http://planetgreen.discovery.com RSS Feed for a Tag http://planetgreen.discovery.com/home-garden/air-conditioner-efficiency-tips.html Heating and cooling comprise 40% of the average citizen's energy consumption. To reduce your electrical bills and increase efficiency, proper maintenance of your air conditioner is imperative. Heating and cooling comprise 40% of the average citizen's energy consumption. To reduce your electrical bills and increase efficiency, proper maintenance of your air conditioner is imperative. Cooling Energy Efficiency Repairs Saving Energy Fri, 26 Jun 2009 08:00:00 GMT Josh Peterson http://planetgreen.discovery.com/home-garden/air-conditioner-efficiency-tips.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/home-garden/green-methods-unclog-toilet.html Oh no, it's the dreaded clogged toilet. Whether you are at a party or in your own home, nobody ever wants to have to deal with a clogged toilet. But it's Planet Green to the rescue with a batch of 7 of the greenest ways to get the blockage cleared and you back on the track to smooth flushing. These methods avoid harsh chemicals and focus on low impact, easy and less messy options to begin, then follow up with a few last resort things to try before calling in the plumber. So get out your plumber cracks and let's go for a swim. Oh no, it's the dreaded clogged toilet. Whether you are at a party or in your own home, nobody ever wants to have to deal with a clogged toilet. But it's Planet Green to the rescue with a batch of 7 of the greenest ways to get the blockage cleared and you back on the track to smooth flushing. These methods avoid harsh chemicals and focus on low impact, easy and less messy options to begin, then follow up with a few last resort things to try before calling in the plumber. So get out your plumber cracks and let's go for a swim. Eco-Friendly Bathrooms Green Home Green Home Renovation Home Repair Repairs Thu, 18 Jun 2009 13:25:00 GMT Eric Leech http://planetgreen.discovery.com/home-garden/green-methods-unclog-toilet.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/home-garden/tools-dad-fathers-day.html Dads like tools. You may be thinking of getting your father a tool set for Father’s Day. Today, most tools are made cheaply overseas and don’t often last for more than a few years. So if you want to get Dad a set of tools that will last him the rest of his life, you should get him a set of Lie-Neilsen tools. Dads like tools. You may be thinking of getting your father a tool set for Father’s Day. Today, most tools are made cheaply overseas and don’t often last for more than a few years. So if you want to get Dad a set of tools that will last him the rest of his life, you should get him a set of Lie-Neilsen tools. Green Father's Day Green Home Renovation Repairs Steve Thomas's Travel Journal Tools Tue, 16 Jun 2009 05:00:00 GMT Steve Thomas http://planetgreen.discovery.com/home-garden/tools-dad-fathers-day.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/home-garden/steve-thomas-woodworking-fathers.html On my upcoming media tour, we're going to be discussing Father's Day and looking at a couple of different hand planes, a couple of tiny little block planes and 24-inch joiner planes. Modern planes can be plugged in, but a good handheld plane is a treat to use. On my upcoming media tour, we're going to be discussing Father's Day and looking at a couple of different hand planes, a couple of tiny little block planes and 24-inch joiner planes. Modern planes can be plugged in, but a good handheld plane is a treat to use. Green Father's Day Green Home Green Home Renovation Repairs Steve Thomas's Travel Journal Mon, 15 Jun 2009 14:20:00 GMT Steve Thomas http://planetgreen.discovery.com/home-garden/steve-thomas-woodworking-fathers.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/work-connect/prevent-laptopt-overheating-pillow.html If your laptop overheats, fix the problem with this project. If your laptop overheats, fix the problem with this project. Computers Do It Yourself Laptops Repairs Reuse Sat, 06 Jun 2009 11:30:00 GMT Elizabeth Seward http://planetgreen.discovery.com/work-connect/prevent-laptopt-overheating-pillow.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/food-health/roll-green-skate-maintenance.html When I was in grade school, we went to the roller skate rink for our birthday parties. We'd roller skate around for hours and then the DJ ( who I am now filled with pity for) would proclaim that it was time for Couple's Skate. This DJanical proclamation would essentially clear the roller rink of all us libidoless third-graders. We'd sit on the sidelines eating red-rope licorice, playing Pac Man and waiting for Couple's Skate to end. Times sure have changed. These days, I won't go to the roller skate rink, because I want girls to like me. When I was in grade school, we went to the roller skate rink for our birthday parties. We'd roller skate around for hours and then the DJ ( who I am now filled with pity for) would proclaim that it was time for Couple's Skate. This DJanical proclamation would essentially clear the roller rink of all us libidoless third-graders. We'd sit on the sidelines eating red-rope licorice, playing Pac Man and waiting for Couple's Skate to end. Times sure have changed. These days, I won't go to the roller skate rink, because I want girls to like me. Outdoors Repair or Recycle Repairs Tue, 26 May 2009 14:30:00 GMT Josh Peterson http://planetgreen.discovery.com/food-health/roll-green-skate-maintenance.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/tech-transport/easy-extend-life-vehicle.html Longevity of your vehicle is just as important as its economy and emissions, considering that how you drive your vehicle dictates its lifespan, or in other words, how long it will remain out of some salvage yard, collecting dust, rust, and bug mites. It's kind of like the human body. If you take care of yourself, minimizing all health risks, you should be around a long time. Well, if you treat your vehicle with the same care, it too should have a long and reasonably efficient lifespan. Longevity of your vehicle is just as important as its economy and emissions, considering that how you drive your vehicle dictates its lifespan, or in other words, how long it will remain out of some salvage yard, collecting dust, rust, and bug mites. It's kind of like the human body. If you take care of yourself, minimizing all health risks, you should be around a long time. Well, if you treat your vehicle with the same care, it too should have a long and reasonably efficient lifespan. Commuting Gas Mileage Repairs Transportation Tue, 26 May 2009 12:30:00 GMT Eric Leech http://planetgreen.discovery.com/tech-transport/easy-extend-life-vehicle.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/travel-outdoors/maintain-skateboard.html There really wasn't a lot of cement on the farm where I grew up. I had a skateboard, but it was by far the lamest thing I could have owned while living on a soybean farm. It doesn't work well on gravel. That's all I'm saying. Anyways, when I see these young whippersnappers laying on their skateboards, it looks to me like they are just falling down a lot so I feel I didn't miss anything.But what you should not miss out on is proper skateboard care. There really wasn't a lot of cement on the farm where I grew up. I had a skateboard, but it was by far the lamest thing I could have owned while living on a soybean farm. It doesn't work well on gravel. That's all I'm saying. Anyways, when I see these young whippersnappers laying on their skateboards, it looks to me like they are just falling down a lot so I feel I didn't miss anything.But what you should not miss out on is proper skateboard care. Green Home Outdoors Reduce Reuse Recycle Repairs Mon, 25 May 2009 13:30:00 GMT Josh Peterson http://planetgreen.discovery.com/travel-outdoors/maintain-skateboard.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/travel-outdoors/proper-baseball-glove-care.html Prior to baseball, America's pastime was indiscriminate shoving. Actually, I don't know what Americans did as a pastime before the advent of modern-day baseball. I'd guess it was probably one of those Medieval sports like swine-gathering or barrel-hurling. You know, something archaic. Anyways, Americans were saddled with baseball as a pastime. The rest of the world plays soccer but call it football. Prior to baseball, America's pastime was indiscriminate shoving. Actually, I don't know what Americans did as a pastime before the advent of modern-day baseball. I'd guess it was probably one of those Medieval sports like swine-gathering or barrel-hurling. You know, something archaic. Anyways, Americans were saddled with baseball as a pastime. The rest of the world plays soccer but call it football. Outdoors Repairs Sat, 23 May 2009 15:00:00 GMT Josh Peterson http://planetgreen.discovery.com/travel-outdoors/proper-baseball-glove-care.html