House & Home

While the debate over our changing environment rages on, one thing remains clear: being green is a hot topic—socially, politically, and economically. Whether you’ve “been green” from birth or don’t even know what the three “Rs” stand for, 48 Things To Know About Sustainable Living can help you make small, affordable (or free!) changes that will have a major impact on the environment and simplify your everyday life. Chock-full of tips and useful Web sites, 48 Things will show you how to easily become planet-friendly by: 

• Discovering eco-friendly substitutions for everything from food and clothing to appliances, cleaning products, office supplies, and transportation
• Reducing waste and electricity, saving you time and money
• Taking advantage of both modern green technology and renewable natural resources

Are you looking into buying your first home but don’t know where to start? 70 Things First-time Home Buyers Need To Know breaks down all the complicated real estate legalese and provides you with the straightforward knowledge you need to decide whether you should buy, how to locate the right home for you, and how to navigate the process from negotiation through closing, including:

• Comparing single-family and condominium ownership and benefits
• Selecting the right real estate professional for your needs
• Using the Web to search for your home
• Negotiating price and repairs
• Understanding surveys, title insurance, appraisals, and all aspects of the closing process