Tips Archive

  • Consider planting drought-tolerant tree species in your garden. These include crepe myrtle, ash, or gingko, and shrubs from rosemary to barberry and juniper. Why? Global warming could create drier conditions. […]

    Green Tip #5

    Consider planting drought-tolerant tree species in your garden. These include crepe myrtle, ash, or gingko, and shrubs from rosemary to barberry and juniper. Why? Global warming could create drier conditions. […]

    Continue Reading...

  • Consider using eco-friendly insulation materials for your house if you are insulating from scratch, or upgrading your existing insulation. Cellulose insulation, using shredded old newspapers and magazines, or insulation made […]

    Green Tip #4

    Consider using eco-friendly insulation materials for your house if you are insulating from scratch, or upgrading your existing insulation. Cellulose insulation, using shredded old newspapers and magazines, or insulation made […]

    Continue Reading...

  • Defrost your refrigerator on a regular basis. I’ve seen fridges with two inches of solid ice at the back of the freezer compartment. Do you have any idea how much […]

    Green Tip #3

    Defrost your refrigerator on a regular basis. I’ve seen fridges with two inches of solid ice at the back of the freezer compartment. Do you have any idea how much […]

    Continue Reading...

  • Insulate your water heater tank with an insulating blanket if you still use that system. You can save half a ton of carbon dioxide emissions escaping every year by simply […]

    Green Tip #2

    Insulate your water heater tank with an insulating blanket if you still use that system. You can save half a ton of carbon dioxide emissions escaping every year by simply […]

    Continue Reading...

  • Cook once and eat twice. This is a great way to save all round. If your oven can hold two chickens, and I’ll bet it can, then why not roast […]

    Green Tip #1

    Cook once and eat twice. This is a great way to save all round. If your oven can hold two chickens, and I’ll bet it can, then why not roast […]

    Continue Reading...