Go Green :Tag :The Fun Times Guide to Household Tips

By Lynnette on Oct 12, 9:13 AM | Unpublish this post | 0 | 0 Comments

Do's & Don't When Making A Rain Barrel For Rainwater Collection

Did you know that 623 gallons of water can be harvested from 1 inch of rain on a 1,000-square-foot roof? As far as rain barrels are concerned, a typical 1/2-inch rainfall will fill a 50- to 55-gallon barrel.

By Regina on Apr 20, 4:50 PM | Unpublish this post | 0 | 0 Comments

Recycling Companies & Recyclable Materials You Might Not Think Of

Following are some of the more unusual things that you can indeed recycle that you may not have thought of, plus some tips for where to recycle such items.

By Regina on Mar 16, 12:05 AM | Unpublish this post | 1 | 0 Comments

All About Portable Space Heaters - Which One Is Best?

Before you buy a portable space heater, there are some things that you should know about electric space heaters, radiant space heaters, convection space heaters, and the differences between vented and unvented space heaters.

By Regina on Dec 6, 12:13 AM | Unpublish this post | 0 | 0 Comments

How To Do A Home Energy Audit Yourself

An energy audit can save you 5% to 30% on heating bills each year. That's a savings of up to $1,000 per winter! And you don't have to hire someone to come in and do an energy audit on your home; you can do it yourself! Here's how to do your own home energy audit.

By Regina on Dec 1, 6:11 PM | Unpublish this post | 0 | 0 Comments

How To Insulate Your Water Heater

There is one very simple thing you can do to help save on your energy bills each month: insulate your water heater! Here's how to insulate your water heater, using step-by-step instructions.

By Regina on Nov 25, 1:53 PM | Unpublish this post | 0 | 0 Comments

7 Easier Ways To Rake Leaves (...And Keep It FUN!)

Great tips to make raking leaves and other yard debris even easier. These are things I bet most people wouldn't even think of...

By Lynnette on Apr 5, 3:17 PM | Unpublish this post | 0 | 3 Comments

Best Reusable Shopping Bags & How You Can Get One FREE!

Walmart is giving away 1 million free reusable shopping bags this month. Here's how to get yours. And, if you missed out on that one-time offer, then check out this list of fun reusable shopping bags and why you need one now...

By Lynnette on Feb 18, 9:43 AM | Unpublish this post | 0 | 1 Comment

Who Owns Those Fun Green Health & Beauty Companies & Ideas?

Going green can mean big money for small businesses, fun products, and new careers. My favorite part: How big mega businesses gobbled up some smaller -- but very popular -- household brands. Here they are...

By Lynnette on Feb 3, 3:53 PM | Unpublish this post | 0 | 3 Comments

Kill A Watt Energy Tester... A Fun Gadget To Help You Go Green?

We tried out the Kill A Watt electricity usage monitor this weekend. I've always wondered how much energy we're wasting in our home. And if there's a way to save money on electric bills, then I'm all for it! We've been trying to be more 'green' these days. Maybe this fun-looking little gadget will help.