Is Apple Cider Good for Weight Loss? And Four More Things You Need to Know
You probably have a bottle of apple cider vinegar (ACV) in your pantry right now. It’s a tasty addition to homemade pickles, marinades, salad dressing, and more – but is it good for you? Many of its supposed benefits are anecdotal, but some experts think that adding a little of this tangy vinegar to your […]
5 Tips to Cut Your Electricity Bill
From Expert David Johnston Cutting back on your energy usage is one of the best ways to bring down your electricity bill. But did you know that making simple changes to not just your wattage consumption but the way your home retains and expels air can dramatically transform the way you experience your spaces and […]
10 Easy & Inexpensive Tips for an Eco-Friendly Home
Simple yet effective ways to green your home. Outfitting your home with the latest and greatest environmentally friendly appliances and accessories may make you super trendy, but it can also stress your budget and actually end up being bad for the environment. How can that be? Throwing out one appliance or accessory to replace it […]
Building a Covered Greenhouse Garden
If your garden is subject to a lot of wind activity, try building an above-ground covered garden. Building a little green house to protect your vegetabeles from the wind and to elevate the temperature during the colder days. This should also help with the “year round” gardening. Start out with 2x12s at 8 feet […]
Composting 101
Understanding composting can be a bit intimidating. but fear not!…One of our favorite resources, Earth911 has compiled tons of great information to make the process of conjuring up your first compost pile a not-so-complicated challenge, hopefully increasing your knowledge and not stress! According to the EPA, 24 percent of the U.S. municipal solid waste stream is composed […]
All-Natural Air Fresheners
A fun, DIY recipe for making all natural air fresheners that look as great as they smell has been making it’s way around the internet today. If you’re a fan of natural fragrances we highly recommend you take a look at the post. While some manufacturers have published data concerning the environmental impact of their […]
