There are many examples of how going green saves you money. Kermit the Frog was wrong – it is easy being green, and it saves you money at the same time. As the planet faces a period of warming where our actions are believed to be the prime cause, it makes sense to seek out

Whether you are concerned about the Earth or looking for ways to garner some residential energy savings, there are a lot of energy saving tips that can accomplish one or both. Here are three of the easiest, which also happen to create the biggest impact in terms of Earth friendliness and your wallet.
1) Purchase

A zero energy home (ZEH) is one where all of the energy needs for the household are supplied by alternative means. It does not mean a home that uses no electricity. Solar panels and solar water heating systems are generally the form of energy employed by these homes, because they are residential. Residential wind turbines

What Maintenance Do I Need to Do On the Trees Growing Around My Pool?
Having some attractive trees growing around your pool area can offer a lot of benefits. Not only do they look great and give your pool a great ambiance, but they also make the area feel more private and provide some

The growing garden trend for artificial grass is seeing more and more people choosing to lay artificial grass down instead of real grass. It’s not hard to see why either – it provides a guaranteed green and lush lawn all year around, and there is absolutely no maintenance. No more pushing a lawn mower

Investing in solar energy can be somewhat controversial. Some see it as a risky financial move, but the truth is that it’s really a smart option, whether you have hundreds or thousands of dollars to invest. Of course, you always want to invest in industries and companies that are growing, and this is why investing

Any hot water that goes down the drain carries away energy with it. That’s typically 80-90% of the energy used to heat water in a home. Drain-water (or greywater) heat recovery systems capture this energy to preheat cold water entering the water heater or going to other water fixtures.
How It Works
Drain-water heat recovery

“It ain’t easy being green”. Kermit the Frog

No, it ain’t, Kermit. First of all¸there is recycling with all its concomitant mess, work, smells, difficulty, time devoted, lost space, money that it costs, and yes, even the risk of creating unsanitary conditions, all while trying to do good.  And recycling is just the

Planting a tree in memory of a loved one.
Planting a tree in memory of a loved one is a gesture that is both meaningful and long lasting. A memorial tree can last a thousand years, so it has to be chosen with care, to appropriately honour a loved one.
Step 1
Pick the spot that the