Sell It, Don’t Toss It
Posted on Jun 11, 2008 - 09:49 AM
By: Adam Beazley
Have you ever heard the expression “one mans trash is another mans treasure?” This is the principle we are going to base todays green tip on. Instead of throwing your ‘stuff”…
Install Radiant Barier
Posted on Jun 10, 2008 - 02:01 PM
By: Adam Beazley
Yesterday we talked about insulation and how much energy it can save, but another option is to install a radiant barrier. Radiant barriers help to stop radiant heat transfer which can help to stop…
Add Insulation
Posted on Jun 09, 2008 - 01:02 PM
By: Adam Beazley
Whether you are living in a hot or cold climate, adding insulation can be a tremendous energy saver. Many builder houses are inadequately insulated because of value engineering (cutting cost) to…
Turn Off Watter While Brushing Teeth
Posted on Jun 07, 2008 - 03:15 PM
By: Adam Beazley
Water is a natural resource and we are currently using more than is able to be replaced naturally. This requires more and more energy to be used to recycle our wastewater to make it potable(drinkable)…
Use Environmentally Friendly Insecticides
Posted on Jun 06, 2008 - 05:17 PM
By: Adam Beazley
Most people with home gardens tend to turn toward poisonous chemicals to keep the insects from eating their fruits and vegetables. Instead of using poison, make your own environmentally friendly…
Use Bamboo Instead of Wood
Posted on Jun 05, 2008 - 09:53 AM
By: Adam Beazley
We make choices every day and some have far ranging affects that we don’t even think about. Buying wood products is one such choice that is responsible for a lot of clear cutting. Of course…
Recycle Everything
Posted on Jun 03, 2008 - 11:07 AM
By: Adam Beazley
I know, I know, this is one of those very obvious green tips, but a recent commenter made a very good point about what people are recycling. Most individuals only recycle beverage containers such…
Print Full Duplex
Posted on Jun 02, 2008 - 03:20 PM
By: Adam Beazley
Full duplex is a term in the ‘printing’ world which means double sided printing. Many printers are able to print double sided by simply clicking a box before you print, however most home…
Use Cloth Diapers
Posted on Jun 01, 2008 - 03:02 PM
By: Adam Beazley
If you have a new addition to the family think about using cloth diapers instead of disposable diapers. Not only will cloth diapers save you a fortune, but they will help to reduce the use of virgin…
Make Your Water Heating More Efficienct
Posted on May 31, 2008 - 09:20 AM
By: Adam Beazley
Heating water for home use accounts for about 40% of a homes annual energy usage. A typical tank type water heating system is very inefficient and their standby heat losses account for about 20%…
