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Many parents these days are deciding to raise an organic "green" baby. Parents are looking for not only what is best for baby and its health but what is also best for the environment. The first decision many times is what kind of diaper to use with their newborn baby.…
Green energy is a good source to power today’s world. With the technology still rising and improving, our power requirement goes up as well. And with that we should consider using alternative green sources for energy to keep Mother Nature in giving us of what we need. Still confused on…
If you are looking to reduce your electricity bills, and who isn't? Then you may be considering generating energy from the sun. These systems can be very expensive, and the more you spend the longer it will take to pay back its costs in free energy. You can however reduce…
Who wouldn't love cheap or free electricity? It is an achievable goal. There are several options available to you. Two of the most popular choices are using the wind or the sun. Unfortunately the cost of the system can make the dream seem unattainable. Factory made solar panels for example,…
Free Wind Generators can be built with recyclable material from your home. With a little know how you could be generating energy for your home for little or no money. The less money you spend on your wind generator, the sooner you will start seeing returns.
If you have been looking at home solar energy, then one of the things that may have put you off is the cost of the panels. These are the things that convert the sunlight into electrical energy. You may have been asking the question, can you build your own solar…
Rising energy costs are forcing people to turn to renewable sources of energy. The sun, being the most readily available source of energy, is also being utilised to power up homes and cities. We use solar panels to harness the sun's energy and convert it into a form of electricity…
You probably know that you can generate electricity from the sun. However electricity is not the only thing the sun can give you. The easiest green energy project, and one that will give you a great saving on your utility bills, is to supplement your current water heating system with…
Learning how to build your own solar panel is a lot easier than you may think. Homemade examples are considerably cheaper than factory built ones. Plus the more you save on the initial cost of your solar power plant, the faster it will pay for itself with the free energy…
How to acquire solar panels for your home. How to assemble, and connect solar panels for your home. Video instructions by a certified electrician.
You will surely agree to the fact that it is the garden and lawn which adds to the value of the house. It is thus that a lot of home owners will want to have their own lawns. With this effort they are able to keep the lawn beautiful throughout…
The eco-friendly gifts, usually hand-crafted into something unique and useful, are becoming more and more popular. The creative reuse of recycled, biodegradable or organic materials comes this way into play, bringing these environmentally friendly gifts, also called “green gifts”.
Choosing these eco-friendly gifts is turning into a new and environmentally…
Many items we freely throw away can be recycled to cut down on industrial pollution, converted to other reusable items, or reused on a regular basis. Recycling efforts reduce the amount of trash in landfills and decreases the toxicity in methane gas that landfills produce over time. Instead of filling…
If you're anything like my wife, my friends, and myself, you've probably thought about going eco-friendly many times, but done very little in the way of actually doing anything toward that goal. Unfortunately, we are not alone. Many people out there would like to do something to live the "green…
Our family is committed to saving on electricity costs and reducing our carbon footprint through solar power. We currently have solar
panels on our home which have greatly reduced our monthly electricity expenses. We are happy to be developing a new website offering outdoor lighting fixtures such as deck lights,…
I have been seeing more and more reports as of late about home wells becoming contaminated and in some cases completely drying up around our area. The drought has been taking its toll for sure, and the news of the contamination just supports my feelings that even if you have…
Not your average trailer park.
When you think of trailer parks and the kind of neighborhoods they are, you typically don't associate the community living there to be your typical eco-friendly, green sustainable living type. But these trailers that are the foundations of the homes featured here aren't your garden…
If you’re fortunate to have a secluded vacation home or cabin that lets you enjoy nature, why not go green and give back to the environment. This article will hopefully give you some suggestions as to how you can go a little greener without breaking the bank. You can save…
When people think about going green and saving money they tend to focus on the obvious things like high-efficiency light bulbs or unplugging appliances when not in use. But what about hijacking some power from the sun and use that to your advantage? Solar lighting is a great way to…
Styling your garden and making it beautiful depends on the type of flowers you plant, shrubs and trees and the design and layout you choose in the end. Herbacious perennials are highly appreciated due to their versatility, the range of colours and textures available and the fact that they grow…
Wind can be a significant source of power and should definitely be considered when researching your eco-friendly home options. A growing number of homeowners are choosing to install their own wind turbines to use the power of the wind to eliminate or decrease utility expenses. Farmers and ranchers are also…
Solar Energy is produced by the Sun which is a little over 100 times larger than Earth and almost 93,000,000 miles away from Earth and has a surface temperature estimated to be around 5,500 degrees Farenheit, it really puts things in perspective when you look at the big picture.
Solar…
Many household cleaners are full of chemicals that are not only harmful to your respiratory system, but these chemicals can also negatively affect your skin as well as your overall health. Normally most conventional products do not cause harm as long as they are used in properly ventilated places and…
It's easy to understand why there's so much attention focused on "green power energy" today. If we continue to use our natural resources at the current pace, we may very well deplete our resources and find ourselves with inadequate fuel, water, and electrical energy in the not too distant future.…
Some people always question that why people use artificial plants or trees. Then we must tell you that it is mainly because artificial plants not only just look beautiful but also add life in your dull and boring room of your office or home. Secondly, these artificial plants are easy…
We have seen how technology changed our life greatly. We have seen how important technology is. But we also know how important energy is for technology. And with that investing to better energy sources is always a good thing. But another good thing to think about is on what type…
Decking up your garden or poolside can be a great way to improve both the aesthetics and functions of a small patch of grass. Most people did not agree on the idea of making much use out of a space stretch of land in the yard than it plant it…
The cost of living has gone high with the inflation soaring up to an all time high. The saying ‘desperate time’s calls for desperate measures’ could never have been truer than now. People are resorting to various measures and alternatives in order to save money on the utility bills. It…
To make home energy generation cost-effective, it will pay dividends if you learn how to recondition rechargeable batteries, and pay attention to correct deep cycle battery maintenance. The following 5 tips should help you to achieve this.
If you’re looking to reduce your impact on the environment while lowering your electric bill then solar energy may be the way to go. Unfortunately, not everyone will be able to utilize it without making quite a few changes to their home and surroundings. Hopefully, this article will let you…
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