Guest Post: Double Glazing
April 10, 2012 by Brenda
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The vast majority of windows that are installed today are double glazed uPVC windows. This is partly due to the fact that they have a much lesser impact on the environment than other types of window. Not only do they have environmental benefits but they also look good, take very little maintenance and will last [...]
Guest Post: Going Green – Ways Smart Home Technology Optimizes Energy Usage
April 6, 2012 by Brenda
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Smart home technology can help homeowners utilize energy in a greener way. How? By saving energy, reducing home energy costs, and offering greater environmental regulation and comfort. Smart home systems can lead the way to a greener future through their ability to integrate and manage a variety of systems throughout the house. They can regulate [...]
Guest Post: How A Pool Pump Timer Can Make Your Pool A Good Kind of Green
April 4, 2012 by Brenda
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While maintaining your pool, operating the pool pump can often be a pain and a hassle. Pool pumps are not particularly cheap to operate, and excessive use can result in damaging effects to the environment. It is possible to decrease your pool’s environmental impact by investing in a pool pump timer. This will limit its [...]
Guest Post: top Eco-Friendly Baby Toys
March 28, 2012 by Brenda
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Buying toys for babies and small toddlers can be a difficult task, especially if you want to purchase eco-friendly items. Many toys are made from environmentally sustainable materials so it is possible to give an exciting gift that is organic with these top present ideas. A renowned eco-friendly toy company is Ever Earth and they [...]
Guest Post: Top Eco-friendly Baby Shower Decoration Ideas
March 28, 2012 by Brenda
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Throwing a baby shower is a fantastic way to put a smile on a soon-to-be mum’s face. It shows them how much you care and that you are there to support them in such an exciting but nerve-racking time. It is usually customary for the close friends and family to host a baby shower and [...]
Guest Post: Remodel Your Home Office with Eco-Friendly Products
March 27, 2012 by Brenda
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Make a difference with a modern home office Over half of all US businesses operate out of homes, so the way your home office uses energy can make a difference. These simple changes can make your home office more efficient, affordable, and green. 1. Switch from a CRT display to an LCD The ultimate relic [...]
Guest Post: Small Effort – big difference…Earth Hour Saturday 31st March 8.30pm
March 26, 2012 by Brenda
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Each year at Myakka, we promote and support Earth Hour. It’s an annual, worldwide event that is organised by WWF to help draw attention to climate change. Taking part is really simple… just turn off your lights for one hour from 8.30pm on Saturday 31st March. It’s a truly simple concept and encourages us all [...]
Guest Post: 5 Ways to improve your living room’s designer look
March 26, 2012 by Brenda
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From time to time, all rooms can do with a little upgrade. Décor can fade, furniture can become outdated and uncomfortable, and the entire ambiance of a room can become a little tired. There are a number of steps that you can take to give your living room a designer makeover, and by following the [...]
Guest Post: How Going Green and Debt Consolidation Work Together to Save Money
March 25, 2012 by Brenda
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In this current economic climate it is becoming more important than ever to save money, repay debts and live frugally. Being more environmentally friendly and recycling wherever possible is an excellent way to save the pennies, but with the average UK household debt (not including mortgages) now reaching £8,000 it might not be enough to [...]
Guest Post: Cloth nappies = happy environment
March 24, 2012 by Brenda
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No one really knows how long it takes a diaper to decompose I was told many years ago it can take between 250- 500 years! I was determined to help the environment once I knew I was expecting and started using the cloth nappies. I thought at first it was going to be always washing [...]















