Archive for March, 2009

Plug Electrical Leaks and Conserve Energy with Products from Power Strips to Solar Panels:

We all know that water leaks, but most people don’t realize that electricity can leak too. These energy leaks can be found in numerous locations around your house. Learn how to plug your electrical leaks and take a step toward energy efficiency.

March 31, 2009  Tags: ,   Posted in: Energy Conservation  No Comments

Cork Flooring:

The reasons for the increase in popularity of Cork Flooring are numerous.  Cork is appropriate for any room in the house, even kitchens and baths.  It is soft, warm and quiet under foot, great for walking around barefoot.  Like hardwood flooring, it will not harbor allergens and it is easily maintained.  Furthermore, not only is [...]

March 31, 2009  Tags: ,   Posted in: Home Improvement, Strategy/Product of the Week  2 Comments

Energy Conservation, More than Eco-Friendly it’s the Best Investment You Can Make

A fluctuating stock market, depressed economy, and a myriad of investment options available make it difficult to determine the best financial investment strategy these days.  Even the tried and true investment strategy of purchasing a new house is not a guarantee anymore.  However, there is a way to invest in your current property that can [...]

March 24, 2009  Tags: , ,   Posted in: Energy Conservation  No Comments

Solar Lighting

There are several reasons to install lighting outside of your house: to increase security, to encourage outdoor living to extend into the evening and to accent certain features in your garden among others.  The great news is that it is easy to power these exterior light fixtures by the sun.  Furthermore,  when installation costs and [...]

March 23, 2009  Tags:   Posted in: Energy Conservation, Lawn and Garden, Lighting, Strategy/Product of the Week  No Comments

Preparing to lay your new wooden floor

 
by Ruth Shann
Due to the nature of real wood such as oak it is a living and breathing product. It will expand and contract depending on its environment. A new wood floor looks fantastic but it is always best to ensure it stays looking pristine for years to come. The way to do this is [...]

March 18, 2009  Tags:   Posted in: Home Improvement  No Comments

Hardwood Flooring:

It may not be obvious but some types of flooring are more eco-friendly that others.  The qualities that make hardwood flooring rise above others are: it comes from a renewable resource, it doesn’t take much energy to manufacture it, it cleans easily, it does not harbor allergens, it last for decades, and it adds thermal [...]

March 17, 2009  Tags: ,   Posted in: Home Improvement, Strategy/Product of the Week  No Comments

Pests and the Organic Gardener

by Janette Blackwell

There’s nothing like the glow of deep virtue that comes after the new organic gardener gives up poison sprays. You are increasing the health of your family, producing vegetables with a more delicious flavor, and making the planet a better place.Then your tomatoes wilt, your cucumbers ditto, and large numbers of seeds you [...]

March 10, 2009   Posted in: Lawn and Garden  No Comments

Insulated Whole House Fan:

A great way to lower your cooling bills is to open up your windows and turn on a Whole House Fan to cool your house during the night when the temperatures are lower than in the day.  Many times your house can be cooled off to such a degree that you can close your windows [...]

March 8, 2009   Posted in: Energy Conservation, Strategy/Product of the Week  No Comments

Insulating the Walls of Your Older Home:

Learn about the types of insulation that are available to insulate your older home and the benefits and weaknesses of each. Find out about several pitfalls to avoid and whether you might be up to tackling this home improvement project yourself. Finally consider this project as an investment with an incredible, almost guaranteed return.

March 3, 2009  Tags: , ,   Posted in: Energy Conservation  No Comments


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