Water. You can’t live without it. Bountiful as it may seem, gushing out of your faucet or gurgling from the toilet bowl at a pace of 1.6 gallons in just a few seconds, water is actually pretty scarce in other places of the world. Besides, it’s expensive, precious and not to be wasted.
So, how can you save it? Here’s a list of five water-saving home ideas. Check these out and see how you might be able to save a few more gallons in your home. (more…)
Light up your home without boosting up your power bill. We need light, but we also need to protect the environment and promote a lower energy bill. With these energy-efficient home light bulbs, you can do all three—get some light, conserve some energy, and watch the reduction in your home energy bill. These light bulbs are the leaders in energy savings.
#1 – Sylvania General Purpose
You can easily find Sylvania General Purpose bulbs at the local hardware store. Not only do they produce a great light, but they’re also relatively inexpensive. Sylvania’s products are great for general purposes. You may see a slight lack of crisp brightness that you’ll find in some other bulbs, but for their energy efficiency and all-round cost effectiveness, they are a great choice. (more…)
Here’s an irresistible idea. Spend a little, save a lot, and do it all while befriending the environment. It’s possible. By making five simple, inexpensive home improvements, you can go a long way toward saving cash and improving the efficiency and comfort of your home.
If you haven’t done it by now, replacing the incandescent bulbs in your house with CFL bulbs will save up to 30 percent on your lighting bill. In addition, CFLs last 10 times longer than traditional incandescent bills, look just as beautiful, and cost about the same amount. It’s as easy as changing a light bulb… and saving big time. (more…)
