Green Living

How to Grow Your Own Kitchen Garden, Even if You Live in an Apartment

How to Grow Your Own Kitchen Garden, Even if You Live in an Apartment

Even if you live in an apartment, there’s no reason for you to miss out on growing your own vegetables. There’s nothing quite as delicious as fresh, homegrown vegetables, and with a little imagination and help from vertical planters, you can have your own. Tomatoes, herbs, strawberries, radishes, beans and salad greens can all be […]

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5 Really Cool Gardening Hacks for Those Lacking a Green Thumb

5 Really Cool Gardening Hacks for Those Lacking a Green Thumb

Did you know that tea and mayonnaise can help make your plants healthier? You will be quite surprised at how many unexpected tips there are to keep houseplants growing, blooming and healthy for years to come. You do not need to have a green thumb to have beautiful plants and flowers growing around your home […]

What Are The Benefits Of Indoor Plants?
By February 20, 2017 0 Comments Read More →

What Are The Benefits Of Indoor Plants?

Plants are a great way to spruce up any room. They look great on mantles, nightstands, in the corners of the living room, and just about any other place you may want to put them. There are a vast array of plants to choose from and they really do make nice decorations. However, did you […]

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Save Paper by Wasting Less Paper

Save Paper by Wasting Less Paper

It is  easier than you might think to save tress and the environment in the process. While some offices can often reduce their paper consumption by 20% or more, there are many easy ways for individuals reduce their paper use in their own homes as well. The tips below will put you immediately on the right […]

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How to Recycle: The Ultimate Guide to Recycling

How to Recycle: The Ultimate Guide to Recycling

In New York alone, over 239,000 tons of designated metal, glass and plastic are recycled each year BUT each year about 100,000 tons of metal that COULD be recycled is thrown in the trash – instead of the recycling bin. Whether that’s due to laziness or just lack of knowledge about what can be recycled, […]

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Is Urea Fertilizer A Good Alternative To Rock Salt For Melting Snow?

Is Urea Fertilizer A Good Alternative To Rock Salt For Melting Snow?

With the dropping barometer comes the environmental condition that has you slipping and sliding from your front door to your car door every year. Ice. Keeping your limbs safe and sound this winter requires that you have a sound de-icing plan on hand for when the flurries start to land, and the dropping temperature turns […]

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Indoor Garden Recommendations for the Home
By November 11, 2013 0 Comments Read More →

Indoor Garden Recommendations for the Home

Flowers definitely are uplifting as they make your surroundings smell fresh and look bright. Homeowners with backyards and front yards for gardens find that gardening is de-stressing and fun. The joy of having your own garden for fresh cuts is priceless. Maintaining an outdoor garden could be tasking so there are homeowners who opt for […]

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The Smart Homeowner’s Guide To An Energy Efficient Roof

The Smart Homeowner’s Guide To An Energy Efficient Roof

At a time when energy costs for home heating/cooling are ever-increasing, any efforts that you, as a homeowner, can make to lower these expenses are worth consideration. Not only can more energy efficient options help you to stay cooler in the summer and warmer in the winter, but they can also help you to save […]

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Five Ways To Go Green On House Designs

Five Ways To Go Green On House Designs

Each year, it seems that we all want to change a thing or two in the home. And then there are times when we want to change the entire design, especially of the home’s interior. But when considering some changes in the home’s designs, do you take going green into consideration? As more and more […]

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Get On Board: Building A More Environmentally-Friendly Home
By April 21, 2013 0 Comments Read More →

Get On Board: Building A More Environmentally-Friendly Home

You’ve spent quite a bit of time and money on your home since moving in, and now you feel it’s about time you got on the bandwagon and started taking steps towards helping out the environment. Today we are going to speak to you about a few ways you can go about reducing your home’s […]

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