In these uncertain economic times, when many Americans are watching every penny and looking for ways to save, energy costs can sometimes spiral out of control. Although today marked the official start of winter, many parts of the country including the deep south have already faced very cold temperatures and the associated costs of heating homes.
Isn’t it rather amazing that [ Read More → ]
In these uncertain economic times, when many Americans are watching every penny and looking for ways to save, energy costs can sometimes spiral out of control. Although today marked the official start of winter, many parts of the country including the deep south have already faced very cold temperatures and the associated costs of heating homes.
Isn’t it rather amazing that [ Read More → ]
Sustainability. What is it? For the sake of definition and understanding the meaning, I am referencing Wikipedia: “Sustainability is the capacity to endure”.
In ecology , the word describes how biological systems remain diverse and productive over time. Long-lived and healthy wetlands and forests are examples of sustainable biological systems. For humans, sustainability is the potential for [ Read More → ]
The average American spends huge amounts of their time indoors. Especially in the winter months that can mean 90% of our time spent inside. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency the air in new homes can be ten times more polluted than outdoor air, Children and older folks are particularly vulnerable when it comes to air pollution. A report [ Read More → ]
Let’s face it, kids are rough on clothing. Any of you who have attempted to remove a grass stain from your kid’s jeans or shoes knows that they don’t come out easily. Well, worry no more. Here are some tips and tricks to help you get grass stains out of jeans, canvas, cotton, leather, suede and fabric of all types. [ Read More → ]
Have you been to your local drug store or mega mart lately and looked at the skin care aisle? There are so many commercial moisturizers to choose from that it is nearly impossible to decide which is best. You may find yourself standing there for an eternity reading labels and trying to figure out what product will provide what you [ Read More → ]
Nothing beats homegrown vegetables. They taste a lot better than store bought, they’re healthier, and they’re right outside whenever you need them. Unfortunately, other animals get hungry as well, and I’ve yet to meet a slug that won’t shy away from a delicious garden … that is, a garden that is otherwise unprotected. Read the tips [ Read More → ]
So you’ve wrapped all your presents and now you have all sorts of odd shaped pieces of wrapping paper left over. Most of us either put them in a box thinking we may have something small to wrap next year or we toss them into the garbage. Well, there are other options for those scraps. Here are some ways to [ Read More → ]
Having a more environmentally friendly home can start with small changes that are beneficial to the planet as well as your own health, happiness and wallet!
Although it sounds simple, the best way to be eco-friendly is to cut down on what you consume and recycle whatever you can. According to the National Institute of Health, in U.S. we generate about [ Read More → ]
We all know that recycling is a good thing and something that every household should embrace. However, most of us think of recycling only in terms of those items that would normally end up in our trashcans. We may have bins to separate out our glass, plastic, paper, and tin from other waste. We may be in an area where [ Read More → ]
While most people believe that the cost of cooling our homes in the summer is the most expensive, you may be surprised to learn that we use as much or more electricity and gas keeping our homes warm in the winter. Between the holiday parties we host, the Christmas lights we run and the additional days we are home from [ Read More → ]
