Green living tips for your home including eco friendly homes, the benefits of solar fans, energy efficient appliances, eco friendly air conditioners, and other tips for reducing your environmental footprint.
Heating your home costs more money and uses more energy than any other system. Staying warm costs you about 42 percent of your utility bills, and could be costing you even more if you have an old furnace. Do you have an old furnace in your house? If it is showing these warning signs, it needs…
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Everyone knows about using natural gas to heat your home. It is eco-smart and can save you a pretty penny on your energy bills. In 2017, surveys found that about 47% of United States households use natural gas as their main heating fuel. Only 36% of households rely on electricity for heating. What if we told you…
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Tax return season is just around the corner, so you’re likely making a list of all the projects you finally might be able to fund. Have you considered repainting your kitchen cabinets? While we may not think about it, kitchen cabinets take a beating. They’re opened and closed constantly. They might get ran into by pets…
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If you want to have an environmentally friendly home, you aren’t alone. There are over 370,000 LEED-certified homes in the United States. A lot of people want to live greener lifestyles, but they aren’t sure where to start. If you can’t afford a completely green home overhaul, why not start with just making one room…
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The average household spends $83 a month on natural gas. That adds up to nearly $1,000 a year. When you want to save on electricity, you simply switch off the lights. Turning off the faucet while brushing your teeth is an easy way to reduce water usage. But figuring out what to do to reduce…
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Rooftop gardens are all the rage both as a stylish feature and as an eco-friendly change to promote clean air and healthy bee populations. A rooftop garden transforms your outdoor space, but the transformation means your design requires more work than a simple weekend project. We’ll show you everything you need to build a roof…
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Did you know paint contains a variety of chemicals that are bad for the ozone layer and our water systems? That’s right. Traditional paints contain VOCs, which are volatile organic compounds that can cause an array of health problems for humans and animals. Luckily, technology has allowed us not to reply on VOCs as much anymore in paints today…
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Did you know that insulating windows is a simple way to significantly reduce your energy bills? Natural gas remains the most common energy source for 51% of US homes. Anything we can do to reduce the burning of fossil fuels is positive because it reduces greenhouse emissions. One simple way you can help is to insulate your home…
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Did you know that there are tons of plants with health benefits to choose from that can remove toxins from the air and help you sleep better? Whether you want to liven up your home or try your hand at gardening, working with plants can also work wonders for your well-being. While this hobby is rewarding, it…
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Don’t you hate it when you’re in the middle of your favorite TV show and the reception goes out? It’s frustrating, especially if it happens often. You feel like throwing your remote toward the TV. You don’t have to be a rocket scientist to know how your HDTV digital indoor antenna works to fix it. There…
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Did you know that over 100 people die every year in the United States from trees falling? Although trees are majestic and beautiful, they can become a serious threat when they suffer damage or collapse completely. Have you ever asked yourself the question, “Do I need to remove my trees?” If so, you may need…
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So you’re looking to hire a solar contractor? The solar installation experience can be daunting. If you don’t know what you are doing you can easily get scammed by a dodgy contractor. Imagine, paying out thousands of dollars to find out that the contractor didn’t properly install your solar panels, or worse disappears halfway through…
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Ewa Beach, Hawaii has the highest percentage of solar-powered homes with 6.282% of residents utilizing the power of the sun. As time moves forward, we are going to see more and more communities using solar panels for their homes. Solar panels are taking over the world, and if you’re not on board already, you’re probably figuring…
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How environmentally friendly is your HVAC? Though air conditioning is not very eco-friendly, the more advanced HVAC systems are, the more efficiently they run. Still, as of 2018, 12 percent of US home energy consumption comes from air conditioning. Therefore, it’s important to try to reduce the carbon footprint of your new HVAC system. Check…
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The average American spends around 112 dollars on their power bill each month. This amount varies depending on the state you live in and the amount of electricity you use. While you may not have control over the state you live in you do get to have control of your electricity intake. There are more…
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Did you know that the average office employee uses about 10,000 pieces of printer paper every year? In some businesses, it’s difficult to find ways to cut down on paper waste. However, every business can easily switch to electronic pay stubs. Electronic pay stubs can reduce your paper usage, along with bringing other efficient qualities…
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There are only 11 years left to make massive changes in the way we power our lives. If we don’t, we face horrible environmental destruction. Electric utility companies have a massive impact on where we source our energy. By default, they typically decide whether we use carbon creating fuels. Most energy comes from burning coal…
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