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How Cleaning Up Your Community Can Help Bring in the Holiday Cheer

With the holidays officially upon us, it's easy to get overwhelmed and lose sight of what truly matters this time of year. Amidst all the shopping and festivities, some of the most rewarding acts of cheer this season are performed for the good of one's community. Nothing brings a town or urban borough closer together than small but heartfelt acts of generosity, from volunteering with local shelters and charitable programs to taking extra care to keep things clean and looking their most inviting.

November 22, 2016

Green Living Blog

Ditch The Chemicals: 4 Ways Organic Fertilizer Is Better For Your Lawn

Organic living goes way beyond the food you eat and cleaning products you buy. Organic living can and should play a role in every aspect of your life, from the clothes you wear to caring for your lawn. Yes, caring for your lawn. You don't have to be a slave to the chemical grass treatments, here are four ways organic fertilizer is better for your lawn. 1. Friability Friability is what science calls the breaking down of a solid. Soil friability is what happens when chemical fertilizers are us

Meghan Belnap

November 21, 2016

5 Green Home Renovations for Optimal Energy Efficiency

Green and eco-friendly construction is the way of the future. Current homeowners are doing what they can to make their homes green through small (or large) remodeling projects. While some can get pricey, the long-term pay off for any green project is immeasurable. Technology is being developed every day to advance green building practices, maximize renewable resources, and reduce our carbon footprint. If you are looking to make your home more environmentally friendly, here are a few suggestio

Shades of an Apple Green Home

November 18, 2016

Green Solutions

What Can Solar Power Do for Your Energy Bill

Solar energy is one of the most useful forms of renewable energy because solar panels and the sun's own energy can be harnessed directly. Technically, solar energy is the radiant light and heat energy produced by the sun as it sends off massive energy from constant nuclear fusion. Here on Earth, though, solar energy is harnessed via "solar collectors" that convert light energy into more usable heat energy. Solar thermal collectors snatch up the heat by absorbing sunlight and solar radiatio

JennyHus

November 18, 2016

Green Living Blog

4 Reasons You Should Feed Your Yard With Organic Fertilizers

You may not be aware just how many different types of fertilizers there are. Ranging from chemical fertilizers to natural fertilizers and organic fertilizers. The choice you make can have a significant effect in a number of different ways. Of all fertilizer options, going organic will not only benefit your yard but it will have lasting effects on the betterment of the environment. Organic fertilizer is basically a carbon-based compound that increases the growth quality and productivity of p

Meghan Belnap

November 16, 2016

Green and Clean: 4 Ways Contractors Can Protect the Earth

Now more than ever, companies are more sustainably aware of their immediate environment, including contractors. In addition, homeowners are more apt to hire a contractor who is Eco aware. As a contractor, there are numerous ways you can be green and clean to help protect the earth. Using Eco-Friendly Materials Today going green is not just about saving the environment but it allows for more efficient heating and cooling. In fact, Energy Star HVAC systems lower your utility bill, h

RachelleW

November 14, 2016

Maneesh

Drones and their Environmental Impact

Drones have always been into a limited field of army and defence but slowly and steadily it has entered the mainstream. Now these smart bots are being used everywhere from conservation to photography, the uses of these drones have widened its horizon. But there are pros and cons attached, let’s take a walkthrough of how the drones have affected the environmental factors, and are this camera robot a threat or it’s just a mere robotic machine flying in the air. Drones and their Uses –

Maneesh

November 8, 2016

Brooke Chaplan's Green Blog

Winter Weather: How To Be Warm, Not Wasteful

As the seasons change from fall to winter, temperatures turn from comfortable to chilly. Depending on your location, temperatures can drop down drastically and create one frigid situation. So, how do you beat the cold? Most people would reach to turn on space heaters or dial up that thermostat. But, chances are good that your heating sources are consuming astonishing amounts of energy. Before heading over to the thermostat, there are several ways to tame the cold weather without wasting all that

BrookeChaplan

November 7, 2016

How to Make Your Plumbing System More Efficient for the Winter Months

The winter season poses several problems for Colleyville residential and commercial property owners. Sudden temperature drops can freeze pipes and cause leaks, flooding and expensive remediation. It can also take longer than usual and cost more to get repairs during emergency calls this time of year. To make your plumbing system more efficient and less likely to break down this winter, do the following: Add More Insulation One of the best ways to prevent pipe freezing is by using insulation

Random Home Maintenance and Design Ideas

November 4, 2016

Killymoon

Majority of Australian’s don’t Support the Governments’ Inaction on Climate Change

Australian attitudes towards climate change have been shifting considerably over the past few years. While many Australian’s don’t believe in climate change, more do. The majority also believe the Australian government should be doing more to address climate change on a global scale. An Ongoing Disagreement as to the Cause of Climate Change According to CSIRO’s 2014 annual survey of Australian attitudes to climate change, a strong majority of Australian’s believe that climate ch

Killymoon

November 4, 2016

A solution to a soggy garden in the winter

With the recent foul weather we had in Sydney area, now meteorologists are promising some dry and sunny spells. This will give homeowners the perfect opportunity to see to their gardens and sort them out before spring planting begins. The torrential rain brought flooding to many areas in NSW and a number of properties were severely affected. But once residents have dealt with the cleaning up process, many by taking advantage of the free green waste removal service, offered by local council

Petra Zoganovsky

November 3, 2016

Eileen O'Shanassy's Blog

How to Save More Money on Your Home Energy Costs

Keeping a home up to date and preserved can be a pricey endeavor for any homeowner. From lawn care and utility costs to regular maintenance and repairs, taking care of a home takes a lot of work and money. Make sure you're not overpaying for unnecessary expenses as you do these tasks. Here are some ideas to save more money on your home energy costs and keep your home running smoothly. Seal Up Any Leaks Leaky windows and doors can let your air conditioning escape in the summer, and l

Eileen O'Shanassy

November 2, 2016

Living the Green Life: 10 Things You Don't Recycle But Should

With the average person in the United States generating over 4 pounds of trash per day, the importance of recycling should be blatantly clear. The things we discard have long been finding their way into the soil that produces our food, the water we drink, and the air we breathe. Our trash contributes to the break-down of ecosystems and directly kills millions of animals per year. Sadly, the trash itself isn’t the only problem. Not only are we throwing it out in the first place, but we are m

November 2, 2016

Environmentally Friendly: 4 Reasons To Invest In A Green Family Car

Green living is finally starting to move from the fringes and into the main stream. More and more people are starting to understand that if we don't make changes, our future generations won't have a planet left to call home. One huge step we can take is to ditch the gas guzzling SUV sitting in the driveway. Here are 4 reasons you should invest in a green family car. Because PZEV Cars Are Good For The Air We Breathe What is PZEV you ask? That stands for Partial

Shades of an Apple Green Home

October 27, 2016

Fantastic Ways to Make Your House Cleaner and Greener

Most home owners and renters fail to realize that their homes are unhealthy environments filled with toxic substances that can cause a wide variety of health problems including asthma, immune system dysfunction and even cancer. Although you can't remove every hazard, you can reduce the amount of exposures by following these four tips. Use Homemade Cleaning Supplies Many people have heard stories from relatives, friends or co-workers about the fantastic benefits of using natural cleaners over

RachelleW

October 27, 2016

Prune or Remove? How to Protect Your Home from High-Risk Trees and Branches

Having mature trees on your property can increase the value of your home by as much as 10 percent, but they also create a number of unique risks. A falling branch or uprooted tree might cause thousands of dollars in damage in the blink of an eye, and your insurance is not necessarily required to cover the repairs. Here are some tips for keeping your trees healthy as well as a look at a few signs that it might be time to remove a tree. Identify Your Trees Co

October 25, 2016

How the Proper Home Utilities Can Reduce Your Impact on the Environment

As time rolls on, it is becoming increasingly apparent how much we impact the world around us. Be it the seemingly small choices we make--like what to watch on a Saturday night--or the bigger choices involving a person's livelihood, each decision has a grander importance that goes beyond ourselves; even if we don't realize it. Negative choices as well as positive ones have far reaching impacts that can last for years to come. That's why it is so crucial for households to do their part in reducin

October 19, 2016

Home Improvement Help: 7 Ways To Make Your House More Energy Efficient

Taking care of a home can be expensive. Help cut your home's maintenance costs with these 7 tips to make your home more energy efficient. Decrease Water Heater Temperature It may be necessary to crank your water heater temperature up during the winter, but during the summer, you may notice you can get by with a much lower hot water temperature. Experiment with lower temperatures and see what is comfortable for you