Go Green

Many of want to help the environment and to save energy, the problem is that we are not sure exactly the best way to go. One of the best ways to help the environment is by upgrading our old appliances. Many of the older models are energy hogs that [...] 

Not only are we still in a recession, but with utility bills rising and sales dropping, companies are looking for ways to save money on their energy bills. Consumers have been jumping on this bandwagon for years to save on their bills, the energy they [...] 

Why tear down a building?

Why not, some would ask. Not every old structure is a masterpiece or an historical landmark. Some are cold monoliths from days when cement was cheaper than style.

Then there are the aging heating systems, windows, plumbing and [...] 

There is new technology that is rapidly gaining traction which has the potential to be almost self-funding and improve safety at the same time.

Solar roadways are an invention that many town planners and government bodies are beginning to take a serious [...] 

Four years after the tragic oil spills caused by the explosion and sinking of the Deepwater Horizon oil rig, effects are still being discovered. The spill lasted for 87 days, the largest accidental marine oil spill in history, and immediately claimed [...] 

Energy use in a home is largely influenced by how much air you heat or cool, which is largely a matter of how much air leaks into your home, notably around windows. To make improvements in this area, think of the task in two steps; find the cracks, [...] 

Anyone and everyone who has a car will admit that they love the freedom, independence, accessibility and luxury. But keeping the love comes at a cost. The impact of the environment and the increase of petrol prices should make us think before we stick [...] 

Making the move to a greener lifestyle? Well it might mean just a little more than ensuring that you dispose of your rubbish in the most eco-friendly way, making a change to your wardrobe, what you consume, but did you know that there are eco-friendly [...] 

By in large the major problems we face when moving toward greener initiatives do not simply lie in the hands of the everyday consumer. In fact, according to the EPA and  [...] 

In a nutshell, the “grow food, not lawns” movement encourages people to use all of their yards to grow sustainable food crops instead of the usual configuration of small garden plots dominated by large areas of grass.

The movement came about as [...]