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Green living, Health, Weird Stuff, Aug 2nd, 2010,
This summer has been practically unbearable, as far as temperature goes. The sun is blazing, wildfires are sprouting up all over the place, and this past June had some of the hottest temperatures on record. Sure, you could turn on the air conditioner or a bunch of fans, but they use electricity and waste energy—especially if they are cooling off rooms that don’t need it. Here are some tips and tricks you can do to keep yourself cooled off, without being wasteful in the process: 1. Make sure your house is properly sealed and insulated. This means filling the gaps…
Tags: advice, appliances, food, Go Green, heat, insulation, outdoors, plants, summer, tips, water, ways to stay cool, windows
Green living, Pollution, Weird Stuff, Jul 23rd, 2010,
This week, I am covering the final segment of Green Home Improvements You Can Do for Free. So far, I have told you ways you can go green in the bathroom, kitchen, home office, lawn and garden, while doing cleaning or laundry, and other general household improvements. There’s only a small bit left to cover this week, so I’m just going to get right to it. Check out the list!: Transportation: Any time you are travelling within a reasonably short distance from your home (up to 5 miles), opt for riding your bike when you can instead of taking the…
Tags: animals, appliances, camping, cars, efficiency, energy use, Go Green, green home improvements you can do for free, home improvements, hotels, housekeeping, pets, recreation, tips, Transportation, travel
Conservation, Green living, Recycling, Weird Stuff, Jul 18th, 2010,
Last week, I gave you a list of green home improvements you can do around your home for free. Many news articles will lead you to believe that you need to spend thousands of dollars on renewable energy devices, renovations, and new appliances that you may not really need (or can afford). So, I gave you a list of things you can do in the bathroom, kitchen, or while doing cleaning and laundry that wouldn’t cost a single penny and over time can do just as much good as an upgrade that may cost several thousand dollars (or more). As…
Tags: appliances, climates, computers, cooling, efficiency, electronics, energy use, general home improvements, Go Green, green home improvements you can do for free, heating, home improvements, home office, hose, lawn and garden, lights, natural energy, paper, printers, Recycling, tips, watering
Green living, Weird Stuff, Jul 10th, 2010,
When it comes to making your home more green or sustainable, most articles will make the same suggestions. They’ll tell you to install solar panels, to re-do a room with sustainable materials, to upgrade to a programmable thermostat, or to change your doors, windows, and water heaters to something more energy efficient. Most of these things aren’t exactly cheap and given the number of people still unemployed, they are also unaffordable for most at this time. The good news is there are things you can start doing around the home that are either cheap or absolutely free and although the…
Tags: bathroom, cleaning, cooking, dishwasher, drains, efficiency, energy use, Go Green, green home improvements you can do for free, home improvements, kitchen, laundry, oven, refrigerator, shower, tips, water
Green living, Jan 15th, 2010,
Across the internet, you’ll find a world of information on environmental news, how to live green, how to calculate your carbon footprint, tips on saving energy, and so forth. More sites, programs, widgets and applications come out every single day. Obviously, you can’t keep track of them all. How do you decide which ones are worth checking out? Are they legitimate programs or just another form of greenwashing? Well, I’ve tried to save you some of the guesswork by creating this list. Here, you will find some green widgets or eco-friendly sites that are definitely worth checking out. 10. Trip…
Tags: applets, applications, apps, building, Business, calculators, carbon footprint, ECO, eco-friendly, environment, environmental, Green, home, Kids, organic, programs, Recycling, tips, travel, websites, widgets
Green living, Jan 13th, 2010,
Winter landscapes can look very bleak and monotone, especially if you live in a cold region. Colors disappear with the autumn leaves and you have to wait until spring before you see them again. If you live in an area that usually gets hit with ice and snow, you may know the routine of bringing some of your plants indoors or covering them with special netting-like material. However, there are ways to keep your gardens colorful and full of life, even during those harsh winter months. One of the first things you should know is when to plant your plants,…
Tags: advice, cold weather gardening, container gardening, gardening in the winter, greenhouses, how to garden in the winter, raised beds, tips, tricks, winter gardening, winter plants
Green living, Dec 27th, 2009,
The Guardian‘s ‘Ask Leo and Lucy’ column requested its readers to send in advice about how to make heating your home more efficient. Here is the main gist of the tips according to miserly old me; condensed for your easy consumption, of course: 1. Don’t block the heat – avoid placing shelves above the radiator or have curtains that cover it. 2. Fit radiator panels behind your heaters – I’ve never heard of them either, but apparently they prevent heat loss from radiators placed against external walls. 3. Don’t leave your heating on all day – unless you have an…
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