http://planetgreen.discovery.com RSS Feed for a Tag http://planetgreen.discovery.com/home-garden/replace-toxic-caulking-bathtub.html A clean serene bathroom can be a great refuge. But a dingy, mold laden bathroom does nothing to serve you. Moldy caulking around the tub is especially gross. I have to admit that my bathroom doesn't get the amount of attention that other parts of the house get. Especially that tub. No one sees it besides my husband and I and my puppies during their bi-monthly bath. I know that's no excuse, it's just that it is likely my least favorite household chore. A clean serene bathroom can be a great refuge. But a dingy, mold laden bathroom does nothing to serve you. Moldy caulking around the tub is especially gross. I have to admit that my bathroom doesn't get the amount of attention that other parts of the house get. Especially that tub. No one sees it besides my husband and I and my puppies during their bi-monthly bath. I know that's no excuse, it's just that it is likely my least favorite household chore. Caulking Eco-Friendly Bathrooms Health Indoor Air Quality Sat, 20 Jun 2009 10:00:00 GMT Sara Novak http://planetgreen.discovery.com/home-garden/replace-toxic-caulking-bathtub.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/home-garden/easy-projects-fathers-day.html I grew up on a farm. My dad is a farmer out there in Iowa, and he's well-versed in carpentry and mechanics as well as agriculture. He's added three rooms onto his home by himself and fixes his own tractors and combines with the help of his hired hand. Growing up, I used to assist him in his work. I've scooped my fair share of corn, greased a few wheels, replaced a few radiators and hoed more than a few rows of beans. It's hard, horrible work for not a lot of money. That's why I live in Los Angeles and do internet work. I grew up on a farm. My dad is a farmer out there in Iowa, and he's well-versed in carpentry and mechanics as well as agriculture. He's added three rooms onto his home by himself and fixes his own tractors and combines with the help of his hired hand. Growing up, I used to assist him in his work. I've scooped my fair share of corn, greased a few wheels, replaced a few radiators and hoed more than a few rows of beans. It's hard, horrible work for not a lot of money. That's why I live in Los Angeles and do internet work. Caulking Do It Yourself Green Father's Day Green Holidays Home Repair Repairs Fri, 12 Jun 2009 10:00:00 GMT Josh Peterson http://planetgreen.discovery.com/home-garden/easy-projects-fathers-day.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/home-garden/caulking-tips.html We like to promote energy efficiency here at Planet Green. One of the ways to increase your energy efficiency is by sealing your thermal envelope. One of our most stalwart allies in thermal-envelope sealing is caulk. We like to promote energy efficiency here at Planet Green. One of the ways to increase your energy efficiency is by sealing your thermal envelope. One of our most stalwart allies in thermal-envelope sealing is caulk. Caulking Green Building Health Home Energy Use Insulation Windows Thu, 30 Apr 2009 12:00:00 GMT Josh Peterson http://planetgreen.discovery.com/home-garden/caulking-tips.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/food-health/caulking-health-home-concerns.html Air leaks can really sip the heat right out of a house. Our biggest ally in the war against air leaks is caulk. This amazing compound can seal the spaces between our windows and our walls, our electrical outlets and our door frames. It's great stuff. However, there are some health concerns when it comes to caulk. Air leaks can really sip the heat right out of a house. Our biggest ally in the war against air leaks is caulk. This amazing compound can seal the spaces between our windows and our walls, our electrical outlets and our door frames. It's great stuff. However, there are some health concerns when it comes to caulk. Caulking Green Home Health Indoor Air Quality Fri, 06 Mar 2009 10:00:00 GMT Josh Peterson http://planetgreen.discovery.com/food-health/caulking-health-home-concerns.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/tech-transport/improve-energy-efficiency-garage.html Your garage is probably the most inefficient room of your house, but it doesn't have to be that way! Your garage is probably the most inefficient room of your house, but it doesn't have to be that way! Carbon Footprint Caulking Energy Green Building Green Home Heating Home Energy Use Outdoors Tools Transportation Water Mon, 02 Mar 2009 12:30:00 GMT Eric Leech http://planetgreen.discovery.com/tech-transport/improve-energy-efficiency-garage.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/home-garden/green-windows-cheap.html Many of us cannot afford to replace our windows with state-of-the-art, energy-efficient windows. The economy is bad. Sure, it's also bad for window makers, but as long as there are baseballs and other projectiles, I reckon they'll weather this rocky economy. Many of us cannot afford to replace our windows with state-of-the-art, energy-efficient windows. The economy is bad. Sure, it's also bad for window makers, but as long as there are baseballs and other projectiles, I reckon they'll weather this rocky economy. Caulking Green Home Green Your Home For Winter Heating Home Repair Penny Pinching Repairs Saving Energy Thu, 05 Feb 2009 08:00:00 GMT Josh Peterson http://planetgreen.discovery.com/home-garden/green-windows-cheap.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/home-garden/eliminate-bathroom-mold.html I began to get really nervous about the amount of mold building up in my bathroom last year. I have to admit that the bathroom doesn't get the amount of attention that other parts of the house get. Especially that tub. No one sees it besides my husband and I and my puppies during their bi-monthly bath. I know that's no excuse, it's just that it is likely my least favorite household chore. But recently I noticed some nasty buildup and I realized that there was no way that it was good for my health. I began to get really nervous about the amount of mold building up in my bathroom last year. I have to admit that the bathroom doesn't get the amount of attention that other parts of the house get. Especially that tub. No one sees it besides my husband and I and my puppies during their bi-monthly bath. I know that's no excuse, it's just that it is likely my least favorite household chore. But recently I noticed some nasty buildup and I realized that there was no way that it was good for my health. Caulking Eco-Friendly Bathrooms Green Cleaning Green Home Sat, 31 Jan 2009 09:00:00 GMT Sara Novak http://planetgreen.discovery.com/home-garden/eliminate-bathroom-mold.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/home-garden/block-crawl-space.html Should you block your crawlspace vents? This is a very common question. Especially in areas that have both a reasonably hot summer and fairly frigid winter. There is not much question that in general these vents are a needed and necessary part of a well maintained home. These vents are placed within the crawlspace to allow the moisture that builds up underneath to have an escape route. Should you block your crawlspace vents? This is a very common question. Especially in areas that have both a reasonably hot summer and fairly frigid winter. There is not much question that in general these vents are a needed and necessary part of a well maintained home. These vents are placed within the crawlspace to allow the moisture that builds up underneath to have an escape route. Caulking Do It Yourself Energy Efficiency Green Building Green Home Green Home Renovation Green On A Budget Heating Outdoors Planet Green Reuse Saving Energy Thu, 29 Jan 2009 15:30:00 GMT Eric Leech http://planetgreen.discovery.com/home-garden/block-crawl-space.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/home-garden/insulate-garage-house.html Homes with attached garages lead to energy waste. The effort that goes into insulating the outside of the house is not often extended to the garage. That's a mistake and here is why. Homes with attached garages lead to energy waste. The effort that goes into insulating the outside of the house is not often extended to the garage. That's a mistake and here is why. Caulking Energy Efficiency Green Home Green Your Home For Winter Heating Home Energy Use Insulation Saving Energy Wed, 28 Jan 2009 13:45:00 GMT Seth Leitman http://planetgreen.discovery.com/home-garden/insulate-garage-house.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/home-garden/cheap-home-weatherstripping.html Heat can escape from your house in many unexpected places, through electrical outlets, attic entrances and furnace flues. It is more likely, however, to sneak out of the likely places like the doors and the windows. You could replace your door with an extremely expensive insulated door or have state-of-the-art windows installed, but that would cost you tons of money. An easier way to reduce heat loss is with weatherstripping. Heat can escape from your house in many unexpected places, through electrical outlets, attic entrances and furnace flues. It is more likely, however, to sneak out of the likely places like the doors and the windows. You could replace your door with an extremely expensive insulated door or have state-of-the-art windows installed, but that would cost you tons of money. An easier way to reduce heat loss is with weatherstripping. Caulking Cooling Energy Green Home Renovation Heating Home Energy Use Money Saving Energy Windows Fri, 23 Jan 2009 08:00:00 GMT Josh Peterson http://planetgreen.discovery.com/home-garden/cheap-home-weatherstripping.html