Our Everyday Earth – Green Blog

There are a couple of different ways you can use the power of the sun to illuminate every corner of your home. For most of us, the concept of solar lighting involves opening the curtains. If we’re really gung-ho we might even strategically place mirrors throughout the house to bounce daylight to areas that don’t [...]

If there is one room where we all tend to spend the most amount of time in, it would have to be our kitchen. After all, it’s where we eat and it’s also where we oftentimes sit around the table to catch up on the day. And when you stop to think about it, this [...]

Keeping kids healthy and safe is the number one priority for most parents, which is why you watch them like a hawk, childproof your home, and of course, clean and sanitize their toys. But parents that are turning over a new leaf and trying to enjoy a more eco-friendly existence will soon become aware that [...]

When it comes to finding ways to keep your energy costs down—especially during the summer and winter months when temperatures are extreme, you’ve probably heard that it’s a good idea to install an electric thermostat. Indeed, this would be true. The main reason why they are so beneficial is because you can program them to [...]

Every time we get an energy bill (especially during the summer and winter months) it’s a reminder of the fact that when it comes to exploring the different kinds of energy options for our home that are available to us, that is something that is definitely worth considering.

Very few homeowners would turn down the chance to lower their monthly utility bills, so it’s rather surprising how many have failed to research the ways that they can reduce energy consumption within the home, especially considering the vast number of free options. For example, you can set computers to go to sleep when they’ve [...]

All of us dream of having our own dream house. Well, if you are someone who is fortunate enough to be able to have it built and your desire is for it to be as eco-friendly as possible, then congratulations! Not only is it great that you can customized your house to be just the [...]

If you’re into the idea of green cleaning solutions then you’ve no doubt discovered the joys of mixing your own concoctions with ingredients commonly found in the home. With tons of recipes available online you’ve likely learned to create a vinegar-and-water solution that helps to dissolve the grease on your kitchen counters and disinfect in [...]

Have you ever noticed just how many cleaning products there are at your local grocery store or Wal-Mart? It really is amazing the amount of brands that claim to be able to keep your house “fresh, clean and spotless”. Yet, the thing is, there are actually several common household items that work just as well, [...]

Naturally keeping your home cool this summer is not only good for the environment, but your wallet too. In fact, switching to lower carbon emission options to cool your home can vastly reduce your carbon footprint and can save you up to 60% on your next utility bill. Energy conservation specialists say that air conditioners [...]

Summer heat can be a wonderful thing, especially following the cold, dreary winter months that have kept you cooped up in the house. And yet, it can seem like you’ve barely gotten to soak up the vitamin D before the soaring temperatures hit triple digits and drive you back indoors. After all, you’re probably not [...]

Virtually everyone would like to be able to afford to have a spa day on a regular basis. However, for most of us living in the real world, there’s not nearly enough time or money to be able to pull that off. That doesn’t mean that we have to forgo experiencing a few spa treatments [...]

Energy costs are sky high all over the country, and keeping your home comfortable without breaking the bank may seem like an impossibility. The sun breaks into your home every day to heat up your rooms, and your air conditioning system has to work in overdrive to keep each room at a comfortable temperature. Landscaping [...]

If you’ve recently looked out on your back deck and you can’t remember the last time that you purchased a new piece of patio furniture, guess what? That’s a pretty clear indication that the time is probably now. Although we may tend to spend more time indoors than outside, the reality is that it’s better [...]