Category Archives for "Green Home"
February 27, 2011
- in Green Home by Alexis Rodrigo
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How Wind Turbines Work
There are many alternative sources of energy. Solar energy, hydro electric and wind energy are three of the most common options. Wind energy may be one of the most promising resources to explore.
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January 26, 2011
- in Green Home by Alexis Rodrigo
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Zero Energy Home: How Does It Work?
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 […]
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January 19, 2011
- in Homekeeping by Alexis Rodrigo
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Eco-Conscious? Get an Energy Audit
If you are eco-conscious, that means you are concerned about your impact on the earth. And that extends to your personal energy use. Therefore, as an eco-conscious homeowner, it’s a good idea to have a home energy audit. What Is an Energy Audit? Essentially, an energy audit on your home means going over it in […]
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January 17, 2011
- in Gardening by Alexis Rodrigo
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How to Grow Your Own Herbal Remedies
When you hear about someone who grows herbs for medicine, perhaps you picture a big garden and someone who has nothing to do all day but work in the garden. While that is a picturesque and perhaps enviable scene, most of us do not have that kind of time and space. The good news is, […]
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January 13, 2011
- in Green Home by Alexis Rodrigo
Bamboo Compost Pail
Where to buy: www.amazon.com An eco-conscious lifestyle starts at home. Composting is a great way to keep landfills to a minimum and turn food scraps into something useful again. The Bamboo Compost Pail is a product that can live happily on your kitchen counter for you to collect your discarded vegetable and fruit scraps. It […]
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