers and scientists find clever new ways to make it easier for us to do this, whether it’s the addition of renewable technology or more efficient building materials. Age-old materials and methods are also being reintroduced to help create a more natural and sustainable environment inside the home, while sometimes the best thing you can do when it comes to certain aspects of your project is nothing

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