James Wright
By now, you’ve probably heard that hard water isn’t a good thing. It can leave spots on your glassware, make clothes appear dingy, feel rough, and leave deposits on shower walls, sinks, and toilets. But did you know that hard water can raise not only energy costs but detergent usage as well? According to research … Continue reading: The Softer Side of Energy Conservation
Choosing sustainable flooring for your home has an impact on the environment, your energy consumption, your health, and your wallet. But what is it and why should you choose it? What is sustainable flooring? More and more people are becoming aware of the importance of selecting products made from sustainable materials. Doing so stops the … Continue reading: How to Choose the Best Sustainable Flooring for Your Home
With things starting to green up outside, it’s a good time to think about ways you and your family can go green outside as well. This summer, why not choose sustainable outdoor furniture? You may have to search a bit farther and wider than your typical big box store, but there are plenty of places … Continue reading: Go Green with Sustainable Outdoor Furniture
Spring is finally here which means it’s time to check your home for any damage old man winter may have caused, whether that be moisture accumulation, clogged gutters, or animals nesting in vents. Here are some home maintenance areas around your home you’ll want to check. Start With The Roof Your roof is one of … Continue reading: Spring Home Maintenance Check List
A healthy home is one that is properly ventilated. This ventilation not only provides your home and family fresh air, but it also removes odors, pollutants, and removes excess humidity that can wreak havoc on the structural components of the house. In fact, moisture damage is one of the most overlooked problems in homeownership. As … Continue reading: What is an Energy Recovery Ventilation System and Why Your Home Needs One
Renovating any room in your home can be a stressful undertaking, and kitchens, in particular, seem to be the Achilles’ heel of modern makeovers. With so many things that CAN go wrong during the renovation, it’s important to sit down and carefully plan each and every step so as to avoid problems down the road. … Continue reading: Kitchen Renovations Made Easy
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 … Continue reading: The Evolution of the Sustainable Home
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 … Continue reading: Become a Greener Grocery Shopper
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 … Continue reading: Spring is Almost Here – Better Get Composting!
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 … Continue reading: Is Your DIY Project a Health Hazard?