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Dont Touch It, and other simple, nature-friendly advice

admin — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 06:07:10 +0000

Each summer, I visit the Chequamagon National Forest in Wisconsin. An amazingly beautiful and lush forest, this place is my sanctuary. I stay at a low-key resort, in a cabin overlooking Lake Namekagon. Its a breath of fresh air – quite literally – to spend two weeks each year at this place, away from bustling [...]

You Need An Air Purifier

admin — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 11:16:57 +0000

Are you tired of vigorous and regular dusting of your home? Are you allergic to dust particles or do you or your loved ones suffer with asthma? Do you want a clean home environment free from microbes? If your answer to any of these questions is yes, its time to buy an air purifier. What [...]

Your Carbon Footprint, What Colour Are You?

admin — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 13:15:48 +0000

If one person can change things to reduce their Carbon Footprint and make a positive difference on the environment, imagine the difference a whole office can make. The things we do in our everyday lives have a huge impact on our environment. Whether we realise it not, everyday, we are adding to the problem of global [...]

Your AC System-Repair Or Replace?

admin — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 15:00:42 +0000

To repair or replace? That is the question, particularly when it comes to your air-conditioning system. Since newer systems are more energy efficient, it sometimes makes more sense to replace a system rather than spend money on costly repairs. Industry averages suggest an air conditioner should last 12 to 15 years, as long as you [...]

Wood Pellet vs Corn Stoves: The choice may be out

admin — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 17:31:26 +0000

Wood Pellet vs Corn Stoves: The choice may be out of your hands The most popular alternatives for whole house or supplemental heating are corn and wood pellet fueled stoves. These appliances are easy to operate and the initial capital outlay is significantly less than solar, wind or geothermal systems. A vital question to ask before you [...]

Wood Pellet Stove Heating – A Practical Alternative?

admin — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 20:48:25 +0000

A wood pellet stove is now a viable alternative to modern methods of heating your home, and is itself a surprisingly recent innovation. During the 1980’s this form of heating became quite popular, and has recently enjoyed a resurgence in interest. But what are the advantages of a wood pellet stove, and why should you [...]

Wood Pellet Stoves – The future is heating up

admin — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 22:26:46 +0000

If you are tired of hauling and splitting loads of cordwood, storing it and then carrying it again into the home, but still desire the ambience and radiance of a wood burning stove, then it may be time to check out the benefits of a wood pellet stove. Although on a direct cost comparison basis, [...]

Wood-Framed Homes Prove To Be Better for Environment

admin — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 21:58:57 +0000

Wood-frame homes are more environmentally friendly than those constructed of steel or concrete, according to a new study by 15 U.S. universities and research institutes. Additionally, the researchers, known as the Consortium for Research on Renewable Industrial Materials, or CORRIM, concluded that most of the energy required to build an average home is consumed during [...]

With water shall we clean

admin — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 16:02:10 +0000

The bathroom is a place not too many people bother about. The assumption is that the commission of a necessity need not be attended with ceremony. Psychologists would have us believe that our consciousness with sin and dirt results in a certain tension that prevent us from bothering too much with bathroom issues. The theory [...]

Wind Turbines

admin — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 21:51:09 +0000

History of Wind Turbines The first wind machines were used in Persia, as far back as 200 B.C for the purposes of grinding grain. By 250 A.D the Romans began to use the same process for the same purpose. The Dutch started using windmills to drain water from the areas lying in the Rhine River delta. [...]