Archive for December, 2009
Are You a Good Neighbor? Six Ways to Support Urban Farming
I was reading an article on Urban Farming today, and it reminded me of British Comedy that I used to watch years ago “Good Neighbors.” It was a hilarious sitcom about a couple, Tom and Barbara Good, that live in a small suburban London home that decide to become self-sufficient. Tom quits his job [...]
December 22, 2009
Tags: Urban Farming Posted in: Lawn and Garden 
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Energy Saving Decorating Tip.
This is just a reminder that when it comes to decorating for Christmas if you follow Ludwig Mies van der Rohe’s motto “Less is More” it’s hard to go wrong.
Merry Christmas!
Dan Bossenbroek
December 21, 2009
Posted in: Energy Conservation No Comments
Radiant Barriers: A Quick Update
I ventured up to my attic the other day to seal up all of the holes in the ceiling below.
When I went up into the attic I brought a thermometer. I thought that it would be a good opportunity to check the effectiveness of the radiant barrier insulation since is was about 35° and [...]
December 9, 2009
Tags: Insulation, Radiant Barrier Posted in: Energy Conservation 2 Comments
How to Go Green Like a Wizard: Ten Lessons That We Can Learn From Hogwarts
If you have ever read or watched the Harry Potter series you may think that it is all about the forces of good battling the forces of evil. Or you might think it’s just the entertaining chronicles of three young kids growing up in the magical world created by the brilliant mind of J. [...]
December 6, 2009
Tags: Daylighting, Earth Sheltering, Energy Conservation Posted in: Energy Conservation, Lawn and Garden, Lighting, Water Conservation 4 Comments
December Update – Our Net 50 Energy Challenge
Our latest investments were:
Weatherize windows – clear plastic window insulating film: $22
Weatherize windows – glazing putty: $15
Installed a clothes dryer heat saver: $11
Outlet and switch seals: $2
Weatherize windows – v shape weatherstripping: $24
Weatherize windows – removable sealant for some storm windows: $5
Use LED night lights: $17
Built a solar air heater for the kitchen: $70
This results in a [...]
December 2, 2009
Tags: Weatherize, Weatherstripping Posted in: Alternative Energy, Energy Conservation, Net 50 Energy Challenge, Water Conservation, Weatherize 2 Comments
Eco-Gifts
Here are a few earth friendly gifts for the holidays to help you and your loved ones save electricity and tread a little more lightly on the earth.
December 1, 2009
Tags: Alternative Energy, Energy Conservation Posted in: Alternative Energy, Energy Conservation, Lawn and Garden, Strategy/Product of the Week One Comment
