Keep The Sun Out
Posted on May 19, 2008 - 05:50 AM
By: Adam Beazley
It is heating up, and during the summer many home loose their efficiency due to heat gain through their windows. A quick and dirty fix would be to close the blinds on the Southern and Western sides…
Don’t Put The Pedal To The Metal
Posted on May 17, 2008 - 02:41 PM
By: Adam Beazley
Gas prices and pollution continue to rise, but there is something you can do to beat both of these. It is estimated that you can get 35 percent better fuel mileage out of your current vehicle by…
Reduce The Flush
Posted on May 16, 2008 - 06:57 AM
By: Adam Beazley
I have a real quick one for you today, it is a little tip I learned on our forums. All you have to do is grab an empty 2 liter bottle (coke, sprite, tonic, whatever it doesn’t mater) and remove…
Go With Low Flow
Posted on May 15, 2008 - 08:30 AM
By: Adam Beazley
In an effort to save water, low flow faucets and showerheads can be easily swapped with existing high flow fixtures. This will not only help to conserve potable water, but it will help to reduce…
Green Your Clean
Posted on May 14, 2008 - 08:32 AM
By: Adam Beazley
Most moder day cleaning products are full of toxic chemicals which do clean, but are harmful to you and your families health. In the future, think about buying greener cleaning products like Clorox…
Hang Em Out To Dry
Posted on May 13, 2008 - 06:06 AM
By: Adam Beazley
Washing and drying cloths can be a major drain on on electricity even if you are using Energy Star rated machines. During a hot summer like this one, why not take advantage of the hot sun and let…
Turn The AC Up This Summer
Posted on May 12, 2008 - 08:22 AM
By: Adam Beazley
Adjusting your thermostat two degrees warmer this summer can save you about 2.5% on your annual energy cost. Also, adjusting your thermostat two degrees cooler in the winter as well, can save another…
Quit Using Disposable Tableware
Posted on May 10, 2008 - 09:00 AM
By: Adam Beazley
My wife and I are entertaining tonight and she mentioned that she was going to use some Styrofoam/plastic tableware, but I just couldn’t let that happen. So, the deal was, that I had to…
Use Rechargable Batteries
Posted on May 09, 2008 - 07:59 AM
By: Adam Beazley
Rechargeable batteries are better for the environment and better for your pocket book. Although rechargeable batteries are more expensive up front, they can quickly pay themselves off after just…
Buy Organic
Posted on May 08, 2008 - 09:41 AM
By: Adam Beazley
Buying organic foods may be a little more expensive, but the environment and your health are worth it. Organic farming is better for the environment because it doesn’t use the pesticides and…
