Greywater irrigation can enable us to not only reuse an increasingly precious commodity, but also to improve our lives, homes, and gardens.
If you want an energy-efficient replacement for an old tank water heater or if you have limited space for a tank heater, like in a cabin or condo, then going tankless can be a great option. Tankless, or on demand water heaters operate on a simple principle: Heat water instantly and only when you need it. It's a great tool for conserving energy in your home.
The laundry room is an easy place to start greening your home, as it has only three major components: appliances, products, and clothing. Yet this small room greatly impacts the water consumption and energy use of your home.
Another green cleaner in its own right, and a good partner to baking soda, vinegar is a wise substitute for harsh commercial cleaners.
More than a baking ingredient, this common household product does everything from deodorize to polish. It can even fight fires.
In the fight against drain clogs, boiling water, baking soda, vinegar and a plunger are your greenest allies.
Even though they are considered dinosaurs in the modern lighting world, incandescent bulbs and the warm light they create still have a wide appeal. So how can we reconcile energy-gulping incandescents with a greener home?
Selecting the right water heater for your home is a serious commitment- one that could last up to 20 years. Before you take the plunge, here's some extra information to help you decide between a conventional tank or a tankless water heater.
As a typical American husband, I know a thing or two about hot water since I'm often in it. There are different home water-heating systems to choose from. However, when your conventional tank water heater fails, the easiest and more affordable option is usually to replace it with another tank water heater. But how do you choose one that fits your house, budget and eco-conscience?
Switching to cold water when doing laundry can save the average household more than $40 annually....
By replacing your old major appliances with energy efficient ones you can help save significant energy...and money!
If you thought your home was a haven from the pollution of the city, it's important to note that levels of pollutants inside the home can actually be almost 20 times higher than outdoors. Indoor pollution is due in large part to volatile organic compounds that off-gas from home cleaning and decorating products.
Try looking up "laundry detergent ingredients" on Google and you'll get a number of different things. Words like surfactant and diethyl ester dimethyl ammonium chloride aren't exactly words you think of or even consider when you are doing your laundry. It would be interesting to see what percentage of Americans even consider what ingredients are being used in the laundry detergents they are soaking their clothing and bed sheets in.