Upgrades To Make Your Home More Energy Efficient...

An energy efficient home can mean more than simply saving on your electric bills. By performing a few upgrades you can help the environment and cut down on the burning of fossil fuels to produce power. Here are five changes that range from difficult to easy. Roof The roof of a home can be the cause of considerable heat loss. While eco friendly roofs such as those covered in sod are an option (see this green roof video), they...

Habits That Promote Healthier Sleep...

A healthier lifestyle begins by incorporating healthy habits into your daily routine. Habits, once formed, become a regular part of your day and require little extra effort. Getting into the habit of promoting a good night’s sleep can leave you feeling refreshed and more energetic throughout the day. Here are a few habits to help you rest easy at night. Let’s begin with exercise. As a parent, I’m well aware...

Ten Tips For A Green Garden Party...

As the name implies, a garden party just wants to be green! Here are ten tips for having a low impact garden party this year. Deter mosquitos with natural insect control. Several citronella candles placed around the garden are a very effective, eco-friendly means of keeping these biting pests at bay. You can also put a bottle of natural insect repellent on each table. Cook outside if possible. Lots of dishes can be cooked...

The Importance Of Bees In Our Lives...

Have you ever been stung by a bee? How about simply annoyed? There’s a good chance you have been. But, we should keep in mind the fact that bees play an important part in the ecosystem we live in. An ecosystem is composed of many aspects all working together in a balanced system. When one part is affected negatively, the whole system is also affected. Here is a brief look at how bees are an integral part of a...

Alternative Energy Pros and Cons...

You’re probably already familiar with the main sources of alternative energy. However, you may not be aware of the pros and cons of each one. Here are a few points to consider about three of the most popular forms – geothermal, solar, and wind. Geothermal Geothermal energy takes advantage of the relatively constant temperature of the sub-surface soil. Heat pumps circulate liquid in pipes below the ground to...

Tips To Remember When Recycling Batteries...

Did you know that you should recycle batteries? They’re not one of the most common recyclable items but they are very important. For this reason, the next time you’re ready to dispose of those used batteries, think about how important it is to recycle them. Pass by the garbage can and consider what other options you have available. Used batteries should be disposed of properly or recycled because many of them...