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Want cleaner indoor air? August 27th, 2008
37 reasons to take off your shoes at the door
A short post today. Click HERE to see 37(!) very good reasons to take your shoes off at home. I never thought of #13 (yuck) or #25 before but I really do like the idea of...more
An Eco Guide to Consumer Electronics August 16th, 2008
In its' most recent version of the quarterly Greenpeace Guide to Consumer Electronics, Nintendo became the first brand ever get zero out of 10 points. In its report, Greenpeace ranks the majority of electronics manufacturers...more
Eliminate Summer Bugs with Natural Methods July 10th, 2008
Yesterday we started looking at how to get rid of summer bugs without toxic chemicals or sprays that can be harmful to humans and pets. Today more of the same... Mosquitoes: To keep mosquitoes out of...more
5 Quick Tips to Green Your Home July 5th, 2008
Go Green and Save Money
Yep, it’s trying times out there. Gas prices, food prices, housing prices – you have to wonder if we’re going to be able to entertain our kids with rousing stories of hard 00’s like our...more
High gas prices + greenhouse gases = time for an electric mower July 1st, 2008
Five options to green your lawn-mowing
With summer in full swing, your lawn growing longer by the minute, and gas prices going sky-high, it might be time to get finally rid of your old, gas-guzzling mowers. Still not convinced? A recent...more
Green Home Building Link Love May 17th, 2008
Green Building News - What You Should Be Reading This Week
Here's a nice little round-up of some of what I've been reading this week. There's plenty going on, and hopefully, you'll find something to enjoy. Get Solar Makes Finding a Solar Contractor Easier: Ah, how...more
Intro to Green Prefabs May 16th, 2008
Basics About Green Prefab Homes
One type of green home that's all the rage are prefabs, or prefabricated houses. Prefab 101 is fairly easy to catch up on. Prefabs, sometimes called modular homes differ wildly but all have one thing...more
35 Ideas for Building A Greener House May 14th, 2008
Tactics That Can Help You Build Green
Here are 35 ideas for building green... Feel free to add your ideas in the comments. 1. Use salvaged, recycled, and reclaimed materials. 2. Build small. At least only build what you need; no more than...more
How to Flush Your Toilet Using Rain Water May 3rd, 2008
A Practical How-To DIY Guide
If you've ever built a rain barrel, or harvested your own rain water in some way, then you know how easy it is. You can use rain water to water your yard, wash your car,...more
Home Energy Saving Resource April 29th, 2008
A New Resource for Earth Loving Home Owners
There's a new green home resource in town via the Department of Energy. The new interactive site, offers a clickable home, which shows you how to make smarter greener changes to your home, or how...more
