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If you're thinking about investing in a snowblower, think electric and not gas. Besides being quieter, not requiring as much maintenance and starting with the push of a button, electric snow removal products work just as well as their gasoline-powered counterparts, but do not emit any greenhouse gases when being used. Many electric snowblowers ...Read more

Save money when you fly, and help save the environment, too. Opting for economy seating on an airplane is far more eco-friendly than flying in business or first class. More passengers can fit in economy, so the overall emissions per passenger are lower. Flying first class actually produces nine times more emissions than coach. So when you have a...Read more

Witch hazel is a natural astringent made from distilled flowers of an indigenous shrub native to North America. Many people use it to help treat acne-prone and inflamed skin, since it has wonderful anti-inflammatory benefits. But witch hazel is also naturally antimicrobial, antibacterial and antifungal. By pouring witch hazel into a small spray ...Read more

Ever buy an LED light bulb that’s supposed to last 50,000 hours, but it stops working way too soon? There are two reasons why it probably stopped emitting any light. First, LED bulbs don’t do well when they are hot, so installing them in light fixtures with a tight-fitting shade is a surefire way to make them fail. Second, if you buy cheap ...Read more

What’s the first thing you should do when you buy a new house? Plant a tree. Besides the fact that trees can provide shade, help keep your house cool in the summer and add beauty to your yard, they also increase the value of your home. A mature tree can add up to $10,000 in extra value to your home. And since a tree can take about 10 years to ...Read more

Are your kids' lunches coming home half-eaten every day? It may not be a case of them being disinterested in their food; they actually may have too much food to eat. The reality is, there are different appropriate food portions for kids, and throwing away uneaten food every day is both an ecological and economic waste. The website choosemyplate....Read more

Among the biggest energy hogs in the kitchen are electric ovens. Newer models are more energy-efficient and can hold a temperature longer, even if you’ve turned off the oven. Consider turning off the oven five to 10 minutes before a dish is finished; the residual heat should be enough to finish the meal properly. And this energy-saving ...Read more

Are you renovating your kitchen and wondering what can be done with old granite, stone or marble countertops? The last thing you should do is have them sent to a landfill. Fabricators can do more than just cut and install countertops. They can take your old surfaces and upcycle them into shelves, benches, coasters and trays. Or have the stone ...Read more

When you turn on the faucet to wash your hands or brush your teeth, do you turn it all the way on? When you don’t need the full force of maximum water pressure, consider lightly turning on the faucet to have less water flowing. You'll use 30% to 50% less water this way. The same holds true when you’re simply rinsing out a cup or need a ...Read more