Do you want to eat a more healthful diet, but your family isn’t on board? Or maybe your family is willing, but you aren’t sure what to do. Where do you start? Does it have to be complicated, difficult, or expensive?

The good news is, you can improve your family’s dietary habits for the better and it does not have to be difficult. It can even save you money. Here are some ideas. Read the rest of this entry

There are extensive guidelines available online for making your own solar panels. And it is possible to make your own working solar panels for your home, which is far less expensive than purchasing panels and having them installed professionally. There are also various kinds of solar panels, from simple to complex. In addition to a reliable set of guidelines, here is a list of low-cost materials you will need for a simple solar panel. Read the rest of this entry

Also called climatic design, passive solar designs makes use of heat’s natural tendency to diffuse throughout a space.

Have you ever had the experience of walking into a back bedroom or other room in your home that has had its door closed all day? It’s colder than the rest of the house, especially if you heat your house with a localized source such as a fireplace. If you leave the door to that cold room open, it will eventually come up to the same temperature as the rest of the home. This is because heat naturally migrates to cold areas, continuing its dissemination until the temperature is even. Read the rest of this entry

With vegetarian diets touted as the most “green” way to go, meat eaters who wish to make eco-friendly food choices may feel a bit left out. But there’s good news – you can eat meat and still be eco-conscious. Here are some tips for making earth-friendly choices when buying meat. Read the rest of this entry

In our chemical-laden world, indoor air pollution is a real problem, especially in the winter when doors and windows are shut. While it’s good to decrease energy costs by sealing leaks and drafts, an air-tight home can harbor very poor air.

Carpet and wallpaper adhesives, particleboard/flakeboard, and other building materials can emit (or “off-gas”) chemicals into the air. Even those who do not typically suffer from asthma and allergies can benefit from cleaner indoor air; it’s just better for everyone. Here are some tips for getting the best quality indoor air in your home. Read the rest of this entry