American stand-up comedian Dennis Miller once joked, “Why is electricity so expensive these days? Why does it cost so much for something I can make with a balloon and my hair?” When I first heard this it gave me cause to chuckle. But the more I look at my ever-increasing utility bills, the less funny it...
When thinking of going green in the home, many thoughts go through my mind, and it can be overwhelming, especially since there are many areas to consider. It can also be costly to convert a home into an all-green environment. That alone can cause the well-intended to put the project on the back burner. However, a...
Nobody likes the idea of spraying harsh chemicals around their home and lawn. On the other hand, no one likes a yard full of pests and annoying insects, either. Luckily, there are ways to have the perfect yard without a lot of pesticides or toxic substances. Mostly, those are called organic pest control. Organic pest control...
Whosoever has invented trash bins, thanks to that person because trash is definitely unpleasant. Trash is annoying when you see it scattered on the ground or even inside your bag. What would the world be if there are no trash bins? An imaginable pile of trash! An unhealthy world of dirt! A terribly wasted land! But...
There was a day and time when home security was just too expensive for most people. A single person would find themselves spending a good bit of each paycheck to maintain a security system. The systems themselves were expensive and there was a cost to the installation. The monthly charges were also high and many people...
Bicycles are one of the cheapest modes of transportation and it is the best means of transport especially for cities that have high traffic density. There are many benefits of using bicycle as your primary mode of transport. Some of the top advantages are that it decrease your transportation cost and helps you to get early...
I garden for many reasons: relaxation, recreation, natural creation, and nutrition. It is impossible to think of gardening without thinking green—be it of the thumb or the environment. Home grown vegetables are not only delicious; they support healthy eating and reduction of external dependency. I love knowing I can support my nutritional health through my own...
At first, it was the occasional aluminum can. After a while, newspapers and clear bottles joined the collection, followed by plastic containers, sans caps and lids. You double checked for missing bags on trash day, but finally, you forgot what it was like to not recycle. Still, you find yourself more than a little tentative about...
