by dave | Jul 1, 2012 | Staff Column
Back to the tips. Roasting chestnuts and marshmallows in your fireplace may be fun, but is your fireplace leaking heat (and money) out of your chimney? Here are a couple of tips to make your fireplace more efficient. Do you use your fireplace often? Learn how to build...
by dave | Jul 1, 2012 | Staff Column
Back to the tips.On average, produce has to travel 1,500 miles before it can even get to the shelves. In his book, Deep Economy, author Bill McKibben takes a look at the Food Miles of produce consumed in Iowa. Carrots, from California, travel 1,690 miles. Potatoes,...
by dave | Jul 1, 2012 | Staff Column
Back to the tips. Similar to the previous tip, bank statements have become an unnecessary waste of paper. Log on to your bank’s website and retrieve your statements online! In fact, some banks may even charge you for a paper statement! Back to the...
by dave | Jul 1, 2012 | Staff Column
Back to the tips. Why run the shower while you are shampooing/conditioning? Many showerheads now come with a pause button! It may not save the world, but it can save a couple of gallons of water each shower. Check out this article by WiseBread on how to shower in...
by dave | Jul 1, 2012 | Staff Column
Back to the tips. 44% of the average energy bill is dedicated to heating and cooling our homes, even when no one is at home! One solution: lighten up on the heating and AC. Sweatshirts, ugly sweaters, and snugly blankets do wonders in the winter. And who doesn’t...
