Buying "green products" is one way to go green ourselves, without waiting for a government mandate. But what are the types of green products available other than potentially expensive solar and wind power systems?

Guide in buying the best used solar panels for your home. How to get the best bargain for your used solar panels.

The Green Party has been a voice for environmental concerns for decades. But what exactly is their party platform, and how is the US Green Party different from the party in other countries? Find out more about green politics here.

Vinyl has emerged as the world's second most used plastic, but unlike its counterparts vinyl has many environmentally friendly features. Here's 8 reasons why vinyl cladding is a great choice for your home and the environment.

Gardening can be a very satisfying hobby, but it can also be very taxing one at the same time. There are so many things that you need to learn when doing gardening that it would not be that easy of a task for someone who has no background in it. That should not serve to discourage you from trying it

The world seems to be cruel as cemented jungles are overpowering on the flora especially in towns and cities. The long buildings and skyscrapers are gradually trying to engulf the greenery and green wood trees. The beautiful landscapes and grassy slopes where white hawthorns, pastoral eglantines, mu

Recycled glass countertops are great for the environment. They are also wonderful for making the home look good and are not hard to install, especially when built with overlays rather than a full demolition option.

In the state of environmental awareness the planet currently finds itself under, many people are curious on what they can do on a personal level to reduce their carbon footprint, particularly when considering new household items and furnishings. And while common woods can be grown and harvested into

I went against the popular trend when we built our house. Actually, two trends got bucked: recessed lights and no ceiling lights. I like ceiling lights. I appreciate walking into a dark room, flipping the switch, and having the entire room light up. I don't mean light-up bright, just be illumin

Greenhouses today are more popular, than they have been for years. There are a lot of reasons for this. As you read this article you will find out why greenhouses are back in fashion.

Over time, people have come to realize the importance of having electricity. With the advancement of technology, the usage of electricity has also increased, and so has the problem of global warming and hazardous products that harm our environment. People are more aware of their individual responsib

Go green by recycling old jewelry boxes. Be creative and learn ways on how to make these boxes other than storage for jewelry.

The number of Wood Greenhouse Plans is extensive due to wood being available for as long as we have been building structures. Finding the best set of plans that will meet all of your gardening needs can be a task in itself but you can do it. You will find numerous styles and options and don't f

Windmills have been with us a long time, with evidence of English windmills dating back to the 12th century! Of course, until our modern technological age, the use of windmills has served relatively primitive purposes. A homemade windmill of the past would only serve to grind, mill, and pump. A home

Using a standard ion exchanging water softener to tackle your hard water problems is a lot like substituting one hazard to get rid of another. Sure, it reduces the buildup of mineral deposits on your fixtures and faucets, but it uses large amounts of energy and leaves you with huge amounts of water

I have reviewed several of the leading renewable energy D.I.Y. guides. This has allowed me to evaluate each guide on its own. It has also allowed me to compare the guides with each other. To find the guide that is best suited for you, you need to know the particular strengths of each D.I.Y. course.

Some of the words and abbreviations used when describing the solar PV system can sometimes be confusing, especially when trying to take in all the information at once. Below is an attempt to explain some of the terms used in describing solar PV systems and how they work. Hopefully it easy to underst

Mosaic tiles can add value to your home. They are pieces of art work that people will admire. Your choice of materials, areas to install them, and design options, are endless. Best of all, you can use environmental friendly materials to create these mosaic tile masterpieces.

Green is the new black. Living an environmentally friendly lifestyle has slowly become more popular ever since the Green Movement first began back in the Sixties, and it's experienced a recent boom.

Justin Beiber is the sunshine of many young hearts, and when he shines on stage, the crowd energy is electrifying. Unfortunately, we don't currently know how to capture this type of energy to use it to power our homes and businesses. So for now, we're looking at solar energy panels, create