Are you planning to do a lot of holiday baking this week?  Plan ahead a little for optimal oven use. Read more…

We run a dehumidifier in our basement to keep things dry, and I hate to pour that water down the drain.  In the past I’ve suggested using it to water the garden or lawn.  But I don’t have enough house plants to put all that water to good use.  Here’s another idea for emptying the dehumidifier.  Read more…

If you’re planning a holiday get together at your home, you’ll probably have a bunch of muddy, snowy shoes on your hands when guests arrive.  Instead of relying on your trusty doormat to get their shoes clean, asking your guests to remove their shoes at the door can save you lots of cleaning time (and energy) after the holidays. It can also keep your home healthier, by keeping outdoor contaminates from being tracked through your home. Read more…

I was chatting with a good friend yesterday.  She mentioned that there was a major house fire in the house next door to hers.  The cause?  A malfuntioning coffee pot.  It hadn’t been left on, but it was still plugged in. Read more…

Growing up, I used a new towel every time I showered.  I just thought that was how it was done.  College, and the coin op laundry room cured me of that habit fast.

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This week we’ve talked about green changes from the Jump Start to Green Guide to Green, and all of them have not only been ways to save energy an/or cut pollution, most have been money savers as well.  Let’s go through and add up the savings.

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We have a big window in our living room. I like it, because there’s a big beautiful tree in the front yard, and I love having such a great view of it. Argo loves to look out the window and bark at anyone who dares to walk on the sidewalk, or close their car door. The down side of the big window is that it’s old, and even with the storm windows in place, it’s quite drafty.

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I’m sure you know that running your car to defrost your windows is a waste of gas.  Still, that doesn’t mean it’s fun put in time with an ice scraper in the morning.  What if you could stop the ice before it started? Read more…

Having a big crowd over for holiday festivities?  Read more…

I remember a radio commercial from way back that had someone singing, “take the train to the plane, take the train to the plane.”  But Carbonfund.org has a good reason for just taking the train on your next trip.

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