Go Green With Tire Pressure...

I often get asked how one person can make a difference in helping our planet.  Many people do not have money to invest in solar or wind power for their homes.  Others simply don’t have the time to change their habits.  However, there are many small changes that everyone can implement without much expense or time investment.  One of those changes is to maintain proper air pressure in the tires on our vehicles. ...

Controlling Dust Mites In Your Home...

The mere thought of microscopic creatures living throughout our homes (even in bedding) makes most people cringe.  This is especially true if you’ve ever seen an image of dust mites – they are downright ugly!  It’s virtually impossible to eliminate them completely which makes controlling dust mites important for those that suffer from allergic reactions. It’s critical that we become aware of how dust...

Five Ways To Improve The Air Quality In Your Home...

The indoor air quality of your home can have a huge affect on your family’s health.  In fact, the term sick building syndrome is an identified disorder.  The problem can be due to the chemical nature of many building materials which can be largely out of your control.  However, most poor air quality home environments can be attributed to sources that are under your control. Here is a brief look at five tips for...

Starting A Recycling Program In Your Child’s...

Conserving the earth’s natural resources is big news these days. Everyone is trying to take steps to do their part to make a difference Recycling is one of the best ways to get started in this endeavour. Do you know if your child’s school has a recycling program? If not, you may want to suggest getting one started this year. Starting up a recycling program in schools is not as difficult as it may sound. Even the...

How To Make Compost – Video...

Over at my other blog, TheGardeningEveryday.com, I am often asked what the best method is for making compost.  Although there are several great recipes that can be found online, I have chosen this video as a basic starting point for all gardeners.  The producers, KitchenGardeners.org, have done a good job of describing the process of composting and how to get started. I hope you enjoy this lesson as much as I did.  Oh, by...