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- Improve Your Gas Mileage, 7 Simple Steps to Save Gas - by Submitted on Jan 24, 2010 from Simon ByholmGas is getting more and more expensive and if you have a long commute or if you just like to drive the gas bill can become a burden. Luckily there are many ways to save gas without investing in a new car or in fake add-on kits. I'll show you seven ways that are widely available and easy to ...
Views: 843(1 vote) - What is Feng Shui / Can it help? - by Submitted on Jan 23, 2010 from Sharon SinclairWhat is Feng Shui? Where Intention Goes - Energy Flows Feng Shui is a spiritual practice which helps us look at our environment and see more clearing where we need work internally. In my practice of Feng Shui I use these principles to help you clear the obstructions and obsticles ...
Views: 1587(2 votes) - Geopathic Stress and Earth Energy - by Submitted on Jan 23, 2010 from Sharon SinclairGeopathic Stress Picture Geopathic Stress occurs when the earth's magnetic field is disturbed, either naturally or artificially and the background field we normally experience is changed. Geopathic Stress results in negative earth energies having a detrimental effect on us. EMF ...
Views: 5220(2 votes) - SPACE CLEARING - by Submitted on Jan 23, 2010 from Sharon SinclairSpace Clearing Space Clearing / House & Land Ceremonies? Most clearings and ceremonies can be done in 2-3 hours, depending on the size of the house or business. If your home or business is more than 3000 square feet, it is a good idea for us to talk about what specific problems and ...
Views: 1963(2 votes) - First Time Buyers: Go Green, Recycle! - by Submitted on Jan 23, 2010 from Christopher ShawYou know, it wasn't until I saw an episode of the Oprah Winfrey show concerning the growing problem of landfills that are full of materials that will never go away, that I realized how extremely important it is to recycle. Unfortunately many things that we use on a daily basis and simply discard ...
Views: 1299(1 vote) - Energy-Efficient Windows Offer View to Savings - by Submitted on Jan 22, 2010 from Al CompasUnless you’re looking out energy-efficient windows, you might as well be watching your dollars escape from your home. That’s because your windows are central to keeping energy savings in your pocket while giving your home the cozy climate you want inside and the pleasant appearance you want ...
Views: 879 - Help Support Going Green Ideas and Preserve Energy - by Submitted on Jan 22, 2010 from Clifford MacHanterIn the most present situation of the earth nowadays it is a wonder to all environmental analysts on how to hold an environmental awareness to create idealistic and socialistic ideas to every person on how to help support going green ideas and to preserve energy. The ordinary perception of going ...
Views: 945 - How to Grow Your Fruit and Vegetables as a Vegetarian or Vegan - by Submitted on Feb 10, 2010 from Sol DanmeriBeing a vegetarian means you can have fun in your garden too. Growing your own fruit and vegetables definitely puts you in control of what you are eating. You get the benefit of having your vegetables fresh, fresh, fresh, as well as knowing that what you are eating is chemical and pesticide ...
Views: 1441(6 votes) - Natural Cleaning With Essential Oils - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2021 from Wendy MackayCleaning and maintaining your home using natural ingredients including essential oils rather than using toxic chemicals is a cheaper, more environmentally friendly way and it smells SO much better! My top 5 Essential Oils for use around the home are - Tea tree – for its antibacterial ...
Views: 1825(5 votes) - 10 Top Eco-Sustainable, Green, and Economically Efficient Trends for 2010 - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2010 from Nwenna KaiThe best gift that the current economic state has given to us is that it has exposed all the ills of our planet on a metaphysical, psychic, mental, emotional, spiritual, economic, physical, and social level. Because of the economy, people have been forced to make different decisions about their ...
Views: 1493 - "How to Make Solar Panels - A Review of Earth 4 Energy" - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2010 from Anthony ParkerWe live in a world where green energy is becoming increasingly popular and there are reasons to introduce it to your own home or business. One of the best ways to benefit from green energy is to install solar power. If you want to eliminate some of the cost of solar you should look at the ...
Views: 1169 - Renewable Energy Sources For Dummies….Let Us Break It Down For You - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2010 from Neelima ReddyIt seems like every time I turn on the news or open the morning paper there is something about ‘renewable energy sources’. I felt like I had been living under a rock because I wasn’t sure at all of what this was or how it would affect me. So, like many of you I decided to research ...
Views: 1043(1 vote) - Ideas on How to Install Natural Stone - by Submitted on Jan 03, 2010 from Peter SamsNatural stone is a beautiful housing material that has some amazing characteristics and unique properties that stands among other housing materials. Installing a natural stone into a new home whether its granite, limestone, or sandstone adds beauty and value to your home. However, maintaining ...
Views: 709(1 vote) - And That's My Take...(Climate Change - What's The Big Deal?) - by Submitted on Jan 01, 2010 from Curtis SagmeisterAnd That’s My Take...(Climate Change – What’s The Big Deal?) ©2010 by Curtis Sagmeister. All Rights Reserved. Over the past few years, mainstream media has picked up on the idea that global climate change is a negative event and that we should be yelling at the tops of our collective lungs ...
Views: 895(3 votes) - How To Safely Transplant An Oak Tree? - by Submitted on Dec 31, 2009 from Neelima ReddyTransplanting is often done by gardeners while gardening. But you often get the doubt whether old trees like oak trees can be transplanted or not. You must be aware that oaks have deep root systems and are referred as tap roots. Oak trees more than 60 years old cannot be transplanted ...
Views: 1057(1 vote) - Extraordinary New Green Energy Innovations - by Submitted on Dec 31, 2009 from Neelima ReddyAmericans want clean energy, that’s been confirmed by many polls conducted to ascertain whether people support green, renewable energy. And though the economy has to some extent slowed progress in the world of renewable energy, there are still many amazing green energy innovations popping up ...
Views: 748(1 vote) - Homemade Hair Dye - What are the Three Most Effective Natural Hair Colorings? - by Submitted on Dec 29, 2009 from M RochellCommercial coloring products can be harder on the hair than homemade hair dye. The chemicals in hair dye can cause allergic reactions or even hair dye allergies which for some people can even land them in the emergency room! So, for those of us who want to avoid these kinds of problems, ...
Views: 3615(2 votes) - Moms: 3 Going Green Tips for Baby That Save You Money - by Submitted on Dec 29, 2009 from Lesley MattosOnce upon a time... not that very long ago, really, green was pretty much just a color - people just naturally paid more attention to money, not the environment, and "going green" meant changing you kitchen's color scheme. But no more: we're all trying to save money and be eco-friendly these ...
Views: 985(3 votes) - Lawn Brisbane movement is what we all need today - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2009 from Nicholas ReayBrisbane - capital city of Queensland, Australia, is admired for its skyscrapers, a high standard of living, Lawn Australia and a growing population. Considered one of the most affluent Australian cities, Brisbane enjoys the reputation of providing world-class education, commercial excellence, ...
Views: 785(3 votes) - Decorate Your Home in a Natural Way - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2009 from Peter SamsDecorating a home could be exhausting and the idea of what theme would be used is usually hard to consider. Many homeowners prefer a natural way of decorating their homes as well as used natural products to be implemented or to be incorporated inside the house. The better way to go green is to ...
Views: 877(3 votes) - Renewable Green Power - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2009 from Matthew InsellWe hear all the time how established sources of energy are being depleted and that something needs to be done to provide renewable green power. The strong idea you get after watching Al Gore’s An Inconvenient Truth is that we need to decrease our use of fossil fuel based energy production. The ...
Views: 791(3 votes) - Saving Money with Replacement Windows Impossible? Think Again - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2009 from Mike WrightWindows make one’s home complete. It brings in the light, the warmth as well as the feeling of being open into your very own home. And for those times you’d want peace and quiet, windows can serve as a refuge to blot out the noise from outside your home and give you the comfort you are looking ...
Views: 866(3 votes) - Electric Bicycles Green Transportation - by Submitted on Nov 24, 2009 from Alejandro ChaconElectric bicycles are one of the greenest forms of transportation there is.Green Electric bicycles are becoming more widely accepted, as the Consumer Product Safety Commission has recently classified electric bicycles as bicycles, provided the top assisted speeds do not exceed 20 mph, total ...
Views: 1134(2 votes) - Green Electric Mopeds Good for the Environment - by Submitted on Nov 24, 2009 from Alejandro ChaconElectric mopeds are not powered by a gas engine, but with a motor powered by electric batteries. And are powered by an electric motor and offer those who are environmentally conscience a good source of alternative transportation. Electric mopeds are great to have and many people love to use them ...
Views: 1525(3 votes) - Natural Stone - An Ideal Stone Material to Your Home - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2009 from Peter SamsBasically natural stone is an element which is composed of different mineral resources, a superior durable surface material and one of the most popular flooring materials way back hundreds of years ago up this days. Even with the construction of some historical landmarks such as the Giza ...
Views: 743(1 vote) - Why Choose Natural Stone? - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2009 from Peter SamsStones are the most abundant product of nature. They are called rocks and is one of the most important thing on earth. Stones are either natural or synthetic. Natural stones have coarse texture while synthetic stones were smooth. Natural stones are very natural to look especially at close ...
Views: 670(3 votes) - Incorporate Your Property with Architectural Ironmongery - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2009 from Kenny SmithThe art of architectural ironmongery have been utilized hundreds of years ago up to this modern times. Mankind have been used simple kind of ironmongery such as hinges for centuries already which probably guarded some ancient holding pen and ended up guarding heavy doors of houses and offices ...
Views: 880(1 vote) - Defending the Underdog: The Bright Side of Energy-Saving CFL Bulbs - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2009 from Peter EllinwoodMarket dynamics often demonstrate that subsidies create unsustainable demand for the products to which they apply. Witness the auto sales acceleration in July and August of this year while the federal "Cash for Clunkers" program was in effect. Since the program ended, domestic auto sales have ...
Views: 1177(2 votes) - The Importance of Architectural Ironmongery - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2009 from Kenny SmithArchitectural ironmongery have contributed a lot in any construction buildings and had an obvious implications and importance on the outcome of an architectural landmarks. The importance of architectural ironmongery in the beautification and restoration of any dull-houses is a well-established ...
Views: 1692(3 votes) - Chaga -- Healing Extract with Surprising Effects - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2010 from Dr. Erica GoodstonePeople are reporting some surprising healing effects from taking a few drops of a special extract, twice a day. How can such a small amount of effort lead to big changes in the body? The secret lies in the chemical components found in Chaga. What is Chaga? The chaga mushroom has been ...
Views: 7676(3 votes) - How Much Stress Will Post Peak Oil Cause You? Are You Ready? - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2009 from Jill PrinceAre you ready for the lifestyle changes you will need to make post peak oil? Can you live without a car or truck or even buses? Huh?!? So, the story goes that as of about 2012, the world’s ability to supply oil will cease to meet the demand for oil. After that point, the cost to bring the ...
Views: 1877(2 votes) - HOW TO MAKE A VISION BOARD TO HELP YOU GO GREEN - PLUS ECOFRIENDLY TIPS! - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2009 from JOYCE SCHWARZOkay, now here is the surprise-- all vision boards are really green and eco-friendly because they are really recycling magazines One of the most eco-friendly ways to celebrate Earth Day with your family, office mates and school class is to create a Vision Board. REMIX: RECYCLING MAGAZINES & ...
Views: 3206(9 votes) - The Dos and Don'ts of Regifting - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2009 from A.J. MillerAs someone who helps people deal with too much "stuff" and not enough space for it all (FYI: it doesn't matter how much space you have, you never have enough!), I think that regifting is a great way to be green, get the right item to the right person and declutter at the same time. In case ...
Views: 1089(3 votes) - Is Do It Yourself Solar Doable? Part 1: The Design Process - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2009 from Kriss BergethonFor homeowners around the world, the idea of reducing their power bills and helping the planet is pretty enticing. The problem now as it always has been is money. Solar can be expensive, and even with government rebates the cost can scare some people away. If you are a do-it-yourselfer you've ...
Views: 1835(1 vote) - Carbon Footprint: How Creating a Sustainable Business Makes You Money - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2009 from Dr. Ken PollockYou don’t have to wait for “Cap and Trade” to pass the US Congress to embrace carbon neutrality. Carbon Credits are a responsible and cost effective way to not only help produce non-oil energy projects, but reduce your corporate costs, engage your employees and gain a Green Marketing advantage ...
Views: 989(1 vote) - Dream house plans - the features you need - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2009 from Moti WynerWhen building or buying make sure your dream house plans, incorporate these features. You can't even begin talking about how to create dream house plans without talking about a swimming pool on the property. Everyone wants to be able to host an awesome pool party, as well as do laps at any ...
Views: 1959(2 votes) - Modern house plans - four cool features - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2009 from Moti WynerThese four cool features can be found in modern house plans. I. In today's world of increasing violence and danger, many modern house plans include sophisticated security and surveillance systems. Some recent innovations in this field enable video monitoring software to detect unusual ...
Views: 2316(2 votes) - Mediterranean House Plans - Tips For Your Home Makeover - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2009 from Moti WynerAre you looking to add some spice and warmth to your home? Read this article to discover easy ways to create a Mediterranean feel inside and outside your home. * Landscaping tips Mediterranean house plans should go together with a good layout for your garden. Firstly, make sure to add lush ...
Views: 1416(2 votes) - Monsanto’s Toxic and Mutated World – Is Sugar Safe to Eat? - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2009 from Byron RichardsIt should come as no surprise when a Monsanto product poisons the earth and our food. Our planet has never recovered from the forty-year Monsanto-led PCB contamination that was banned in the U.S. in 1977. To this day environmental PCBs continue to degrade into highly toxic furans and dioxins, ...
Views: 2002(3 votes) - Solar Energy Meets DIY - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2009 from Stu WardsSolar electricity was once the pipe dream of a bunch of fringe engineers pursuing the notion that there must be a way to avoid conforming to society’s use of electricity from the main grid. Thank goodness the solar energy enthusiasts persisted. We now have a huge number of options for the ...
Views: 631 - Saving Money by Recycling at the Grocery Store - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2009 from Cristian StanWith the world in its current economic crisis there are plenty of people that are looking to save money by recycling. This draws the attention to stores like grocery stores; they want to get new customers while keeping the ones they already have. The outrageous costs of fuel have been in the ...
Views: 1372(1 vote) - Sleep Right or Die Early - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2009 from Jim BlondinPillows: Killing us softly. This is not just a catchy title but a fact. You can not live well unless you sleep well! “We die without sleep”! Our organs shut down without sleep! Proven by a researcher who kept animals awake from 6 months to 30 months and stated “they did not die from not ...
Views: 1705(5 votes) - Losing Weight Eating Organic Foods - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2009 from Chef Marty RichardsonToday it seems like everyone is looking for the weight loss secret, the so-called silver bullet, the one diet, pill or exercise that will help them drop lots of weight with very little effort. Whether it's the water diet or the latest exercise craze, people just want to lose weight quickly. ...
Views: 2055(1 vote) - Tap Water Contamination - Chlorine, Fluoride and Toxins, Oh My! - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Scott SmithThree decades after the passage of the Clean Water Act, new chemicals continue to pollute our water. And now hormone disrupting chemicals are feminizing male fish and frogs, causing them to produce eggs in their testes. Sounds a bit like a sci-fi story, huh? Unfortunately, this is ...
Views: 2577(1 vote) - Space of Love Diary. A Living Story. - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2009 from Yuri SmirnovTwo thoughts – two hearts, joined aspiration, Unite for beautiful creation, For God’s and our joyful contemplation! To a future world, to a world-with-God, We take a step – right here, not beyond May all our planet and our world On every single plane of Being Begin to shine with Dreams of ...
Views: 1927 - Helpful Tricks to Treat your Halloween Guests - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2009 from Merryl BrownUsing these simple tips, you can create a fabulous party for your children’s Halloween party that is fun, unique, and environmentally friendly. • Serve food, drinks, and treats that are organic and/or locally made. Homemade cookies and cupcakes are a great alternative to mass-produced ...
Views: 1064(2 votes) - How to choose a professional conservatory or orangery builder? - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2009 from Aaron PeterFrom conservatories to orangeries, garden rooms to contemporary glass spaces there has never been more choice when it comes to choosing the correct installation for your property. However, it pays to do some research and choose a company that offers not only design and installation capabilities ...
Views: 2214 - Organic Pet Food - Why Natural Does Not Mean the Same As Organic? - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2009 from Chef Marty RichardsonOrganic food enjoys an ever-widening consumer base and rightly so, as it is better for people and the environment. However, when it comes to feeding your pets, most people don't know organic pet food exists. Most people treat their pets like 4-legged children, some going so far as to literally ...
Views: 1480(4 votes) - Natural Energy - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2009 from Paul BuchananIt is so refreshing to know that the world is slowly waking up to being organic. Whole Food stores are the new grocery store destination and more and more things seem to be turning green. More people are choosing paper over plastic or are driving gas saving cars. Now people are even turning to ...
Views: 993(1 vote) - Turning My City SolarSubmitted on Oct 12, 2009 from Paul BuchananI live in Los Angeles, California. If you know anything about my city you know how gross it is. If you look at it from above you can actually see the layer of smog lingering above. It is absolutely disturbing to think about. There are homeless people on every corner in the city and you can ...
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