Sometimes, hearing the phrase “going green” can go right over our heads. It sounds like a buzzword, or something marketers use to get us to recycle more. While there isn’t anything wrong with that, this phrase can be easily ignored nowadays because it’s become so overused. When we think about “going green,” we often…
Building a new home is an exciting experience. It allows you to create something from nothing, and everything is designed exactly how you like it. But, when construction is taking place, you should also consider what you can do to conserve energy. New home construction and energy conservation should always go hand-in-hand, thanks to advancements…
While it’s easy to come inside and escape the cold, sometimes it can feel like your home isn’t as warm as it could be.
Of course, you could always turn up the thermostat. But, that wastes a lot of energy, and can do some serious damage to your utility bills!
So, how can you stay warm this winter without using up a lot of energy in the process?
It’s nearly impossible to avoid hearing about energy conservation nowadays. It’s on the news, it’s on social media, and it’s likely a hot topic between your friends and family. But, have you ever asked yourself why it’s so important? Why is there such an urgent emerging need to save energy? It seems like a simple…
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From leading corporations trying to reduce their environmental impact to California laws requiring new construction to be more environmentally-sound, solar panels aren’t going anywhere. In fact, they’ll undoubtedly become more popular in the future as new construction continues to pop up across the country. But, you don’t have to be in the process of building…
When you’re renting an apartment, a room, or even an entire home, you still may be responsible for many of the utilities. But, you might not be able to make permanent changes in your living space as a tenant. So, what can you do to save energy (and money) as a rental tenant, without breaking…
Did you know that you could be using unnecessary energy throughout your home? Of course, the environmental impact of that is something to seriously consider. As a result, though, you could also be spending a lot of extra money each month on utilities. The best way to figure out how much energy your home uses…
Aerators for sinks are specifically designed to help reduce water flow and conserve both water and energy. Of course, that just covers the basics.
There are actually many different benefits to using aerators that you can take advantage of. Faucet aerators are considered ‘green’ hardware. They’re easy to install and extremely cheap.
With summer approaching quickly, nothing sounds better than taking a cool, refreshing dip in a swimming pool. If you’re lucky enough to have your own pool, you can take advantage of it all summer long. We often don’t think about how much energy a pool uses, but it can become a problem – not only…
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