Green Home Improvements and Green Living Ideas

I have written a step by step picnic table plan for anyone interested in building their own backyard picnic table this spring. The plans are simple to follow and easy enough for even a beginner to complete the project in just a few hours. The tools and materials needed are readily available at any home improvement store. You can get the complete picnic table plan for free here. I have many plans available for purchase as well. The most popular plan right now is for a giant outdoor swing set....

Spring is here and Summer is just around the corner. Air conditioners will be coming on soon to keep us cool and comfortable. One of the things I have been looking into lately is A/C energy savers that can reduce summer cooling bills. There are several products available to help increase your A/C energy efficiency. You can read my article about air conditioning energy savers or you can buy energy saving products at Amazon.com by clicking the product below

Sorry for being away for so long. Time kind of slipped away a bit. I have been busy with some projects and have just not found time to post for the past 10 days or so. This post is about effective energy saving tips. Many people try and save money by reducing utility bills and cutting energy use. The problem is figuring out the best way to do that. One of the cheapest and most effective ways to save energy is air sealing your home, another is changing to CFL light bulbs. You can find and...

Since about 40% of our electric usage goes to lighting it makes sense that changing to CFL light bulbs can save us some money on our utility bills each month. How much you save will vary but CFL Light bulbs or compact fluorescent light bulbs use about 75% less electricity than traditional bulbs. Read the full article on CFL Light Bulbs or Energy Saving Tips to see how much you could be saving. You can also sign up for hubpages and follow all of my articles

I have written a new article about eco homes and eco home building tips. Please bookmark this blog or vote it up on your favorite social networking site and feel free to follow me on Google by clicking the follow me link. My newest article is focused on eco home products that can replace commonly used items in home improvements like paint and flooring products. Please visit my page at Hub Pages to view the full article on eco homes and co home building tips

I was reading through some things today, really just looking at the responses from the super bowl and the ads. I personally felt the ads this year were a little weak but one did get my attention and apparently that of the USA Today. The one about the Audi clean diesel automobile. The USA Today has an article on it and honestly I think it was pretty catchy and I intend to do some more research on this technology. The article can be found at...

I came across some articles on the new york times today about wind energy. There seems to be some serious doubts to the ability of using wind to produce 100% of the energy we need. I strongly disagree with this as it has been proven that wind energy production is increasing and the efficiency of wind turbines is getting better every day. I have some articles about wind and other alternative energy on hub pages. I encourage everyone to read the full articles and leave comments or feedback. The...

I know I have already talked about e-newspapers and e-magazines being a great way to promote greener living but, I have been doing some research and while I find many small time low budget news sites and newspapers using this idea through email and websites. However, I have yet to find any major publications offering a full electronic subscription. I don't understand why major publications are not offering electronic subscriptions or e-subscriptions to their publications. There is a huge...

By investing in clean energy we are able to help the environment, the economy, and ourselves. How does investing in clean energy do all of these things? Power that is considered to be “clean” is a growing technology, by purchasing and using clean energy products we are spurring the growth which can create jobs, stimulate economic growth, and cut our own expenses drastically. The government has programs in place that can provide incentives and rebates which can save money when investing in...

Here is an article about biodegradable packaging. This is an area that everyone could be more environmentally aware and while companies and governments are making efforts there is still a lot more to be done. Read the full article and find additional resources for biodegradable packaging. Also see the biodegradable products from Amazon.com

The 203k mortgage also provides home buyers an option for adding green products to the home. Using a 203k mortgage to make your new home a green home can not only add value but save money. You can read the full article about 203k mortgage and what repairs and green upgrades may be 203k eligible You can also check out HUD foreclosures for information on really cheap properties nationwide

Interior house painting is one of the many ways to add a new feel to any room. Using interior house painting tips to freshen up your home is also one of the least expensive projects a homeowner can tackle. Whether you are painting a bedroom, living room, or kitchen, a quality paint job can make any room look and feel like it is new and updated even with the same furnishings and decor. When planning an interior house painting project be sure that low VOC or environmentally friendly paints are...

The SousVide Supreme water oven is a new way to cook and offers some green or eco friendly benefits as well. While the level of "green" can be debated because it will depend a lot on how much you use one fact remains, the sous vide water oven cooking method is healthier for you and the SousVide Supreme uses about the same amount of energy as a 60 watt light bulb to cook once the water is heated. Water is by far more efficient at heat transfer than air and that is what makes water oven cooking...

Here is a list of the top 5 products that cost less than 10 dollars and can save you hundreds or thousands over the life of the product. Visit the link to view the list and get information on how to take advantage of these money saving energy efficient products. Top 5 Energy Saver Products Under 10 dollars

Green Home Renovations Use Green Building Products to Save Money and Save the Environment Article featuring information about green renovations and green building products to make your dream home a green home. Green building products like green roofing materials or recycled green deck materials can do wonders for your home and the environment.