Window coverings can reduce energy loss through the windows, lower heating and cooling bills, and improve home comfort. About 30% of a home’s heating energy is lost through windows. In cooling seasons, about 76% of sunlight that falls on standard … Read More
If you were to turn on your shower with the water temperature as high as it can go, would you be afraid to stick your hand in because the water would be too hot and may scald you? If you … Read More
Before you get started, you’ll need to pick a programmable thermostat you’ll actually use. According to a study by the Lawrence Berkeley National Lab, nearly 90% of Americans say they’ve rarely (or never) programmed their thermostat because they’re not sure … Read More
Here’s a simple recycling tip: focus on the shape of the item, not the number! The number inside a triangle of arrows ♻️ actually identifies the type of resin that a plastic is made from. If it’s a bottle, jar, … Read More
Newton’s expanded bag ordinance began on January 1, 2020 so it’s a good idea to come up with a system to help you remember those reusable bags. It takes getting used to, but easy once you make the commitment and … Read More
Free online invitation services have come a long way. Not only do they save paper, they also save the cost of postage and a trip to the post office, and come in many attractive designs. Create a username and password, … Read More
Using a power strip to turn off electronics and appliances when they aren’t in use ensures that they are truly off and not using extra electricity. Did you know that if your TV, computer and other appliances are plugged in, … Read More
Please bag, mulch, or compost your leaves and do not rake leaves into the street (unless they are concurrently being collected by a landscaper) and never push them into storm drains. Leaves blocking storm drains can cause flooding and create … Read More
The following is a reprint of a post originally published on thoughtco.com by Larry West on October 13, 2016. Thanksgiving Day is an American holiday that is loaded with tradition, so why not start a new tradition in your family by making … Read More
Did you know that it takes about 62 million trees and 25 billion gallons of water to produce one year’s worth of this country’s bulk business mail? Paper accounts for 40% of the waste stream, and it takes 17 trees … Read More
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