gogreen Always looking for a “bargain”, I made the mistake of buying a very cheap garden hose and it was a shocker. If it was even a mildly warm day, the plastic would soften to the point that it would kink terribly, making it pretty much useless. I was left with this big lump of plastic … Read more
People charged with governance of providing energy nowadays still do not see the benefit of solar energy over other conventional methods of supplying power. Solar energy is a renewable energy source fuelled by the radiating sunlight from the Sun. There are several strong reasons to support why solar energy would top other conventional or renewable … Read more
Oooh, I want one so bad!! A windmill, or wind turbine, that is. And not just any turbine, I want a vertical axis wind turbine. I want to generate green energy, or electricity, from wind. After we installed a solar array to generate about 7.5kW/day I got to thinking that we were missing some valuable … Read more
The earthquake that hit Japan and the tsunami that was its aftermath showed the whole world just how wrathful nature can be. No matter how prepared a country is, natural calamities such as that come without warning so there really is no one to blame. We can only do so much. But that doesn’t mean … Read more
Did you know that only 2.5 percent of our planet’s water is fresh water? That means that is the type of water that we use to drink, take a bath, cook our meals, and wash our clothes. And with all our bad habits we are making it all go to waste. Don’t you think it’s … Read more
Everyone wants to save money. But they will not only save the budget, but also the environment. Loft insulation is easy to see that the problem is not unique, which takes place just over the head. In addition to the grants possible through the insulation and CATS HES, it is likely that the work can … Read more
Solar lights provide a beautiful enhancement to any existing landscape lighting design. There are a number of different shapes and sizes which can provide the exact type of aesthetic that you are wanting to create. If you entertain guests outdoors of an evening, solar lights are a visually pleasing way of keeping your guests safe … Read more
Have you ever wondered what the real difference between energy efficient and regular light bulbs are? The choice of efficient home lighting systems is a sure way to reduce your domestic energy consumption. The average household commits over 10% of energy consumption to lighting. Advances in bulb design have given potential power savings of 50-75% … Read more
Ultimately, you’ve heard about the wonders of solar energy at home, but it all seems a bit daunting. Where to begin? Well, the thing to remember is that you do not need to change the whole house at night. Just take one step at a time and showed the sun gradually. From start solar panels. … Read more
Look around you. It does not matter where you are a good chance that there is trash nearby. Chances are if you stayed on top of your cleaning, they are garbage bin liners for them. Garbage bags are one of the few things that are found almost everywhere. Even more extreme example, consider the street … Read more