Articles tagged “Green Home”

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

Rainwater Channeling with Steve Thomas (Video) By Josh Peterson IN Home & Garden Jun 8 2009 In this clip, Steve Thomas, the host of Renovation Nation, helps a family with an erosion problem. The patriarch of the family does not want to install gutters on his roof because he is afraid of heights and maintaining the gutters would require him to go roofside. + READ MORE

Don't Recycle: Reuse Kitty Litter Containers Instead By Stephanie Sharpe IN Home & Garden Jun 5 2009 I've been collecting kitty litter containers lately. For what reason, I wasn't sure. I just know that yes, they can be recycled but they are so strong and sturdy, they seem perfect for reuse. They seem perfect for storing just about anything in. I found my answers on Thriftyfun.com where readers posted their favorite reuse for litter containers. Below are some of my favorite reuses for litter containers. + READ MORE

Perfect Your Cleaning Technique with Tips from Mrs. Meyer's By Blythe Copeland IN Home & Garden Jun 5 2009 Most of us would rather do just about anything than clean, which is why we're so quick to grab the first bottle of cleanser we can find and do a speedy spray as opposed to really thinking about what we're using—and considering the chemicals those sprays are releasing into our home. + READ MORE

Greensburg Season 2, Episode 6: Second Anniversary By Team Planet Green IN Greensburg Episodes Jun 5 2009 The last trailers from FEMAville are removed forcing the Engelkens to move in with relatives until their home is completed. The founding members of the Green Club graduate from high school. The most sustainable John Deere dealership in the country... + READ MORE

Out, Out, Damn Spot of Dust! By Josh Peterson IN Home & Garden Jun 5 2009 You don't want to live a dusty house like Ms. Havisham, all full of rats. First of all, it's creepy and off-putting. Secondly, it decreases indoor air quality and can trigger asthma attacks and allergies. It can also be a sign that your home isn't very energy efficient. Your filters might need a good changing, or there may be air leaks in places in where air should not be leaking. + READ MORE

Greensburg's Green Club Gives the Silo Eco-Home a Green Roof (Video) By Team Planet Green IN Greensburg Jun 5 2009 In the Greensburg episode "Second Anniversary", The Silo Eco-Home is nearly complete—all it needs now is a green roof. Named after one of the few structures left standing after the tornado, and built to be the strongest building in town,... + READ MORE

Celebrate Earth with a Jaw-Dropping, Awe-Inspiring (and Free!) Feature-Length Flick By Jessica Root IN Work & Connect Jun 5 2009 Happy World Environment Day! Here's one other wonderful (may I add, free and don't-have-to-lift-a-finger) way to celebrate. It's famous photographer Yann Arthus-Bertrand?s worldwide documentary debut and you don't want to miss it + READ MORE

Set Your Ceiling Fan For Energy Savings By Josh Peterson IN Home & Garden Jun 4 2009 You may have heard that a ceiling fan can save you up to 40% on your energy bills in the summer. That's a lot of energy for a such a small, innocuous appliance. Ceiling fans are relatively cheap when compared to the investment of solar panels or an Energy Star refrigerator. + READ MORE

5 Ways Your Bedroom is Killing You By Collin Dunn IN Home & Garden Jun 3 2009 Your bedroom is the the place you go to rest, relax, and recharge each night, so you want it to be healthy. Yet, there are a handful of ways that your bedroom might be slowly and silently killing you each night. Avoid these five hazards and rest a little easier each night. + READ MORE

Talk to Your Roommates About Conservation: 40 Green Changes You Can Make Together By Josh Peterson IN Work & Connect Jun 2 2009 Living with other people is good for the environment and for loneliness. Living with a friend or family member may seem like it use more resources, but two people sharing a space reduces household energy by about 18% per capita. The savings shouldn't stop there. Two heads are in indeed greener than one. That's why you should hold a house meeting on ways to reduce energy use. + READ MORE

Grow Your Own Aloe Vera Plant, Soothe Summer Skin Nasties By Jessica Root IN Home & Garden Jun 2 2009 Wouldn?t it be nice to have an all-natural Neosporin (minus the hard to pronounce chemicals) growing right in your own home? You can?more easily than you think. + READ MORE

How to Break-Up: 6 Ways to Dry Your Tears the Green Way By Jaymi Heimbuch IN Home & Garden Jun 2 2009 Break-ups have a definite un-green edge, simply by the fact that a couple who shares resources is going back to consuming more resources. From separate living spaces that use more utilities and require more furniture and decorations, to separate trips to the grocery store to cook separate meals and more, break-ups have a need to be greened. Here are 6 tips that can help you through the doldrums the eco-friendly way. + READ MORE

Planning a Green Building Project? Beware of Lawyers By David DeFranza IN Home & Garden May 29 2009 Building green is not always as simple as nailing down some bamboo flooring and plugging in a solar panel. Indeed, putting hammer-to-nail is often the simplest, albeit most physical, part of the project. From vetting potential contractors to choosing the right materials, building green requires lots of knowledge, in-depth research, and many tough decisions. Now, there is another potential obstacle green builders must contend with: The law. + READ MORE

Wa$te Not, Save A Lot: Catch Annabelle and Holter in USA Weekend By David DeFranza IN Wasted May 29 2009 You've heard it before: Whether conserving water or unplugging the computer every night, going green has the potential to save you lots of money. It's clear that reducing waste is good for the planet as well as your pocket book.... + READ MORE

Lazy? Green? Grow a Weed Garden By Josh Peterson IN Home & Garden May 27 2009 The problem with gardening is that it takes a lot of work. There is some digging involved and some bending over. You might also have to oversee some crow-scaring. There may even come a time when you have to make labels for the different plants. That could take all day if you get slightly distracted. + READ MORE

Save $36,000 with a Solar Pool Heater By Josh Peterson IN Home & Garden May 27 2009 Showering in cold water may have a few hidden health benefits, but when you are swimming for leisure, I'd assume that you'd want to swim in some sort of comfort. That's why you might be on the market for a pool heater. You might feel guilty about buying a pool heater, because a pool heater uses a lot of electricity for a purely recreational activity. Well, feel guilty no longer. + READ MORE

5 Eco-Friendly Ways to Keep that Darn Cat Out of the Houseplants By Josh Peterson IN Home & Garden May 26 2009 Houseplants are a decorative and healthy addition to any home. They detox your apartment air while reminding you of the nature outdoors. And cats are a furry buddy who you can curl up with. But when cat meets ficus, the results can be less than desirable. Is there any way that you can teach these two household denizens to get along? + READ MORE

Seal Those Ducts for Improved Air Quality, Energy Efficiency By Josh Peterson IN Home & Garden May 26 2009 I don't want to cause any panic and/or alarm, but your ducts might be leaking. Leaking ducts can reduce your heating and cooling system's energy efficiency by 10 to 30 percent. Imagine, one third of your heating-bill money may be going to waste. You might as well throw your money down a hole. + READ MORE

Linoleum: The Old School, All-Natural, Dust Repelling, Bacteria Deterring Flooring By Brian Merchant IN Home & Garden May 26 2009 Sometimes we get caught up in all the futuristic, exciting designs using state-of-the-art green technology. Sometimes we forget to simply look back to see that some of the greenest options have already been discovered. + READ MORE

Green Girly Girls: Make a Sex in the City-Inspired DIY Mirrored Vanity By Jessica Root IN Fashion & Beauty May 26 2009 If you?ve been dreaming of a more luxurious makeup routine, skip the ecological and pocketbook costs of new furniture and opt for a used Craigslist piece that you can pretty up yourself. . + READ MORE