Low-Flow Shower Head Features

May 5th, 2016 Categories: Random Thoughts

Navy shower philosophy limits water use to as little as 3 gallons, compared to a typical “Hollywood” shower that uses 60 gallons every 10 minutes. You don’t have to be as stingy as a sailor, but by installing a low-flow shower head, you’ll save up to 15,000 gallons a year per person. For a family of four, that’s $200 per year off your water bill. Read the rest of this entry »

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The 9 Most Awesome Things Baking Soda Can Do Around Your House

April 26th, 2016 Categories: Random Thoughts

How many of those hanging car air fresheners would it take to get rid of the olfactory assault from last night’s fish dish? So many. Too many! Before you dress up your kitchen like a cardboard pine forest, take a deep breath — preferably through your mouth — and open your cupboard. Odds are you already have what you need to get rid of those food odors in one inexpensive little box. That’s right. That unassuming baking soda is a walk-on-water miracle for your kitchen. Read the rest of this entry »

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What Type of Energy Audit is Right for You?

April 14th, 2016 Categories: Random Thoughts

An energy audit will tell you where your home is wasting energy and what improvements you need to make to lower your energy bills by 5% to 30% annually. Luckily there are different types of energy audits that range from free to a few hundred dollars. Read the rest of this entry »

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Does Walkability Raise Property Values?

April 13th, 2016 Categories: Random Thoughts

If you’re able to walk instead of drive to the store for a gallon of milk, you and your neighborhood home values may benefit from the exercise. A 2009 study sponsored by CEOs for Cities, a national consortium of civic and business leaders, found that homes in neighborhoods with good walkability are more valuable than similar homes in neighborhoods where residents have to drive to get to amenities.  Read the rest of this entry »

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Green Cleaning Makes Showers and Baths Shine

March 1st, 2016 Categories: Random Thoughts

Green cleaning showers and tubs can wipe out soap scum without hurting your health. Commercial cleaners, on the other hand, are made from harsh chemicals that can irritate skin, eyes, and lungs. Swish that stuff around in confined spaces like showers and bathtubs, and you increase the intensity of the fumes. Read the rest of this entry »

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Green Clean Your Bathroom for Pennies

February 28th, 2016 Categories: Random Thoughts

Commercial green cleaners can kill your budget as you save the planet: that’s why they’re called “green.” But not all eco-friendly cleaners cost a lot. We’ve found store-bought green cleaners and everyday pantry products that will scour your bathroom for pennies per gallon. Read the rest of this entry »

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