Heating Install a programmable thermostat and set it to lower the temperature at night and whenever the house is unoccupied. Lowering your thermostat by 10 degrees at night can reduce your heating bill by 10 to 20 percent. Make sure your programmable thermostat is: Installed properly. Programmed appropriately – a programmable thermostat only saves energy ...
School is out, and many kids are already spending hours inside glued to their electronic devices. It’s time to boot them outside so they can benefit from some fresh air surrounded by a world of green. A great place to start is by having your family participate in the 8th Annual Great American Backyard Campout ...
Now that you’ve cleared the clutter and can actually see those counter-tops and hardwood floors, you still have to scrub those floor and counter-tops. But harsh fumes from some traditional cleaners may do more harm than good: They can be responsible for around 10 percent of toxic exposures reported to poison control centers and are ...
From de-icing and snow removal to winter gear and sports, below are some tips to make the season a little more green. If you use a de-icer on your sidewalk or driveway, use products made from magnesium chloride instead of sodium chloride (salt) or calcium chloride. While salt stops working at 15 degrees above zero, ...
Twice a year I go through my linen closet and purge all of the old towels. Over the years I have found creative ways to recycle you my towels. 1. Cut them up for use as hand towels or cleaning rags. 2. Make bibs. 3. Make tote bags or drawstring bags. 4. Make rag rug. ...
Going Green2013 Exhibitors Immanuel Baptist Daycare is proud to host April Festival. Join us on Friday April 26, & Saturday...
