What to Know About Buying a Home with Renewable Energy
You’re in the market and found a property that checks all the boxes. However, you may not have anticipated your dream home would have solar panels. What should you know about buying a home with renewable energy? First of all, smile — homes with sustainable upgrades typically save you money over time, as you’ll spend […]
Fixing Your Appliances Yourself: Best Home Projects for Sustainability
DIYing appliance repairs is a great way to save time and money. You don’t need a maintenance background to fix small problems, and with a bit of research and the right tools, you can tackle home projects with confidence. Perhaps the biggest benefit of fixing your appliances yourself is the sustainability factor. Extending the life […]
Going Solar 101: Tips for Solar Inverter Installation and Maintenance
If you’ve been exploring the idea of installing a solar panel system, you probably already know all the components you’ll need to obtain. Some of these components may vary depending on the type of system you’re about to install. That said, you’ll still need to get your hands on solar panels, batteries, charge controller and […]
Green up Your Business Fleet: Efficient 5-Step Approach to Reduce Environmental Impact
Eco-consciousness and the raised environmental awareness brought forth the need to start looking for solutions that will allow us to reduce our carbon footprints. This is particularly true for various businesses and especially for those putting a lot of vehicles on the road. Carbon emissions, as well as the price of gas and oil, are […]
Green Up Your Vehicle: How to Approach Car Repair and Maintenance with a Conscience
More and more car owners are concerned the way they repair and maintain their cars has a significant impact on the environment. While no one expects you to leave your car to morph its color to ‘dust brown’, spending gallons of shampooed water for regular cleaning is just as bad. Still, there are many environmentally-friendly […]
Fuel Economy Tips for the Holidays
Traveling for the holidays has become somewhat of a tradition for many families here in the United States and around the world. Some of our travels will only take us a few miles down the road, while others may lead us across the country. If you plan on driving at all over the holidays, you’re […]
Fuel Economy Hits the Road
Image by Ed Kwon / Creative Commons For many people summer is the time of the year when they hit the road to do some traveling. Whether it is for a family vacation, a simple road trip, a business trip or any other reason, summer seems to be a busy time of the year for […]