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Easy Green

One thing I seem to always hear from my friend is “I wanna be green, but it just seems expensive and hard.” Okay, so maybe you don’t have thousands of dollars to replace your kitchen appliances with new Energy Star appliances all at once. And maybe it is too expensive where you live to purchase organic meats and fruit. Maybe you live in an urban area where you can’t grow your own produce or you don’t have enough money to trade your old clunker car in for a hybrid. But, as I have said before, being green isn’t always expensive … Continue reading →

Home Month in Review: November 2008

Is your home ready for the holidays and winter? Now that November is over, it is time to gear up for the December ahead. Take a look at last months articles and see if there is anything you missed! November 1st Home Blog Month in Review: October As I sit here looking out my window at the backyard, the birds are hovering in the pine tree against a strong wind and steady rain. The temperature is chilly today, and the calendar reminds me that we have left October behind. November 2nd Fall and Holiday Decorating with Nature 2 Isn’t it … Continue reading →

Home Blog Month in Review: October

As I sit here looking out my window at the backyard, the birds are hovering in the pine tree against a strong wind and steady rain. The temperature is chilly today, and the calendar reminds me that we have left October behind. October 1st Buy a Home for $1.75 It seems that the housing crisis has made some interesting news lately. Home Month in Review: September 2008 Has the weather turned cooler now that September has passed? Pretty soon, it will be time to get that heat turned back on! Meanwhile, check out all of the articles that were posted … Continue reading →

Low-Flow Toilets

Low-Flow Toilets have had a bad reputation, but today’s models are a new generation of technology, featuring high efficiency and even lower water usage. In fact, new toilets can use less than a gallon of water. Compare that with the pre-1992 models that used from three to five gallons of water per flush. Why did I choose 1992? That is because the 1992 Energy Policy Act banned the sale of 1.6 gallon toilets (that used 3-5 gallons per flush). Homeowners in general weren’t too happy with the act because early low-flow toilets were not always effective, requiring more than one … Continue reading →

Cool Green Gadgets

If you want to see what might be in store in the future for your home, you might not need to look any where but the most recent Electrolux Design Lab competition. Here are some of the innovative inventions that won prizes. who knows, you may be seeing these products for your home in a few years. The top prize in the competition went to a student from Hungary who designed the E-Wash. This is a compact washing machine that uses soap nuts instead of detergent. Soap nuts are a natural product that can be grown and harvested, so it … Continue reading →

Redoing the Kitchen

And now for our next major project, we want to update our kitchen. This isn’t going to be a redesign to our dream kitchen, but we will be changing out many of the components of the kitchen. We will do most of the work ourselves, and let me tell you that it is all overwhelming. Last afternoon, we went over to our local home improvement store to take a look at some of the various options that are out there. today, we plan on traveling to a flooring store to get even more information. Here are some of the choices … Continue reading →

Time to Toss: What is the Shelf Life?

Cleaning out the pantry is a great idea. Not only will it improve your home by removing clutter, but chances are good that your kitchen is harboring food that has long since reached its natural shelf life. This is especially true for spices, seasonings and staples. Using old spices is the equivalent of tossing dirt on your food. On the other hand, there are some foods that can last almost indefinitely. Although I cook a lot, there are still items that I just don’t get to on a regular basis. When we moved last year, I took the opportunity to … Continue reading →

How to Buy an Oven

Buying an oven can be a complicated business. There are decisions to be made about the type and the features. Here is an easy guide to help you determine the best oven for your home. The first decision to make when looking for an oven is whether to get a range or a built-in model. With a range, you get the oven plus the cook top all in the same unit. A range is very affordable, with prices starting at $300. The size of a range oven is standard, so if you are replacing the oven, you won’t have to … Continue reading →

Home Week in Review: November 19 – 25

Happy Thanksgiving! During this busy week, you may have missed some of the topics we covered. If so, here they are, at a glance: 5 Kitchen Design Solutions for Easy Accessibility Whether your designing for yourself, your family, to make guests comfortable, or with a buyer in mind should you sell your home soon, these tips will help you create a more functional kitchen for all. Countdown to Thanksgiving: Three Days Left Continuing with the countdown to the holiday theme (which can be adapted for other holidays), three days left means there’s little time and lots to do. Today is … Continue reading →

Three Ways to Go Green In Your Kitchen Design

Environmentally friendly design elements can greatly enhance your kitchen. Whether you are doing a complete remodel or just a little updating, consider these three suggestions for building good design and saving the planet at the same time. Some of the suggestions will help you save energy immediately, while the others will make it easier to conserve your resources. Energy Star Choose appliances and products that meet Energy Star standards, and you’ll save energy by doing the things you normally do in the kitchen. There are many Energy Star products out there, from the standard refrigerators and other appliances we have … Continue reading →