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November 08, 2020

How Modular Buildings Could Make Construction Greener

November 08, 2020/ Kelly Pemberton

Guest post by Daniel Gray

With more and more people paying attention to sustainability, architects and builders have had a renewed focus on the environment in their designs. The result is excellent for consumers, who have the opportunity to live in healthier and more efficient houses, but also for the environment, which sees lower overall impact from the use of sustainable materials and lower energy expenditures.

Read on to learn more about how modular construction works and how it can help move the construction industry in a more sustainable direction.

November 04, 2020

Cannabis Strains to Add to Your Garden

November 04, 2020/ Kelly Pemberton

guest post by Zaroon Khan

Whether you have been a lifelong weed aficionado or enjoy the occasional toke for the benefit of CBD, you might consider growing your own ganja from home. As decriminalization and legalization efforts take hold in states across the country, more people are gaining the opportunity to experiment with cannabis cultivation. Though you should check with your own state laws to be certain, it is likely that you can plant some pot in your garden plots for safe, sustainable and fun access to premium weed.

November 01, 2020

What Are the Benefits of Using Solar Power Banks?

November 01, 2020/ Kelly Pemberton

Guest post by Isaac Larsen

Dealing with an empty phone in the middle of a long trip can be a frustrating experience, especially if you have an urgent phone call to take at the moment. If you’ve been in this kind of situation, it’s about time you explore the use of solar power banks for your mobile phones.

October 25, 2020

Repairs to Complete Around Your Home for Lower Energy Use

October 25, 2020/ Kelly Pemberton

When you want to lower your energy use and reduce utility costs, there are several things you can do around the house to get quick results. Related costs are generally worth the investment based on immediate savings that will begin to repay your outlay. Here are some suggestions for improvements you can make in your home to use less energy.

October 06, 2020

The Most Creative Ways to Use Fall Leaves for Your Garden Soil

October 06, 2020/ Kelly Pemberton

Guest post by Archie Adams

Garden soil can benefit from fall leaves in several ways. Therefore, the leaves should not be treated like trash, but as essential material that can add to the soil fertility. However, you need to be creative with the leaves to benefit from them.

September 09, 2020

Bonsai for Beginners: Where to Start?

September 09, 2020/ Kelly Pemberton

Guest post by Kaizen Bonsai

When it comes to growing your own Bonsai tree, there is a common misconception that they are extremely difficult to care for. However, this is not the case and beginners are perfectly capable of growing their own Bonsai tree indoors and caring for it. In this article, we will talk you through the three main techniques of growing a Bonsai tree; cultivation, styling and care.

August 07, 2020

Building a DIY Greenhouse in Your Backyard

August 07, 2020/ Kelly Pemberton

guest post by Anita Ginsburg

A greenhouse is going to provide your family with a constant supply of fresh produce, but building that type of structure can be a major undertaking. Well before you break ground, you will need to spend a little bit of time carefully planning out every step in this project.

July 22, 2020

How to Reduce and Greenify Your Power Consumption

July 22, 2020/ Kelly Pemberton

If you are concerned about energy costs and the effect of fossil fuels on the environment, there are several things you can do to reduce your power usage and lower your energy bills. If everyone does their part, we can significantly reduce carbon emissions and lessen our environmental impact. While ending global warming will require more widespread change, the changes you make will help and can be personally fulfilling. Consider the following tips to become a more conscientious energy user.

July 08, 2020

Home Sweet Homestead: 4 Things You Need When You Start Homesteading

July 08, 2020/ Kelly Pemberton

Guest post by Anita Ginsburg

For many of us, city life has become a drag. We long for our own land where we can be our own masters self-sufficient, supplying ourselves and our families with everything we need.

In many ways, homesteading is the American Dream. If you have considered adopting a self-sufficient lifestyle recently, read on to get an idea of where to start.

June 30, 2020

5 Ways to Grow an Indoor Herb Garden

June 30, 2020/ Kelly Pemberton

It is relatively simple and straightforward to grow a herb garden indoors as long as you have the relevant knowledge. Growing your herb garden is an excellent way to satisfy all your needs without going to the market to buy them again and again. The current situation with the pandemic means you should minimize the times you venture out, as you risk contracting the virus every time you go out.

June 25, 2020

Top Tips for Eco-Friendly Driving

June 25, 2020/ Kelly Pemberton

Guest post by Rosette Monell

There have been many movements and innovations that promote being eco-friendly on the road. Fuel-efficient and electric vehicles, cars that use alternative sources for fuel, or simply cleaning your car’s exhaust pipe are only a few examples of eco-friendly driving methods and inventions. Environment-friendly measures are being pushed for vehicles since these machines contribute heavily to the pollution of our surroundings.

June 18, 2020

How to Make Your Home Plumbing More Efficient and User Friendly

June 18, 2020/ Kelly Pemberton

Are you looking for ways to shave a few dollars off your monthly expenses? The answer might be in your pipes. While an extra gallon of water usage here or there may seem like nothing, all that wasted water adds up on your bill quickly. However, many people worry that saving water means inconvenience. If you want to cut your water bill without compromise, consider these four efficient and user-friendly solutions.

June 10, 2020

Building Your Green Dream Home

June 10, 2020/ Kelly Pemberton

Guest post by Jade Piper

Heating and Cooling

Decide how you will heat and cool your home. Fireplaces, wood stoves, and natural heating are lovely, but they do not cool very well. An energy-zapping cooling system will not be very green. There are, however, green options for heating and cooling systems. Determine which method will meet the needs of your family and home size.

June 04, 2020

How to Reduce Energy Waste in a Small Home

June 04, 2020/ Kelly Pemberton

Owning a small home allows you to avoid steep utility bills. However, maintaining a green lifestyle can make your house even more efficient. Here are a few tips on how to reduce energy waste.

May 28, 2020

Using integrated pest management in your home garden: why it’s more important than ever

May 28, 2020/ Kelly Pemberton

(updated April 3, 2025)

If you’ve ever had a garden, you’ve dealt with pests. That’s an inevitable part of gardening; some seasons you may find that your garden is relatively pest-free, while other seasons herbivore pests will ravage your plants. Most gardeners resign themselves to having to share at least some of their crops with pests, and some even plant things that are specifically meant to attract herbivores so that they’ll spare other parts of the garden Whether it’s insect pest or the animal variety, there are a number of steps you can take to minimize damage to your plants without harming the environment and without resorting to the use of pesticides or other poisons.