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	<title>News Blog - Atlanta Home Builder &#124; Monte Hewett Homes &#187; Green Building</title>
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		<title>It&#8217;s &#8220;ALL Raffle&#8221; for the 6th Annual Project Playhouse</title>
		<link>http://blogs.montehewetthomes.com/2009/09/02/its-all-raffle-for-the-6th-annual-project-playhouse/</link>
		<comments>http://blogs.montehewetthomes.com/2009/09/02/its-all-raffle-for-the-6th-annual-project-playhouse/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2009 14:28:20 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>DinaG</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Atlanta-Georgia]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Green Building]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Money-Saving Tips]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[This year, the playhouses will be on display at The Avenues Forsyth from September 19 – October 10. Buy your raffle tickets now for your chance to win a child-sized dream home.]]></description>
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		<title>Money Savers &#8211; outside lawncare and landscaping ideas</title>
		<link>http://blogs.montehewetthomes.com/2009/08/10/money-savers-outside-lawncare-and-landscaping-ideas/</link>
		<comments>http://blogs.montehewetthomes.com/2009/08/10/money-savers-outside-lawncare-and-landscaping-ideas/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2009 14:49:42 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>RobertKohl</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Energy Savers]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[It seems everyone is cutting back on something these days; and so, we thought we would send you a couple of ways to save money outside. Here are a couple of quick tips for your lawn, garden and landscaping! Watering: The price of water in Atlanta is always going up. Fortunately, with all the rain [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Only 2 Town Homes Left in the Town Home I Collection at Heatherton in Roswell</title>
		<link>http://blogs.montehewetthomes.com/2009/07/17/only-2-town-homes-left-in-the-town-home-i-collection-at-heatherton-in-roswell/</link>
		<comments>http://blogs.montehewetthomes.com/2009/07/17/only-2-town-homes-left-in-the-town-home-i-collection-at-heatherton-in-roswell/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2009 17:12:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Paula.Burr</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Two more town homes are under contract in Heatherton in historic Roswell. Now, only two homes remain in the Town Home I Collection and both are priced below builder cost!]]></description>
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		<title>Save big $$ with this simple cleaning tip!</title>
		<link>http://blogs.montehewetthomes.com/2009/07/15/save-big-with-this-simple-cleaning-tip/</link>
		<comments>http://blogs.montehewetthomes.com/2009/07/15/save-big-with-this-simple-cleaning-tip/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2009 16:03:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>RobertKohl</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Energy Savers]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Your refrigerator is one of the biggest energy hogs in your home.  By some estimates this one single appliance can use 13-17% of your home&#8217;s total energy consumption.  Using that much energy costs you money, and like any appliance of that importance, you should do regular maintenance. Cleaning the coils involves removing the &#8220;junk&#8221; that [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Drought? What Drought? GA EPD Eases Water Restrictions&#8230;</title>
		<link>http://blogs.montehewetthomes.com/2009/06/12/drought-what-drought-ga-epd-eases-water-restrictions/</link>
		<comments>http://blogs.montehewetthomes.com/2009/06/12/drought-what-drought-ga-epd-eases-water-restrictions/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2009 14:20:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>DinaG</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Atlanta-Georgia]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Energy Savers]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Georgia Environmental Protection Division (EPD) has issued a non-drought schedule for outdoor water use for the first time since June 2006.  Watering schedules have been set back to "non-drought" status.]]></description>
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		<title>Got Documents to Shred? Bring them to Turner Field Sat. May 9th</title>
		<link>http://blogs.montehewetthomes.com/2009/05/01/got-documents-to-shred-bring-them-to-turner-field-sat-may-9th/</link>
		<comments>http://blogs.montehewetthomes.com/2009/05/01/got-documents-to-shred-bring-them-to-turner-field-sat-may-9th/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2009 15:25:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>RobertKohl</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Atlanta-Georgia]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Energy Savers]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Being a "green" builder of EarthCraft homes, we at Monte Hewett are always on the look out for earth-friendly activites going on around Atlanta: here's a GREAT one for next weekend. The Great Shredder II event at Turner Field, sponsored by CBS Atlanta, Channel 46, and Equifax.]]></description>
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		<title>Electronics Recycling Event in Marietta &#8211; Saturday May 2</title>
		<link>http://blogs.montehewetthomes.com/2009/04/29/electronics-recycling-event-in-marietta-saturday-may-2/</link>
		<comments>http://blogs.montehewetthomes.com/2009/04/29/electronics-recycling-event-in-marietta-saturday-may-2/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2009 13:25:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Paula.Burr</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[This Saturday, May 2nd you can help keep old electronics out of our landfills. Donate your used electronics at the Marietta Tommy Nobis Center - and get a TAX DEDUCTION! ]]></description>
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		<title>$8,000 Tax Credit Helps 1st-Time Home Buyers</title>
		<link>http://blogs.montehewetthomes.com/2009/04/01/8000-tax-credit-helps-1st-time-home-buyers/</link>
		<comments>http://blogs.montehewetthomes.com/2009/04/01/8000-tax-credit-helps-1st-time-home-buyers/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2009 15:37:49 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Renita</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blogs.montehewetthomes.com/?p=458</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Are you out looking for your first home? You picked the very best time to buy!  Not only are our homes value-priced so you get SO much more home for your money, but now you may qualify for a $8,000 tax credit. Qualifying first-time home buyers will receive a tax credit that is 10% of the home’s purchase price up to a maximum of $8,000. This is different than the much-talked-about $7,500 tax credit from 2008. How? The new tax credit does not have to be repaid. This is great news!]]></description>
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		<title>With Thermal Imaging you can SEE the Difference in a Monte Hewett EarthCraft Home</title>
		<link>http://blogs.montehewetthomes.com/2009/03/19/with-thermal-imaging-you-can-see-the-difference-in-a-monte-hewett-earthcraft-home/</link>
		<comments>http://blogs.montehewetthomes.com/2009/03/19/with-thermal-imaging-you-can-see-the-difference-in-a-monte-hewett-earthcraft-home/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2009 18:24:04 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>DinaG</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Atlanta-Georgia]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blogs.montehewetthomes.com/?p=415</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Is there such a thing as "fourth-party validation?" If not, there should be! At MHH, we know we build energy-efficient homes because the third-party EarthCraft certification proves it. But now, we have VISUAL proof that we build a tight, energy-efficient home for our homeowners!]]></description>
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		<title>Several Ways to Help Lower Your Utility Bills</title>
		<link>http://blogs.montehewetthomes.com/2009/02/23/7-ways-to-help-lower-your-utility-bills/</link>
		<comments>http://blogs.montehewetthomes.com/2009/02/23/7-ways-to-help-lower-your-utility-bills/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2009 17:20:46 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>DinaG</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Atlanta-Georgia]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Energy Savers]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blogs.montehewetthomes.com/?p=399</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Ok, so we all can use a reminder of some things we can do to keep our energy costs down. According to the EIA (Energy Information Agency), the average American home will spend over $900 on heating this year. Now those of you who live in one of our EarthCraft constructed homes, you are by no means "average" and can expect to save 30-45% on your energy bills from the get-go. ]]></description>
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		<title>Do you Know HOW to live in an EarthCraft Home?</title>
		<link>http://blogs.montehewetthomes.com/2009/02/09/do-you-know-how-to-live-in-an-earthcraft-home/</link>
		<comments>http://blogs.montehewetthomes.com/2009/02/09/do-you-know-how-to-live-in-an-earthcraft-home/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2009 14:53:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>DinaG</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Atlanta-Georgia]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blogs.montehewetthomes.com/?p=383</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Take a FREE online class from Southface Energy Institute and find out! As an EarthCraft builder, we are proud to build energy-efficient homes for our homeowners. Just as we hope our many homeowners are proud to live in a certified EarthCraft home. Do you know that YOU play a key role in maintaining the benefits [...]]]></description>
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		<title>International Builder Show Provides Great Education and Resources to Builders</title>
		<link>http://blogs.montehewetthomes.com/2009/01/24/international-builder-show-provides-great-education-and-resources-to-builders/</link>
		<comments>http://blogs.montehewetthomes.com/2009/01/24/international-builder-show-provides-great-education-and-resources-to-builders/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 25 Jan 2009 00:54:43 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>DinaG</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[IBS&#8217;09 is officially in the books. I wasn&#8217;t able to spend the WHOLE week at the show in Las Vegas, but in the 2 1/2 days of the show I did attend, there was a lot of positive information shared among people in the building industry. I had the distinct priveledge of speaking at a seminar [...]]]></description>
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		<title>West Village Homeowners Featured in AJC Article on Energy-Efficient Homes</title>
		<link>http://blogs.montehewetthomes.com/2008/12/12/west-village-homeowners-featured-in-ajc-article-on-energy-efficient-homes/</link>
		<comments>http://blogs.montehewetthomes.com/2008/12/12/west-village-homeowners-featured-in-ajc-article-on-energy-efficient-homes/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 12 Dec 2008 20:06:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>DinaG</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Walter and June Massey, Monte Hewett Homeowners in West Village in Smyrna, are huge proponents of their EarthCraft home, and are happy to tell anyone they meet about it! So when the AJC was looking for homeowners to interview about energy-efficient homes, they jumped in line! The Masseys will be featured in the Saturday, December [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Sony Electronics Recyling Day at Turner Field</title>
		<link>http://blogs.montehewetthomes.com/2008/11/10/sony-electronics-recyling-day-at-turner-field/</link>
		<comments>http://blogs.montehewetthomes.com/2008/11/10/sony-electronics-recyling-day-at-turner-field/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2008 12:57:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Paula.Burr</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blogs.montehewetthomes.com/?p=259</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[As an EarthCraft builder, we are always looking for ways to futher our commitment to helping the environment. We just found one and want to share it with you. Sony has teamed up with Waste Management to set up electronics recycling days all over the country. And now they are coming to Atlanta on November [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Monte Hewett&#8217;s YouTube Video used in Builder Magazine Story</title>
		<link>http://blogs.montehewetthomes.com/2008/07/22/monte-hewetts-youtube-video-used-in-builder-magazine-story/</link>
		<comments>http://blogs.montehewetthomes.com/2008/07/22/monte-hewetts-youtube-video-used-in-builder-magazine-story/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 22 Jul 2008 13:13:49 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>DinaG</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Monte Hewett Homes&#8217;  viral YouTube video on &#8220;What does an EarthCraft House sound like?&#8221; has made it into Builder Magazine&#8217;s  July Green Building issue.  The extensive article focuses on how some builders are marketing their green building message. Here is an excerpt from the article: Hearing is Believing Atlanta-based Monte Hewett Homes uses a simple, dramatic [...]]]></description>
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