The term “sustainable home” is quite common at this point in time, but it wasn’t too long ago that most people had never heard of it, let alone had any idea what it really meant. Sustainable building really made its mark in this country in the 1960s when there was an exodus of people moving … Read more
Are you hurting the planet every time you run to the store to pick up your weekly grocery items? Although most shoppers don’t mean to, they tend to widen their carbon footprint. This is simply because grocery shopping can create a large amount of waste. In fact, it’s estimated that close to 15% of municipal … Read more
Spring is almost upon us, which means the gardening season is just around the corner. If you haven’t thought of it yet, it’s time to get your compost heap in order. The first thing you’ll need to do is look at your current compost bin to see what, if any, materials you will be starting … Read more
Every day across the country, many homeowners choose to tackle various DIY projects. For some, it’s an enjoyable hobby they can do on the weekends. For others, it’s a way to raise the value of their home without having to hand over a small fortune to a group of hired contractors. In either scenario, these … Read more
More and more people are trying to decrease their carbon footprint, and that’s a good thing. The more green initiatives we all take, the better the planet will be for it. Sadly though, most individuals focus on the obvious things like switching out their traditional light bulbs with compact fluorescent bulbs or making sure their … Read more
If high energy bills are getting you down every month, you’re not alone. According to the newly released data from the Residential Energy Consumption Survey (RECS), there has been a downward trend in energy consumption in the US thanks to efficiency initiatives. These initiatives come in the form of some very simple, if not obvious, … Read more
More and more people are becoming aware that a majority of rugs and carpets on the market today are not Eco-friendly let alone health-friendly. Many rugs and carpets contain hazardous materials and chemicals that can affect your family’s health. Do you know that new carpet smell so many find attractive? Well, that smell is actually … Read more
Committing to sustainable values can seem challenging at times, especially when renovating or remodeling your home. Many people assume that going and staying “green” limits their decorating options, but the truth is it doesn’t. Sometimes, all it requires is a creative mind that can think outside of the box. Here are some ways you can … Read more
We often talk about how going green is good for the environment, but the truth is, going green can also be very good for our health. Although many people mean well and make greener choices for their home to leave less of a carbon footprint, there are still unknown hazards lurking around every corner that … Read more
Buying a new mattress fills most people with conflicting feelings: Excitement at the idea of owning a new mattress that will help them get a good green night’s sleep; and dread at the idea of having to navigate the myriad choices of mattresses on the market today. It gets even more complicated when consumers seek … Read more