A great way to save energy is to hang your laundry outside to dry instead of using the dryer. But who likes those stiff crunchy bath towels. I sure don’t…so I just add a 1/2 to full cup of white vinegar or apple cider vinegar to the rinse cycle. This works as a great green… Read More »
Using bar soap instead of liquid body wash is one way to greenify your life. Why…well for starters there is less packaging used with bar soap. Plus, it weighs less than liquid body wash because liquid soap is primarily water, so the fuel costs for transporting it are higher than bar soap. Also, bar soap… Read More »
To help kill that grass that keeps cropping up in between the cracks on your patio and sidewalks use salt. Salt makes a great natural herbicide. All you have to do is carefully pour salt into the cracks, followed by some water to keep the salt from blowing away. It is that easy.
Contrary to the popular belief, screensavers are not energy savers. In fact, computers use more energy to run a screensaver than they do just sitting idle with the monitor turned on. By using sleep mode instead of a screensaver, you could save $10 to $30 per year. If you were prone to leaving your computer… Read More »
Shoe boxes have always been an item I tend to reuse. Something about the size and shape is just perfect for storing so many things besides shoes. Here are my top 5 ways to reuse shoe boxes: 1- Photo File Box: Decorate the outside of your box with paints, fabric or gift wrap for the… Read More »
Check out your water heater’s temperature setting and lower it to 120°F. Water heaters are extremely inefficient, and the higher the temperature setting, the more energy they waste. Water heaters typically account for about 13% of a household’s utility expenses. If you lower your water heater setting from 150°F to 120°F, you could reduce its… Read More »
When cooking on your stove, use lids as much as possible. This is the easiest tip on how to cook faster, and use less energy! Adding a lid to your pot will hold in the heat, helping you boil water faster, cook foods quicker, and of course, save energy. Tea kettles also work well for… Read More »
What is genetically modified (GM) food? Genetically modified food uses modern biotechnology or gene technology, which is also called Genetic engineering, which allows selected individual genes to be transferred from one plant species to another and then used to grow GM plants and food crops. Genes from animals and other plants are literally shot into… Read More »
The average person uses 23.3 gallons of water per day when showering. If you shorten your showers, just by a minute or two, you can save up to 700 gallons of water per month. That’s a lot of water!
During the warmer months, keep your window draperies & shades closed during the day. This will reduce the amount of heat produced from the sun shining in to your home, thus keeping your house cooler without using the AC.