Bio-diesel has been around for some time now but has only been getting real attention in the last couple of years. Oil companies and their supporters have been finding ways to keep Bio-diesel out of mainstream production at every chance they get.
OK, I know that some people reading this are probably saying “Well Bio-diesel just [...]
Most of us enjoy hardwood flooring in our homes as it is a very pleasant looking material. Carpet is another common flooring type which is comfortable and safer for children. Vinyl flooring is good for in kitchen and bathrooms for water resistance and is warm on the feet when compared to ceramic or porcelain tile [...]
Hydroponics have been the main indoor growing method of choice for decades. The principle of Hydroponics is the ability to grow plants with a nutrient rich solution and without soil. In the 19th century plant physiology researchers dicovered that plants can absorb essential mineral nutrients in the form of inorganic ions in water. Typically soil [...]
Growing your own vegetables is a great way for you to save money at the supermarket and live healthy.
Gardening is a very relaxing and rewarding pastime I have dabbled with in the past and I have learned much about the way plants grow. Although I’m far from being an expert I still enjoy being able [...]
Water conservation has become a pretty big issue in the last couple of years and we are always being persuaded to find ways to save water around our homes and do our part. During the summer months water is at a premium and the less we waste means the longer the supply will last. Since [...]
Lots of power is wasted just by appliances sitting around your home. By unplugging them when you’re not using them you can save a fair amount on your hydro bill. It has been said that up to 40% of wasted energy on your energy bill is caused by plugged in appliances around the home even [...]
High Efficiency Showerheads are a necessity when it comes to saving money around the house. Water bills can be reduced by a substantial amount when using these products over a regular Showerhead.
Think about this, showering makes up about 17% of the water usage in the United Sates. If that’s so then think of how many [...]
Silly isn’t it? Well not quite as silly as people who have the means to dry clothes on a clothes line on a nice day but rather use their dryer instead.
So many people these days decide to dry their clothes indoors in a dryer and pay money then simply go outside, hang them on [...]
I’ve been using cold water to wash clothes in for a few months and I think it’s a great idea to help save on hot water. There are a few products out there that help you save energy by reducing the amount of hot water you use in your laundry.
I’ve switched to using this “Tide [...]
Toilets can be one of the most wasteful sources of water we have in our households and it costs money whether you’re on town water paying a water bill or on a well system paying electricity to power a water pump.
The toilets being sold today are mostly built to be energy conserving by using as [...]
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