Plant Trees-few people realize just what wonders a few well-placed trees can work! A tree can produce both shade and shelter for your home, reducing both heating and cooling costs (plus, it will add to the value of your home!). Use only Energy Star fluorescent light bulbs; when you are shopping for new appliances, be

Whether you work from home, or just have a desk in the corner, here are a few simple tips to make your home office a greener place. It may even make it a more efficient space, too! Choosing to buy a laptop over a desktop computer saves a lot on your energy bill. They use

Sell or donate unwanted items and furniture before you move. This means you will need fewer boxes, throw out less garbage, and need less gas to move your things. Try to find used boxes or reusable containers to pack your belongings. A great place to look for them is online through sites such as Craigslist,

You can clean practically anything with vinegar! Just add a bit of warm water and scrub away. The vinegar smell dissipates quickly. Clean the microwave by placing a microwaveable bowl filled with water and the juice of a lemon in the microwave oven, bringing it to a boil. The moisture will loosen any bits in

For some of us, recycling is second nature. For others, it’s a new habit. Throwing cardboard boxes in the recycling bin is one option, but here are a few unique ideas for ways you can get better use of recycling in your life! Rinse any glass or plastic items well to prevent a smelly recycling

Turn off lights when leaving a room. It seems obvious, but most of us are still guilty of forgetting from time to time! Unplug your kitchen appliances such as the toaster and coffee maker when you are not using them. Even when sitting idle, plugged in appliances consume small amounts of electricity that can easily

With gas prices still high and the economy slow to recover, tips on how to reduce the amount of gas we need for our vehicles is always helpful. These tips can also help you do your part to make our planet a greener place! Walk and bike whenever possible. Most of us use the car

Every month, that energy bill comes in the mail. With a bit of help, you can get your energy costs under control, and get that bill looking leaner every month! Now the only question is, what are you going to do with all those savings? Select energy-efficient windows, skylights, and doors when replacing existing ones.

Walk or bike to work, or to run your errands. Not only is this an easy way to help the planet, it can also save you money and give you a workout! Turn off the lights. We’ve all heard this one before, but if we all did it the impact would be enormous. Recycle. Setting

You have a lot of control over the condition your car is in-and the better the condition, the longer it will keep getting you where you need to go! Be sure you take your car in for regular checkups! Engine oil, transmission fluid, and coolant should be checked every 3,000 miles. Pay a little extra