How to Care for Cast Iron Pots and Pans
People have been cooking with cast iron for centuries, and with good reason. Cast iron retains heat well and cooks food evenly, it’s strong enough to be set right over a fire, and it lasts forever.
I love cooking with cast iron for several reasons. The first reason is because it’s safe. Unlike newer pots and [...]
Living with Relatives: A Great Way to Help the Environment
You’ve probably already heard that living in a smaller home is a wonderful way to help the environment. Smaller homes use less energy, less water, and generally take less time and resources to keep up. There’s a growing trend in America that’s also providing an unexpected positive side effect for the environment: more and more [...]
Easy Eco Project: Count Summer Fireflies In Your Backyard
When you think of summer as a kid, it’s easy to picture the nighttime romps through the backyard, catching fireflies in a jar and then setting them free. Fireflies seem to be the epitome of summertime memories for many people, myself included.
The sad news is that firefly populations are on the decline, and scientists aren’t [...]
What To Look For When Buying An Energy Efficient Hot Water Heater
According to the U.S. Department of Energy (USDE), hot water heating is the third largest energy expense in our home. It typically accounts for 12% of our monthly utility bills, and Energy Star puts that number closer to 15%-20%.
If you’re shopping around for a new hot water heater, then it’s really going to pay off in [...]
What To Look For When Buying Energy Efficient Lighting
According to Popular Mechanics, the average American home has 45 light bulbs.
That’s a heck of a lot of energy that’s being used to light our homes. The good news is that CFL bulbs and other energy efficient lighting has come a long way since the early 1990s when they were dim and outrageously expensive. And [...]
What To Look For When Buying Energy Star Air Conditioners
When summertime hits, most people can’t live without their air conditioners. But what many people don’t think about is the enormous amount of greenhouse gasses that air conditioners put into our atmosphere.
Energy Star states that if every room conditioner sold was Energy Star qualified, it would prevent 800 million pounds of greenhouse gas emissions annually. [...]
What to Look For When Buying Energy Star TVs
There are over 275 million TVs in use in America today. According to research done by A.C. Neilson and Co., 66% of US households have more than 3 TVs in their house. And, the average TV is on over 6 hours per day.
According to Energy Star, all these TVs are consuming over 50 billion kWh [...]
What to Look For When Buying An Energy Efficient Washer and Dryer
Did you know that the average American family washes over 400 loads of laundry per year? That’s a lot of water, and it’s the main reason why it’s so important we have an energy efficient washer and dryer.
Energy Star Savings
If you’re thinking about upgrading your washer and dryer, then buying a model that’s Energy Star [...]
What to Look For When Buying Energy Star Refrigerators and Freezers
If you’re about to buy an Energy Star refrigerator or freezer, then you’ve timed it perfectly. There’s never been a better time to upgrade major appliances with Energy Star models, thanks in large part to government tax breaks for energy efficient appliances.
But, what do you look for? Which brand is the best?
Let’s take a look…
Energy [...]
New Home Energy Reports Help Reduce Energy Use
When you think about the classic case of “Keeping up with the Jones’s”, you probably think of buying the big house, driving the nice car, and making sure your clothes and gadgets are just as nice as your neighbors’.
Well, some energy companies are using this classic neighborhood competition to pressure you into lowering your energy [...]
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