How to Make Your Home Plumbing More Efficient and User Friendly

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How to Make Your Home Plumbing More Efficient and User Friendly

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.

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Building Your Green Dream Home

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Building Your Green Dream Home

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.

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CBD Oil for Managing ADHD: Does It Work?

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CBD Oil for Managing ADHD: Does It Work?

Cannabidiol (CBD) needs no introduction. However, for the uninitiated, CBD is one of more than 120 extracts of the cannabis plant, which medical experts recommend for the treatment of various diseases.

Cannabis is a plant genus that produces several variants, including hemp and marijuana. Cannabidiol can be extracted from either of these variants. However, the substance is mostly derived from hemp because hemp-derived CBD contains insignificant traces of the psychoactive cannabis compound – tetrahydrocannabinol (THC).

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These Air Purifying Plants Can Improve Your Mental and Physical Health

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These Air Purifying Plants Can Improve Your Mental and Physical Health

Guest post by Mona Freund

It’s no secret that spending time outside is good for us. Studies show that only two hours per week spent in nature can be beneficial to our health. It doesn’t really matter whether you get this outside time while hiking, gardening or simply sitting in your backyard. If you’re not fortunate enough to own a backyard, you can still bring a touch of green and fresh air into your life by adding plants to your interior decor. Plants increase our ability to focus, boost our happiness and reduce our stress level, which makes them the perfect addition to any inside space.

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

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

(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.

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20 Easy Ways to Save Water Around the House While Staying Home

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20 Easy Ways to Save Water Around the House While Staying Home

Most of us are so used to having constant access to fresh and clean water that we take it for granted. While we need water to survive, we also waste a huge amount of it on things we don’t need. It’s estimated that the average American uses about 152 gallons (575 litres) of water a day, while the average European uses around 66 gallons (250 litres) of water. In comparison, people in developing countries have about 5 gallons (19 litres) to use every day – assuming they have any at all.

Many people don’t realize that water is a finite resource, and our supply is running out as the population is increasing. The United Nations has already warned us that five billion people could be affected by water shortages by 2050, so it’s crucial that we change the way we use water and find ways of cutting down our consumption.

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How to Create a Kitchen Garden (Infographic)

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How to Create a Kitchen Garden (Infographic)

Guest post by Alan Crowe

Many of us live in situations where we don’t have the benefit of access to vast open spaces of green. With apartment living, you might be lucky to have a balcony and maybe a communal space to enjoy. Just because you don’t have a garden doesn’t mean you can’t get involved in gardening, though!

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15 Highly Achievable Sustainable Living Ideas for an Eco-Friendly Home (infographic)

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15 Highly Achievable Sustainable Living Ideas for an Eco-Friendly Home (infographic)

(updated 3/29/2025)

People across the world are growing more environmentally conscious and mindful of the future of the generations to come. That's why they're starting to adopt sustainable living practices: to preserve the Earth's withering resources.

Statistics show that a lot of people are starting to show a general concern for the environment, with 77% of individuals expressing their desire to learn more about a sustainable lifestyle. Now, more than ever, many people have attained at least a minimum level of understanding of the extent of the environmental damage brought upon by overconsumption, excessive production of "throwaway" items, and fast culture.

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Going Green for Earth Day and Beyond

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Going Green for Earth Day and Beyond

Guest post by Emily Borst

April 22, recognized globally as Earth Day, is a reminder to every one of the steps we can take to reduce our environmental impact, live a more eco-friendly lifestyle, and ensure that the planet is around for many generations to come. Though this is important to keep in mind year-round, we get a much-needed gentle push every April to pick up some greener habits.

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Stay Healthy at Home with Natural Pesticide Solutions

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Stay Healthy at Home with Natural Pesticide Solutions

Guest post by Jaclyn Crawford

Pesticides are some of the most toxic chemicals to be found around the home — and unfortunately, they are found around the home all too often. Consider the risks. According to the National Cancer Institute, childhood cancer has increased nearly 30 percent since pesticides became commonly used household products. In addition to the cancer link, chemicals found in pesticides have been associated with allergies, birth defects, and even psychological disorders.

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Reducing Consumption: How to Recycle Washing Machines and Dryers

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Reducing Consumption: How to Recycle Washing Machines and Dryers

Removing large appliances can be challenging and require extra care. The good news is that there are safe ways to dispose of items like a washing machine and dryer without putting your health or the environment in danger. Please continue reading to find tips to recycle large items like these the right way.

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