Articles tagged “Green On A Budget”

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

Was Home Ownership Overrated? Is Renting Better? By Lloyd Alter IN Home & Garden Nov 3 2010 The American Dream has always been to own a house. Everybody wanted it; The government subsidized it. But was is such a good idea then, and is it now? + READ MORE

16 Cheap, Healthy, Organic Foods By Care2.com IN Food & Health Oct 28 2010 Can you eat a healthy, whole foods, organic diet, even on a shoestring budget? As a frequent and thrifty shopper, I know it can be done — even if you’re not a vegetarian. Here are 16 foods to help get you started. + READ MORE

What Are the Government Incentives for Electric Cars? By Team Planet Green IN Tech & Transport Oct 27 2010 Compared to gasoline-powered cars, electric cars have higher up-front costs. So, while electric cars are cheaper to operate, it can feel like you need a rich uncle to help you buy your own electric car. As it turns out, you've got one: He's your Uncle Sam. + READ MORE

Electric Car Conversion: Genius or Foolhardy? By Team Planet Green IN Tech & Transport Oct 26 2010 People who want to own an electric car face a dilemma. They can either convert their internal-combustion car, or buy a ready-made electric car from one of several manufacturers. But spending $35,000 to $40,000 for a brand-new battery-powered car seems impossible, even with state and federal tax credits. But is converting an existing gas-powered vehicle really a better option? + READ MORE

Will Electric Cars Have High Resale Values? By Team Planet Green IN Tech & Transport Oct 22 2010 When you're researching vehicles to find the perfect ride, you'll undoubtedly check factors such as performance, cost and reliability. For many car buyers, resale value is another important consideration. When it comes to electric vehicles (EVs), that last point is a difficult one to determine. + READ MORE

Could EV Buying Incentives Hurt the Industry? By Team Planet Green IN Tech & Transport Oct 22 2010 The basic argument in favor of tax incentives for electric cars is that developing new battery technology is very expensive, but applying federal funds will help defray those EV start-up costs and help car companies to increase production. But will those buying incentives actually hurt the electric car industry? + READ MORE

The Business of Sharing By Lloyd Alter IN Home & Garden Oct 21 2010 What do you do when you are green, broke and connected? According to the Economist magazine, you share. Good advice. + READ MORE

How To Separate Clutter From Stuff You Need By Lloyd Alter IN Home & Garden Oct 14 2010 If you have too much stuff, here are some guidelines to figure out what's a keeper and what's just clutter. + READ MORE

5 Ways To Lighten Your Load And Live As If You're On The Road By Lloyd Alter IN Home & Garden Sep 1 2010 Tips from Apartment Therapy are worth a look. But could you live with so little? + READ MORE

A Story of Too Much Stuff By Lloyd Alter IN Home & Garden Aug 11 2010 Tammy Stroebel gave away most of her stuff, got rid of her cars, switched to a job that she loves but pays a lot less and says she is much happier. Could you do it? + READ MORE

Living A Minimalist Lifestyle: Tips From Everett Bogue By Lloyd Alter IN Work & Connect Jun 24 2010 Everett Bogue on living a minimalist lifestyle + READ MORE

Frugal Green Living: Real Minimalism is not just a Pretty Façade By Lloyd Alter IN Home & Garden Jun 3 2010 Minimalism isn't about stuffing things in closets, it's about having less stuff. + READ MORE

Never Own Anything Again, Thanks to Thingloop By Jaymi Heimbuch IN Tech & Transport May 9 2010 While websites like FreeCycle and Craigslist keep things in the consumer stream by letting people resell or trade for free, there are other websites that take it a step further, allowing you to rent or borrow, rather than own. + READ MORE

66 Things You Can Grow At Home: In Containers, Without a Garden By Rachel Cernansky IN Home & Garden Apr 26 2010 So many fruits and veggies are a lot easier to grow at home than you would ever imagine, from apples and figs to pineapple and bananas -- even if you live far from a tropical climate. + READ MORE

New York Times On Using Dishwashers Wisely: Less Soap, Skip the Pre-Rinse By Rachel Cernansky IN Home & Garden Mar 23 2010 Great advice for saving on home energy and water bills while also increasing efficiency and prolonging the life of home appliances like dishwashers and washing machines. + READ MORE

Frugan Living Shows You How to Live Cheap and Green By Jaymi Heimbuch IN Food & Health Feb 23 2010 Lloyd Alter has been bringing us an excellent series on frugal green living, letting us in on his struggles and successes in transitioning to a green lifestyle on the cheap. But we've just learned about a woman who has mastered this living style. Katherine Fairfax Wright is the creator of Frugan Living, a blog chronicling her life as a frugan, and it is jam packed with inspiration and tips about "living fat and happy on the cheap." And best of all, it's a really green way of living. + READ MORE

10 DIY Projects for Skiing and Snowboarding By Ronnie Citron-Fink IN Travel & Outdoors Feb 4 2010 There's no better way to spend a winter day than by getting outside and enjoying the slopes. Don't let the lack of ski and snowboard equipment keep you from all the winter fun. + READ MORE

Trade Beer For Lift Tickets and 10 Other Tips That Will Stretch An Eco-Skiers Budget By Ronnie Citron-Fink IN Travel & Outdoors Feb 2 2010 When the snow flies, my winter loving family pleads to hit the slopes. With the rising cost of lift tickets, equipment, clothing, food, lodging and gas, the luxury sports of skiing and snow boarding need economic overhauls. + READ MORE

Renovation Nation in Pictures: Super Insulator By Team Planet Green IN Home & Garden Jan 7 2010 A look at how Renovation Nation host Steve Thomas helps two Arlington, MA families work on a large insulation and efficiency project for their duplex home. Insulating the exterior of an entire house is no small task. + READ MORE

3 Great Projects that Turn Trash into Christmas Tree Treasures By Cara Smusiak, NaturallySavvy.com IN Home & Garden Dec 7 2009 If you're looking for some ways to stretch your dollar and go green this holiday season, get started with one of these simple and cheap (or free.) upcycling projects. + READ MORE