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- Know the Hacks of Maintaining Allergy Free Homes for Healthy Living - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2017 from Ron SpencerIn the recent times, when pollution and dust have become a serious issue for children and old people suffering from diseases like asthma, making the house free from allergen component has become the primary consideration. The prominent home builders have come with various solutions to the ...
Views: 1483 - Home insurance vs Flood insurance - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2017 from Sophia MooreWhen is rain water considered flood water? When it hits the ground. For homeowners, this is an important distinction. Homeowners insurance does not cover flooding. Separate flood insurance must be purchased. In fact, if you live in a high-risk area you may have been required to get it before ...
Views: 1482 - Recycling your Sunglasses and Glasses for a Good Cause - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2011 from Sawas DeeSunglasses can come and go depending on your need. If you follow the latest trends of sunglasses you probably have collected a whole box of them. What can you do with your outdated sunglasses and glasses? Well, you can donate and have these recycled for others to use. There are about 150 ...
Views: 1482 - Going Green: Commercial Property Owners Can Cut Expenses with New Solar Film - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2009 from Craig HigdonCoupled with the economic climate and its recent effects on Commercial Real Estate, “going green” is just one of the choices available in an effort to cut costs in building and maintaining office buildings, retail stores, manufacturing facilities and malls. There can be significant savings in ...
Views: 1478 - 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: 1477(4 votes) - 3 Root Care Tips for Hydroponic Plants At Home - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2018 from Ron SpencerHydroponic plants are something that grows with the help of water, and there is no soil to help it gain nutrients. All possible nutrients that a plant needs to grow well are supplied to the water while letting it grow normally. A hydroponic system is something synonymous to indoor plantations, ...
Views: 1475(1 vote) - A “Green” Collection Is Good. But Then What? These Big-Brand Fashion Retailers Are Making Sustainability A Way of Life. - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsIt’s one thing for a big clothing retailer to launch an eco-friendly capsule collection (as Target did in April with the 100%-organic-cotton Loomstate for Target by CFDA-award-winning designer Rogan Gregory and partner Scott Mackinlay Hahn). It’s quite another to make going green an ongoing ...
Views: 1475(2 votes) - Home Food Gardens and Self Sufficient Living - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2011 from Robert KressAs we watch food prices continue to climb, with many signs supporting continued escalation, healthy home made foods are might become a financial challenge. We need to eat to live, and we need to eat well to thrive, so we don't have much of a choice but to let the grocery stores hit our wallets ...
Views: 1473(1 vote) - Someone sleeping …in my Office? - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2015 from Kathryn WilkingThere seems to be a problem in many homes: one room short! Many families are trying to accommodate a guest room, TV room, and a home office all in one space. A large percentage of families are spread out as jobs and opportunities send them out to the four corners of the earth. And when the ...
Views: 1473 - Sustainability Part III: A New World Order - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2011 from Barry LipscombThere are really just a few things we could do in order to begin living sustainably, but they require the huge first step of honoring our place in the world and finding harmony with our environment – a significant and profound shift in how we live. It’s more than a green movement of conserving ...
Views: 1473(1 vote) - Learn How To Take Care Of The Environment Despite The Pollution - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2012 from Williams BistlineContrary to popular belief, pollution has impacted the earth's ecosystem ages before the Industrial Revolution along with the World Wars. Even if those who started the "Going Green" movement had the best of purposes, it was long overdue. The planet continues to be getting hotter, the air is ...
Views: 1470 - Fifteen Things That You Can Do To Green Your School Campus - by Submitted on Sep 05, 2009 from Merryl BrownFifteen Things That You Can Do To Green Your School Campus By Merryl Brown, President, Merryl Brown Events Every one of us has the ability to make a difference on our child's school campus by making a few easy changes to school policies and practices. This is a wonderful opportunity to ...
Views: 1468(5 votes) - My Ways of Stress Control! - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2013 from Niki CleggI need to say straight off the bat stress is a killer and I don't intend to be a victim anytime soon! I am a sixty years old, hard working single mum of five adult children, eight grandchildren plus a great granddaughter. I still have two sons at home all of which means I do know and understand ...
Views: 1468(3 votes) - How Diesel Fuel is Made - by Submitted on May 10, 2012 from Max StabfordMost people understand that diesel fuel is used to power things such as truck engines, generators, and other large vehicles. But what many do not understand is how diesel works as a fuel and how it is made. This article will describe how the components of diesel are mined, combined, and then ...
Views: 1467 - 7 Simple Ways to Detox Your Home - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2010 from Christine EstersToxins are lurking everywhere. These harmful little substances have the ability to cause a variety of health problems. Not only are these toxins in your body, but in your beautiful home too! Of course, you may be familiar with outdoor air pollutants that are detrimental to your health. ...
Views: 1465(2 votes) - Are you doing your part? - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2010 from Traci BrosmanIt is important that we become better stewards of our planet. Here are some easy tips that everyone can implement. 1. Recycle more – Recycling one aluminum can saves enough energy to run a TV for three hours or a 100 watt light bulb for 20 hours. Each ton of mixed paper that is recycled can ...
Views: 1462 - Animal Testing - Support Brands Not Tested on Animals - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2009 from Stephen KnightIn 1988, I chose to spend an evening viewing Victor Schonfeld’s “The Animals Film.” This was a strange and revelatory experience. Sitting in front of a small screen, the history of animal exploitation flickered before my eyes. From the first steps in the 1930’s when farm animals were crowded ...
Views: 1459(1 vote) - Kubota Tractors - An introductory guide - by Submitted on May 17, 2011 from Peter MainBuying a used or new tractor is a major investment, both in terms of time and money. A tractor is most likely to be used as a part of farm machinery, and as such as part of a business. It is imperative therefore that you research thoroughly before you buy, because if you get it wrong, it ...
Views: 1458 - Which Home Appliances Use the Most Energy? - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2010 from Dawood MirzaHomeowners and business establishments are implementing energy saving initiatives on their own accord. These moves are wise on their part as energy saving activities are a must to conserve valuable resources and should have continuous implementation until the time technology is available that ...
Views: 1458 - Can I Reduce My Carbon Footprint By Installing UPVC Windows - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2012 from K QuinnMore than half of the windows installed in residential housing are using uPVC windows. This is because studies have shown that these windows have a much smaller impact on the environment. They are a must have for any discerning homeowner. They have designed in such a way to make them look very ...
Views: 1457 - Learn More About Professional And Consumer Grade Landscape Design Software Distinctions - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2012 from Kimberlie JohanssonThere's a significant difference between consumer grade and professional grade landscape design software that individuals should know when searching for the best software option that will fit their spending budget and meet their landscape design requirements. You will need to identify the ...
Views: 1457 - Enjoy the Colorful Flowers in Your Windows with the Help of Flower Window Boxes - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2012 from christine florenoEverybody wants to have a home that is surrounded by colorful flowers and green plants. It added to the homey effect of a certain house. It is also a welcome indicator that everybody who will stay in such house will definitely enjoy the cozy effect of the surroundings. That is why most people ...
Views: 1454 - GAALC SCHOOL OF MUSIC OFFERS YOU ONLINE PROGRAMS FOR HINDUSTANI CLASSICAL MUSIC - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2015 from Ebba MariaGAALC, Global Academy of Arts, Languages and Culture is offering you online training program on Hindustani classical music. The online program conducted on Skype or Google Hangout by GAALC and the program is a real time, Individual, interactive E learning program. GAALC is an international ...
Views: 1454 - A child remembers what he is – she knows that she is more than her body - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2010 from Pearl Shanti Lodur-LionheartThe child came to earth free as the wind and bright as the sun… He brought with him all the knowledge of the Universe… She remembers… He knows that he is more than his body… She knows that she is the Light… They know that the body is just a vehicle on the journey of ...
Views: 1453(9 votes) - Dear beautiful friend and amazing soul ! - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2010 from Pearl Shanti Lodur-LionheartThis is an open letter to the world. We have for some weeks now been thinking about what to do next. With a heavy heart we have made a decision, heavy because we daily receive mails from people who need our help and whom we have helped to a better life. Therefore it was not an easy ...
Views: 1451(7 votes) - Steam Away Pet Problems - by Submitted on Aug 15, 2011 from Jessica RuizIt seems today that more and more pets are having health issues. They will lick their paws until they're red and raw & get sick more often than they did twenty years ago. It also seems that more people are developing allergies to their pets, especially young children. Fleas are very common ...
Views: 1449 - Ascension & Leaving The Matrix, Part 2 - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2013 from Zarla LeahIf you don’t like the way the world is or how your country is, your first question would be, well, can I play a part in changing it for the better? If you find that the answer to that question is no, then your next question is, then shall I stay involved in this world the way it is, and do I ...
Views: 1448(1 vote) - Guidelines for Eco-friendly and Healthful Purchasing Choices - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsThe following are some basic guidelines to help you make green choices: Do: Replace products that are made from petrochemicals with products that are made with natural, non-hazardous and preferably renewable products. For example, use bamboo flooring that is finished with natural wax and ...
Views: 1447(1 vote) - Feng Shui for your Dining Room by Laura Cerrano featured in NEWSDAY - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2011 from Laura CerranoFeng Shui for your Dining Room by Laura Cerrano featured in NEWSDAY Feng Shui NYC consultant Laura Cerrano was featured in the Long Island NY Newspaper NEWSDAY about utilizing Feng Shui to enhance the energy and decorate your Dining Room. Carole Provenzale (Certified Feng Shui consultant and ...
Views: 1445(1 vote) - How Does Carbon Help In An Air Filter? - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2011 from Jim GatesAre you wondering if it’s important to use air conditioner filters that contain activated carbon? The addition of carbon can be a very important part of the manufacturing process for air filters. Adding carbon to the filter materials increases the adsorption properties of the air filter, ...
Views: 1444 - Earth Healing for Natural Disasters - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2012 from Ashley LeavyHold the stone in your hands and visualize the damage done by the natural disaster. Visualize yourself entering the *Larimar stone and see yourself pulling blue energy into your aura from the stone until your aura is saturated with blue energy. Visualize yourself holding any negativity within ...
Views: 1443(1 vote) - Flood in Pakistan Disasters and Precautions - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2011 from Nauman ZahidFlood is one of the most common natural disasters that significantly affect our lives, especially of those who live in flood-prone areas. Flood hazards can be local, affecting a small community or locality or very large affecting multiple states or an entire country. The devastating flood in ...
Views: 1443 - How to Create a Balanced Colour Scheme for Your Whole Home - by Submitted on Nov 29, 2014 from Janet VothHave you ever finished redecorating a room only to notice that it doesn’t match the rest of your home? Whether you have an open space design or separate rooms, choosing a whole home colour palette can create a feeling of harmony that makes your space work together visually. Here are some ...
Views: 1443 - Tips to Photographing Flowers - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2012 from Mark LaurieThis is a great month to capture colorful flowers. Here are some quick tips to remember when you do. Camera tricks: - Use a shallow depth of field (get your f-stop or aperture set to the lowest number you can.) This gives you a sea of color while making one flower pop out. - Try a ...
Views: 1443 - Advantages of Hiring a Junk Removal Company - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2015 from Lora DavisYou want to deal with some junk at home; perhaps it’s that old sofa or washing machine and you are wondering whether you need to hire a junk removal company for the same. The truth of the matter is that there are several advantages associated with using professional junk haulers as opposed to ...
Views: 1442 - Golden Rules Of Saving Energy - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2013 from Elisa IemmolaWith over 53 years experience in the heating trade who better to advise you than the company who’s founder invented the hot water cylinder jacket. Mr Patrick Butler came up with the idea whilst drinking a cup of tea in his three bedroom terrace in Minworth. He thought “If a tea cosy can keep ...
Views: 1442(1 vote) - Heating Your Business: How to Reduce Energy Costs - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2020 from Katie GordenIf you want to reduce your company’s energy costs, improving your industrial heating can be a good place to start. By finding ways to lower your heating expenses, you’ll be able to save money and help the environment while increasing the efficiency of your operation. Here are a few smart ways to ...
Views: 1442 - Benefits of Do It Yourself Eco-Friendly Electric Power In Your Own Home - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2011 from Trenton RodaIn today's market, you don't need to put down a large amount to make a professionally assembled and mounted windmill or pv cells in your private home to make your own personal DIY eco-friendly electricity. One can find straightforward "build-it-yourself" renewable electrical energy tutorials ...
Views: 1440 - Dealing with Hoarding Tendencies - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2012 from hey annaWaking up in a cluttered home is a normal occurrence for countless people. These individuals live in homes that are filled with junk and rubbish. In excessive cases the houses may not even have working plumbing or electricity. This is the sad existence of extreme hoarders. And because the ...
Views: 1438 - 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: 1437(6 votes) - Sustainability Part V: Cottage Industries In A Village Community - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2011 from Barry LipscombWhile the tops down approach of rewilding our governments and corporations (see last week’s blog) is a necessary step on the path to achieving a sustainable existence. It is not enough. We also need individual actions. We must actively participate if the change we desire is to manifest. We ...
Views: 1437(1 vote) - A Wake up call to the World - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2010 from Pearl Shanti Lodur-LionheartIt is indeed wonderful to LIVE in this fantastic time of awakening! Yet – at the same time we have to participate in this awakening – WE ARE THE CHANGE ! We have a tremendous resource in our hearts – LOVE… LOVE is the future of this planet. LOVE is the hope for our children and ...
Views: 1434(10 votes) - Different Types of Green Energy - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2011 from Jack CashmereIn most cases, alternative energy relates to energy-generating processes without the undesirable consequences from the burning up of classic fuels, particularly increased carbon dioxide wastes, widely known as a significant contributive element of climatic change. Alternative energy, sometimes ...
Views: 1433 - Nine weird ways you can help the planet ... - by Submitted on May 07, 2010 from Christina Hollister... Or, how going green can help you lose weight, relieve stress, save your marriage, make new friends and just have more fun "After one look at this planet any visitor from outer space would say, 'I want to see the manager.'" ~William S. Burroughs This year marked the 40th anniversary of ...
Views: 1432(1 vote) - How To Make Your Office Fitout Client Friendly - by Submitted on Oct 11, 2012 from John k. TaylorAt the end of the day, clients are a vital part of any business or organization – after all, without them you wouldn’t be in operation. Many of our offices, however, are not very client friendly and instead focus on making things as efficient as possible for the big boss. If you work in an ...
Views: 1431 - How to easily turn your garden into a bee haven - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2017 from Rahul RahejaAre you an avid gardener who has seen less bees coming to your garden over the last few years? Have you heard about the vanishing bee population and what it could do to the planet? If so, do not worry, all is not lost. Especially if you are willing to do your part by creating a bee-friendly ...
Views: 1429(1 vote) - 2 Big Advantages Derived from Pottery Floor Vases - by Submitted on May 08, 2011 from Tomasz ZarebaTwo things make pottery floor vases very popular decorative items. First of all, the basic color and texture of pottery is very compatible with that of wood or stone or cement. In follows that as far as blending in with the decor is concerned, pottery vases will pose no issues. Secondly, the ...
Views: 1427 - RDF Production - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2011 from Amanda DavidsonThere are different kinds of renewable energy that came from trash. Refuse-derived fuel (RDF) is one of the renewable energy that is produced from waste materials. The garbage from the Municipal Solid Waste that is composed of plastics and biodegradable wastes are the main ingredient for the ...
Views: 1427 - The Healing Power of Organic Foods - by Submitted on May 24, 2013 from Lisa TunneyWhen I was six years old my mother announced that our family would sample the culinary delights from a different country at least once every month. Mom prepared food at home and we dined out at restaurants, as well. That may not seem extraordinary coming from today's standards, but this ...
Views: 1427(2 votes) - Zimbabwe: Storm Brews Between Tobacco Auction Floors - by Submitted on May 24, 2012 from Liss Brownstorm is brewing between the Tobacco Industry Marketing Board and four auction floors operating in Zimbabwe over a local company buying the crop from non-contracted farmers in Karoi and Rusape. The auction floors believe the Mashonaland Tobacco Company's moves have caused a drastic decline in ...
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