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Hello everyone, it's been a while since I wrote the last version of the Simply Green Blog. A lot of things have changed and with change there is a great opportunity to write about what is going on.

I have sold my townhome and am moving into a home in Tega Cay, S.C. This home is a great opportunity to write about the things I am doing to make it energy efficient and making the yard a sustainable Certified Habitat.

Fortunately, the previous homeowner made some great changes to the house that will make it easier to be green and save green.

A little information about the house is in order.

The house is one-story with a walkout basement, and is approximately 2200-square-feet. There are two fireplaces with gas logs in both. Ceiling fans are in every room. The house is well insulated and has double-pane windows.

A gas tankless water heater provides hot water, which is also part of the heating system. When the digital thermostat calls for heat, the hot water heater provides hot water, which flows through a heat exchanger and then to the ductwork to heat the house. It is a very neat system.

One thing that was brought to my attention during the move was the amount of "stuff" I own. It really bothered me. It is one area of being green that I am lacking in. I plan on eliminating some of the "stuff" through FreeCycle or donating it to charity.

I will blog about all the changes I make and how I create our new backyard habitat so watch for future Simply Green Blogs.

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