There are tons of fun things to do outside. Have a dog? Take them, too! Here’s a list of 6 insanely fun things to do outside for you and your family.
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Did you know that human beings play a large role in determining the number of trees in the world? After all, our entire race cuts down more than 15 billion trees each year. Research shows that the number of trees fell by about 46% ever since human civilization started. Planting more trees is a good…
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We could all do with being a little bit greener. Consider the average energy consumption for a household in the US. This comes in at a whopping 11,000 kWh per year. To put that into perspective, the global average is around 3,500 kWh. Oh, and that same source puts China’s average at a meager 1300…
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The size of each American’s carbon footprint varies tremendously, say between a millionaire and a monk. Perhaps you think you do what you can to minimize your impact. You may be surprised that an MIT study showed that even the low energy users in the U.S. on average produce twice the global average carbon emissions. Perhaps…
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When most people think about air pollution, they think of factories that belch thick black smoke into the air and people having to wear masks whenever they want to go outside. It’s rare that people consider the possible air pollution taking place inside their homes. The truth, though, is that we’re often exposed to toxic…
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Building your house can be the single most expensive thing you’ll do in your life. If you want to build your house on a budget, you will still want to make it durable and livable. Thankfully, you don’t have to sacrifice functionality or eco-friendliness to save money. You just have to plan it out with…
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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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