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Build a Picnic Table for Your Backyard This Spring

2010-04-12T21:40:00.000-07:00

I have written a step by step picnic table plan for anyone interested in building their own backyard picnic table this spring. The plans are simple to follow and easy enough for even a beginner to complete the project in just a few hours. The tools and materials needed are readily available at any home improvement store. You can get the complete picnic table plan for free here. I have many plans available for purchase as well. The most popular plan right now is for a giant outdoor swing set. The swing set plan has all of the information you need to build a complete play set with swings, towers, bridge, climbing wall, and slides. With this plan you can build your own swing set for less than half of what retail stores are charging. You can get any of my plans by leaving a comment here with your request or by emailing your request with what type of plan you are requesting. All plans can be purchased with paypal.

Air Conditioning Energy Savers

2010-03-24T02:40:00.000-07:00

Spring is here and Summer is just around the corner. Air conditioners will be coming on soon to keep us cool and comfortable. One of the things I have been looking into lately is A/C energy savers that can reduce summer cooling bills. There are several products available to help increase your A/C energy efficiency. You can read my article about air conditioning energy savers or you can buy energy saving products at Amazon.com by clicking the product below
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2010-02-28T11:26:00.000-08:00

Sorry for being away for so long. Time kind of slipped away a bit. I have been busy with some projects and have just not found time to post for the past 10 days or so. This post is about effective energy saving tips. Many people try and save money by reducing utility bills and cutting energy use. The problem is figuring out the best way to do that. One of the cheapest and most effective ways to save energy is air sealing your home, another is changing to CFL light bulbs. You can find and article that details some very effective energy saving tips and how they can help you save money on utility bills. The article Most Effective Energy Saving Tips to Save Money will help anyone find a way to cut energy use and save money on energy bills.

Changing to CFL Light Bulbs Can Save Hundreds of Dollars

2010-02-17T08:45:00.000-08:00

Since about 40% of our electric usage goes to lighting it makes sense that changing to CFL light bulbs can save us some money on our utility bills each month. How much you save will vary but CFL Light bulbs or compact fluorescent light bulbs use about 75% less electricity than traditional bulbs. Read the full article on CFL Light Bulbs or Energy Saving Tips to see how much you could be saving. You can also sign up for hubpages and follow all of my articles

2010-02-11T18:05:00.000-08:00

I have written a new article about eco homes and eco home building tips. Please bookmark this blog or vote it up on your favorite social networking site and feel free to follow me on Google by clicking the follow me link. My newest article is focused on eco home products that can replace commonly used items in home improvements like paint and flooring products. Please visit my page at Hub Pages to view the full article on eco homes and co home building tips

Audi promotes green living with clean diesel

2010-02-08T14:21:00.000-08:00

I was reading through some things today, really just looking at the responses from the super bowl and the ads. I personally felt the ads this year were a little weak but one did get my attention and apparently that of the USA Today. The one about the Audi clean diesel automobile. The USA Today has an article on it and honestly I think it was pretty catchy and I intend to do some more research on this technology. The article can be found at http://content.usatoday.com/communities/greenhouse/post/2010/02/audis-green-police-ad-stirs-controversy/1#uslPageReturn

I encourage everyone to follow my blog and my path to greener living by joining me with the google link on this page as well as promoting my blog and articles on your favorite social bookmark. Let me know what you think so I can make this blog better. There are many other green information and energy saving articles that can be found on my pages at Hubpages. One of the articles I am most proud of can be found at http://hubpages.com/hub/Help-The-Planet-With-Green-Gadgets

2010-02-04T17:10:00.000-08:00

I came across some articles on the new york times today about wind energy. There seems to be some serious doubts to the ability of using wind to produce 100% of the energy we need. I strongly disagree with this as it has been proven that wind energy production is increasing and the efficiency of wind turbines is getting better every day. I have some articles about wind and other alternative energy on hub pages. I encourage everyone to read the full articles and leave comments or feedback. The only way to promote green energy and help move the technology into the main stream is to be active in discussions and try to promote it to the masses. Find these and many other articles on alternative energy, green renovations, and green gadgets

E-newspapers and E-magazines Can Have a Great Impact on Reducing Paper Waste

2010-02-02T10:31:00.000-08:00

I know I have already talked about e-newspapers and e-magazines being a great way to promote greener living but, I have been doing some research and while I find many small time low budget news sites and newspapers using this idea through email and websites. However, I have yet to find any major publications offering a full electronic subscription. I don't understand why major publications are not offering electronic subscriptions or e-subscriptions to their publications. There is a huge opportunity to reduce paper use and cut energy use by taking advantage of the Apple iPad tablet, Amazon Kindle, or any other e-reader tablet device. I have written a few articles and plan to write more about this. Please add my posts to your favorite bookmark site, facebook, twitter, or any other site to help promote this movement for green living ideas. Also feel free to link to any of my articles or blog posts and everyone is invited to click the follow me on google link in the column on the right. Find more of my articles and posts on Hubpages or subscribe to my RSS Feed

What is "Clean" Energy and How Does it Help?

2010-02-01T07:58:00.000-08:00

By investing in clean energy we are able to help the environment, the economy, and ourselves. How does investing in clean energy do all of these things? Power that is considered to be “clean” is a growing technology, by purchasing and using clean energy products we are spurring the growth which can create jobs, stimulate economic growth, and cut our own expenses drastically. The government has programs in place that can provide incentives and rebates which can save money when investing in products that take advantage of renewable energy. Cost is becoming a non-issue in terms of people being able to go green as the costs are not much greater than traditional energy sources. View additional articles and information about alternative energy or clean energy or you can subscribe to my RSS Feed Also feel free to sign up as a follower on google in the follower section to the right of my blog and be sure to share my blog and articles with your favorite bookmark sites.

2010-01-31T06:14:00.000-08:00

Here is an article about biodegradable packaging. This is an area that everyone could be more environmentally aware and while companies and governments are making efforts there is still a lot more to be done. Read the full article and find additional resources for biodegradable packaging. Also see the biodegradable products from Amazon.com

2010-01-30T14:14:00.000-08:00

Please read this article about the possibility of electronic delivery of newspapers and magazines. Talk about a way to save the environment, imagine completely electronic delivery of all of your favorite publications. No more recycle bin for paper, no more need for magazine racks and no more stacks of newspapers in the garage. read the full e-newspaper and e-magazine article

2010-01-30T07:01:00.000-08:00

The 203k mortgage also provides home buyers an option for adding green products to the home. Using a 203k mortgage to make your new home a green home can not only add value but save money. You can read the full article about 203k mortgage and what repairs and green upgrades may be 203k eligible
You can also check out HUD foreclosures for information on really cheap properties nationwide

2010-01-28T12:44:00.000-08:00

Leave me comments and feedback about the new look. If you like the new layout and colors or if you think I should change it. Please feel free to follow my blog with Google. You can also leave comments about what you would like to see here and any products or information you would like me to share. Please feel free to share my blog with friends, family, or your favorite bookmarking site.

2010-01-28T08:57:00.000-08:00

The Apple iPad is the latest news in technology gadgets today. I am posting here because in my opinion the iPad tablet qualifies as a green gadget. Here is why I feel this qualifies for a post on a green product blog. The Apple iPad tablet can reduce paper use because it is an ebook reader. It also can reduce the use of cd and DVD media and packaging because it plays music and movies. The iPad also uses efficient battery technology. All of this while performing tons of daily activities that all of us can use. Read the full article about the Apple iPad tablet or iPad Basics

2010-01-27T08:06:00.000-08:00

Article on overall cost and benefits as well as return on investment for homeowners looking to implement residential wind energy systems. Detailed information such as average energy use, proper size wind turbine needed, and additional items to create a home wind energy system that will produce enough power to eliminate the need for a utility company. Read the full article at Residential Wind Energy Systems for Homeowners

2010-01-26T11:11:00.000-08:00

Interior house painting is one of the many ways to add a new feel to any room. Using interior house painting tips to freshen up your home is also one of the least expensive projects a homeowner can tackle. Whether you are painting a bedroom, living room, or kitchen, a quality paint job can make any room look and feel like it is new and updated even with the same furnishings and decor. When planning an interior house painting project be sure that low VOC or environmentally friendly paints are on your list. Go here to see all of my interior house painting tips

Be sure to bookmark this blog and promote the green movement.

2010-01-26T07:51:00.000-08:00

Spring is coming and before you know it we will all be working in the yard and doing landscaping tasks. What better time than now to prepare with green gardening tools.

Go Green with ECO FRIENDLY landscaping tools from GreenGardenTools LOWEST PRICES on the Internet.

While this link isn't really for home improvements it does provide some information on organic products for health and wellness benefits check out the all natural organic product provided by Nature's Inventory

2010-01-25T11:30:00.000-08:00

The SousVide Supreme water oven is a new way to cook and offers some green or eco friendly benefits as well. While the level of "green" can be debated because it will depend a lot on how much you use one fact remains, the sous vide water oven cooking method is healthier for you and the SousVide Supreme uses about the same amount of energy as a 60 watt light bulb to cook once the water is heated. Water is by far more efficient at heat transfer than air and that is what makes water oven cooking more efficient than cooking in an oven... read more information about the sous vide water oven cooking method by reading my article Cooking with the SousVide Supreme or you can check it out on their site Sous Vide Cooking At Home
The Original SousVide Supreme
The First Home Sous Vide Machine

2010-01-24T10:16:00.000-08:00

Here is a list of the top 5 products that cost less than 10 dollars and can save you hundreds or thousands over the life of the product. Visit the link to view the list and get information on how to take advantage of these money saving energy efficient products.

Top 5 Energy Saver Products Under 10 dollars

Green Home Renovations Use Green Building Products to Save Money and Save the Environment

2010-01-23T01:15:00.000-08:00

Green Home Renovations Use Green Building Products to Save Money and Save the Environment

Article featuring information about green renovations and green building products to make your dream home a green home. Green building products like green roofing materials or recycled green deck materials can do wonders for your home and the environment.

Green Lodging or Eco Friendly Hotels

2010-01-22T20:13:00.000-08:00

Green Lodging or Eco Friendly Hotels

These are some of the areas that Hotels should be aware of when trying to be more green. Green lodging is a better option for all of us. Better air quality and greater efficiency will mean better overall comfort for your next stay

BoGo Lights Give to Charity, Save Money, and Save the Environment

2010-01-22T15:39:00.000-08:00

With the BoGo Light from SunNight Solar, you can give to charity while saving yourself some energy and money. The solar power flashlight is an amazing product that gives to charity and is green. This solar flashlight was also featured on my green gadgets post but here is a lot more detail about the BoGo Light solar power flashlight and how it can help you,charity, and the environment. view the whole story about BoGo solar power flashlights

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Renewable Energy Sources and Green Living

2010-01-21T04:44:00.000-08:00

Renewable energy sources are becoming more popular every day. Just last year more than 20% of the total global energy consumption was produced from various forms of renewable energy sources. Even DIY (do it yourself) renewable energy products are becoming available for consumers who want to take advantage of green living ideas. Read the full article about renewable energy sources

Save Energy and Money With Tankless Water Heaters

2010-01-20T15:31:00.000-08:00

Using tankless water heaters can save a great deal of energy and reduce utility costs. The savings from using either electric tankless water heaters or gas tankless water heaters can be enough to pay for the initial installation cost relatively qucikly. Read my full article on tankless water heaters

Top Energy Saving Tips For Homeowners

2010-01-20T02:38:00.000-08:00

Homeowners are constantly looking for a way to save some money. When your budget is getting tighter and the economy doesn't seem to be giving you a break one way to ease the financial strain is to be more energy efficient. Using energy efficient products such as the newer CFL lights and sealing your home with caulking or weatherstripping can reduce your energy bills dramatically. See more energy saving tips by visiting my page energy saving tips for homeowners

Green Data Centers

2010-01-19T05:09:00.000-08:00

Green Data Centers
Companies can be more environmentally friendly with green data centers

Home Improvement Help for Home Owners

2010-01-19T02:41:00.000-08:00

I am offering free detailed advice or help for homeowners who are planning DIY Projects. I have a page that has some basic DIY home improvement tips and by visiting my page at DIY Home Improvement Tools and Advice or posting a comment or question here about your specific DIY home improvement project I will answer with step by step information and advice on the best way to complete your project. There is nothing to buy and no forms to fill out. Just join my blog and ask your questions. This is meant to be an interactive way for homeowners to get the information needed for a successful home improvement project. From home improvement tools to products and instructions, all of your questions can be answered in one place.

Green Products For People Who Want To Be More Green

2010-01-18T09:52:00.000-08:00

Take a look at some really great products that are available for greener living. These range from simple solar power flashlights like the BoGo Light (donates one light for every one sold to charity) to solar power backpacks that can keep your child connected without the power cords. You can visit Green Gadgets to see the full list.