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.

Cookware is almost an afterthought in the grand scheme of improving our home environment. Still, as food preparation plays such an instrumental part in our daily lives, examining the possible health and environmental impact of our cookware is equally necessary for an eco-friendly kitchen.

There are simple steps we can all take to ensure the safety of what ends up on our dining room tables. Instead of focusing on what is out of our control (which is most things), we can try to focus on what is within our control, by educating ourselves and our loved ones to ensure that the food we consume is free of GMO's, pesticides, irradiation, and hidden chemical processes.

Water is a universal solvent because it dissolves more substances than any other liquid. That's what makes it a great cleaner. To increase its cleaning power, heat it up a little or augment it with baking soda or liquid detergent.