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To take water conservation to a fun extreme, try xeriscaping. This uses garden design, soil analysis, mulching, maintenance, and plant choice to create a garden that’s high on conserving water and low on producing pollution. As you’ve been working on weatherproofing and saving energy in every part of your house—from its heating and cooling systems to the walls around you—you may have discovered components such as shingles or siding that need repair. That means that it’s time to tackle those bigger fix-it jobs. To start, check out Chapter 7’s focus on your home’s exterior envelope.
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