http://www.neutralexistence.com/begreen/ green your home, green building, green your travel, green your car, green, energy efficiency, en evacindustry@gmail.com Copyright 2011 2011-08-11T01:53:07+00:00 http://www.neutralexistence.com/begreen/easy-water-conservation-tip-take-a-navy-shower/ http://www.neutralexistence.com/begreen/easy-water-conservation-tip-take-a-navy-shower/#When:00:53:07Z There are so many great and painfully simple ways to conserve water at home. Here’s one way you might not have considered before, though: take a navy shower! A navy… Green Your Home 2011-08-11T00:53:07+00:00 http://www.neutralexistence.com/begreen/plant-a-windbreak-to-reduce-home-energy-costs/ http://www.neutralexistence.com/begreen/plant-a-windbreak-to-reduce-home-energy-costs/#When:07:11:20Z Reducing your home energy costs can be as simple as planting a few trees in the right location surrounding your house. An effective windbreak can reduce the amount of money you spend on your heating bill by deflecting and slowing down gusty, cold winds… Green Your Home 2010-03-20T07:11:20+00:00 http://www.neutralexistence.com/begreen/keeping-your-cool-how-to-summerize-your-home-and-save-on-utility-costs/ http://www.neutralexistence.com/begreen/keeping-your-cool-how-to-summerize-your-home-and-save-on-utility-costs/#When:02:10:30Z Summers in the Pacific Northwest are known for being moderate, mild even when compared with other parts of the US. This year however is going down in the record books as the “summer that sizzled.” Not only have the triple digit temps helped… Green Your Home 2009-08-08T02:10:30+00:00 http://www.neutralexistence.com/begreen/heat-your-home-and-save-energy-with-a-super-efficient-wood-buring-rocket-st/ http://www.neutralexistence.com/begreen/heat-your-home-and-save-energy-with-a-super-efficient-wood-buring-rocket-st/#When:23:05:35Z If done responsibly and efficiently, wood heat can keep your home warm without you having to spend hundreds of dollars every month. A rocket stove is a super efficient type of DIY wood stove that can be built using reclaimed and salvaged materials.… Green Your Home 2009-06-14T23:05:35+00:00 http://www.neutralexistence.com/begreen/all-dried-up-water-scarcity-a-growing-issue/ http://www.neutralexistence.com/begreen/all-dried-up-water-scarcity-a-growing-issue/#When:01:35:46Z A UN report released in March projects that half the world will face acute water shortages by 2030. Water scarcity is an ever-growing issue that will only become more prevalent with global warming and climate change. Water shortages, and potential… Green Your Home 2009-05-17T01:35:46+00:00 http://www.neutralexistence.com/begreen/shopping-for-a-green-home-entertainment-system/ http://www.neutralexistence.com/begreen/shopping-for-a-green-home-entertainment-system/#When:04:21:21Z So you’ve finally decided to buckle down and get that 50 inch HD TV with Blu-Ray DVD player and surround sound system. Great! Having a home theater is a great way to enjoy your favorite movies with friends and family, and the high definition… Green Your Home 2009-05-15T04:21:21+00:00 http://www.neutralexistence.com/begreen/stay-cool-eco-friendly-cooling-tips-for-your-apartment-condo/ http://www.neutralexistence.com/begreen/stay-cool-eco-friendly-cooling-tips-for-your-apartment-condo/#When:20:44:57Z As the summer months approach and the weather heats up, you may find yourself dreading that A/C thermostat. Turning up your A/C is not only energy inefficient, but it is also costly. Luckily, living in a small apartment or condo affords you several… Green Your Home 2009-05-07T20:44:57+00:00 http://www.neutralexistence.com/begreen/how-to-size-an-inline-tankless-water-heater/ http://www.neutralexistence.com/begreen/how-to-size-an-inline-tankless-water-heater/#When:00:22:10Z Tankless water heaters come in many different shapes and sizes and there really is no "one size fits all" solution. Every home and every end user is different, so the sizing of a tankless inline water heater should be calculated to fit the needs of each… Green Your Home 2009-03-11T00:22:10+00:00 http://www.neutralexistence.com/begreen/change-a-lightbulb-change-the-world/ http://www.neutralexistence.com/begreen/change-a-lightbulb-change-the-world/#When:20:34:02Z There is something about “springing forward” into daylight savings time that makes me want to jump head first into spring. For me, this usually means spring cleaning, but also a time to start fresh; an opportunity to turn over a new green… Green Your Home 2009-03-09T20:34:02+00:00 http://www.neutralexistence.com/begreen/how-to-acquire-recycled-building-materials-and-lumber-for-your-home/ http://www.neutralexistence.com/begreen/how-to-acquire-recycled-building-materials-and-lumber-for-your-home/#When:10:49:33Z Do you want a more ecological way to obtain building materials, such as lumber, doors, windows, and bricks for your home? Some of the most sustainable sources for material are soon-to-be demolished homes. You can save money from buying new lumber,… Green Your Home 2009-03-08T10:49:33+00:00