Sustainability

Mobilizing for Water Conservation :: Fixing Leaks, Limiting Usage & ReUsing

In the NeighborHood

Water deserves our respect, and our best efforts when it comes to its conservation and efficient use. So, in continuing the spirit of last year's Earth Day article, here are three acts...

by John Poole

Energy Audit Cost :: What’s in a Price? :: What to Know about Survey Style vs. Diagnostic Energy Audits

While there are hundreds if not thousands of variations of “audits” performed daily, it essentially boils down to two types; survey style & diagnostic. Learn more about what each entails + common...

by Sean Lintow Sr

Weatherizing with Caulk :: How to Seal Your Home

Make-Maintain-Fix

When I was first invited to take part in DAP's Seal Your Home Blogger Challenge (link), a siding project underway . . . a brick project in the works (plus planning for...

by jb bartkowiak

What to Know About Green Roofs :: Those are Plants, not Weeds, on my Roof

Remodeling

What is a Green Roof? Technically, color has nothing to do with it. Numerous four-inch garden trays of plants (the Sedum) in a special soil are installed on a roof to capture...

by Lisa Smith

Home Solar Payoff :: How Long Does it Take for Home Solar to Pay Off?

When you consider that home solar power immediately reduces your energy bills or even eliminates them altogether, as well as conserves the planet’s natural resources, the answer is simple: the solar payoff...

by CalFinder

Simpllet act of Green: Container Herbs Garden

Three Simple Strategies for Going Green Around the House :: Managing Electrical & Water Consumption + The Kitchen Garden

In the NeighborHood

Today (April 22nd) is Earth Day, and the theme of this year's Earth Day is A Billion Acts of Green. The basic idea is that if at least a billion of us...

by John Poole

5 Signs It’s Time to Replace Your Old Refrigerator :: Energy Star Can Help

Homeownership

Since the refrigerator is the one appliance that operates 24/7 year after year, it's a key contributor to your home's monthly energy consumption. If your refrigerator was manufactured before 1993, you're already...

by Home Sweet Solutions

How To Install a Dimmer for a Table or Floor Lamp

Make-Maintain-Fix

Dimmers also help conserve energy and save money on your utility bills. And they're incredibly easy to install. Plug-in foot-control floor lamp dimmers plug directly into the wall and contain a socket...

by Home Sweet Solutions

Do Your Part to Stop Bag Breakage :: On ReUsable Shopping Bags

Homeownership

I know for my family it has been difficult to remember our bags (purchased for 99c each) on food shopping trips. We try to work them into our regime; I mean --...

by jb bartkowiak

Make a Wood Molding Library :: What to Do with Scrap from Trim Jobs

Homeownership

Jot down the Wood Molding Profile, aka WM#, number (if you have it), add the sample's species and/or construction too (if you know it): FJ for Finger Jointed, PP for Primed Pine,...

by jb bartkowiak

Installing a Solar Thermal Set-up :: Inside the Pro’s Home

While there are certainly systems that can get you off of the grid, Bill's isn't one of them. Virtually all thermal/hot water systems are supplemental only, and they work in tandem with...

by jb bartkowiak