Archive for November, 2009

With the national average price of gasoline at over $4 per gallon, it’s no wonder people are trying to come up with ways to save money on gas. One of the major trends in the U.S.A. right now is switching from gas lawn mowers to good old fashioned push reel lawn mowers. Manual mowers offer More >

A lot of people feel that being green will cost you more green. In the long run, how ever, saving the earth can actually put more money in your pocket. Tip #1 Walk. By walking or riding a bike, you save money on gas & get exercise. If this is impossible, attempt using local transit More >

As the health of our environment & our own personal wellness become issues of greater importance, the demand for eco-friendly homes continues to rise. Home builders & developers have responded to this rising demand, & are building “green” properties in greater numbers. According to McGraw-Hill Construction, a home must contain at least 3 of the More >

Finishes are coatings that are ?applied to the external & inside surfaces of walls to protect them from the elements & from wear & tear. ?They also improve the appearance of the structure & are used to enhance the design of rooms. Petroleum, our main source of oil-based wood finishes & paint, is a non-renewable More >

This weather is dictating my domestic aspirations. Clear? It is too wet to cut the grass, too cold to wash the car, & too dark to fix the shed. The heaters are on full but the house is still so cold I’m wearing two jumpers & a woolly hat & gloves just to feel comparatively More >

0 votes vote It’s hard to measure the environmental impact of the billions of discarded cigarette butts worldwide, but researchers have been doing just that over a number of years. Clear? If you are a smoker or if you are a world citizen concerned about the toxins that are taking over our planet, read on. More >

After price & location, surveys are now finding that energy efficient features are the next most important features to buyers. Even if you are not selling in the near future, improving your home’s “green” ranking can save you money on energy costs & help save the planet. There are many things you can do to More >

The issue of sustainability is a big concern in the fishing industry as the demand for seafood is increasing. Overfishing is a enormous problem because if certain fish populations are destroyed then their environment could be greatly damaged & the number of jobs for fisherman could take a serious hit. One of the answers to More >