Drive Thrus Suck!

I can’t hardly put into words how stupid these things are.  Drive thrus are the most ridiculous lazy man’s inventions out there.  Sure they may (and I mean maaaaaay) save time but I find at many of these places just take longer to get your food or drink.  Plus while you’re waiting in these lineups [...]

How To Sharpen A Reel Mower

Not everyone is familiar with Reel Mowers and their unique and simple operation.  Most of us are used to seeing big gas powered push lawnmowers, tractors or electric mowers which do the job they are designed for, and do it well but are still expensive to buy. Although all those types of lawn mowers are [...]

Whale Wars

Once every so many years there comes a television show or movie that really opens your eyes.  Recently I was over at a neighbors house and I caught an episode of a truly unique program called “Whale Wars”. You may have heard of this program as it is a lot more intense than some of [...]

The Magnificent Sequoia Tree

Sequoia trees or Sequoia sempervirens are the largest trees in the world and are the among the oldest and tallest trees alive today.  Commonly referred to as “Coast Redwood” and “California Redwood”  they are a magnificent species of trees which can live for up to 2200 years.  Native to the coastal California and southwestern Oregon [...]

Some Cool Related Sites

In my constant efforts to write about new eco-friendly products and ways to save money I am always on the lookout for other people and websites who write about the same types of things to help further expand my knowledge and in turn bring it to your attention as the reader. I have found some [...]

Long Lasting Steel Roofing

Steel roofing is not a new technology but has advanced from simple old flat sheeting like you see on barns and sheds. There are all different types of steel roofing material available today and the manufacturers have made some fine looking products.  Shown in the picture to the left is just a simple ribbed design [...]

The Benefits Of Fruit Trees

As we all know planting trees are good for the environment.  They help to reduce carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, strengthen soil to prevent erosion and are nice to sit under in their shade on a hot sunny day. However I don’t think that you should limit yourself to planting any old tree in your [...]

Reusable or Plastic: It’ll Cost You

Just recently the local shopping center “Loblaws” has put a 5 cent fee on each grocery bag you take home.  Now I’m all for Green solutions to everyday problems but this seems a little above and beyond the call of duty. Many shopping centers have had this fee for a long time and I have [...]

Littering Harms Wildlife More Than You Think

As our society grows and our technology advances we tend get caught up in our daily lives and neglect the environment around us.  We discard so much material that is sent to landfills or recycling plants but a fair bit of that waste ends up as litter blowing around our streets, countryside and even ending [...]

Say No To Polystyrene

Polystyrene or more commonly referred to as Styrofoam is a product which is not only very wasteful but is a health hazard we have been exposed to for years. Most commonly seen in drinking cups and food containers, Polystyrene puts a terrible strain on our environment.  It has been claimed in 1986 by the EPA [...]