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The Cost-Saving Effect of Shade

Letting deciduous trees grow near the south side of your house can greatly reduce your heating and cooling costs. In the summer, the shade of the leaves will keep the sun from heating up your house.  In the winter, the leaves fall off, and the sun helps warm your house.  Of course, if you don’t have time to grow trees, a shortcut is to install awnings.

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