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Tree Shade: 18 Degrees of Benefit

Posted on July 22, 2013 by Nora Palmatier

The front yard is sunny and hot

The front yard is sunny and hot

Large oaks shade the back yard

Large oaks shade the back yard

The house is totally shaded by big oak. It is livable without AC

The house is totally shaded by big oak. It is livable without AC

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