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Reducing, Reusing, and Recycling Made Easy

My parents were devoted to living an eco-friendly lifestyle along with all of my neighbors. I grew up with a compost pile and never even realized that there were other families who did not have compost piles of their own until I became older and began visiting friends outside of my neighborhood. Just like my parents, I have always spread the word about protecting the Earth to anyone who will listen. I learned early on that many people think it is more difficult than it is. I have since been devoted to teaching others just how small simple steps they take every day, such as opting to purchase toothpaste not sold in a box (all of that extra waste adds up!), can really have a dramatic effect on the environment. I recently decided to create a blog to share my tips, so come back often!

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2017

The Perks Of Propane Water Heaters
Much of the water we use in our house is heated, from the showers to the washing machine. Because of this, one of the main contributors to residential electricity bills is the electricity used to heat water. Many homes are now turning away from purely electrical water heaters in favor of natural gas heaters. Of course, your options for what type of gas heater will vary depending on where you live, the size of your property, and the set of your HVAC system.

Backup Power Planning For Emergency Services
In the continuing mission to increase productivity while managing safety and local responsibility, many businesses are following vital, emergency services when they plan for natural disasters. Natural disasters, major power outages, severe hacking/infiltration, or even hopefully distant and unlikely mass conflict situations can interrupt the flow of power and cut into productivity. If your business has to operate no matter what--either to provide emergency services to the community or because of your own productivity goals--consider these backup power plans.

Understanding The Basics Of Energy Storage
When you hear the term, "Energy storage" you may not know exactly what you're dealing with. And although thoughts of lightsabers and other fictional devices may come to mind, unfortunately, energy storage isn't quite the same. Let's take a closer look at the basics of energy storage to help you gain a better understanding and feel more informed. From what energy storage is to where we see it being used on a day to day basis, this article will discuss some basic fundamentals of energy storage.

Doctors And Ticks: What You Need To Know About Seeking Medical Attention For A Tick
If you have just gotten home from a camping trip or a hike and discovered a tick on you, you may find yourself wondering if and when you should contact a doctor. Here is some information you will want to know about doctors and ticks: Should You Call a Doctor to Remove the Tick?  No. If you notice a tick on your body, you can remove it yourself or have someone remove it for you.

How To Know If Your Water Well Needs To Be Repaired
The ability to pump water into your house via a personally owned well is a wonderful thing. It gives you the ability to crank out fresh water when you need it, regardless of what may be happening with the municipal water supply. However, just like other systems in your house, your well needs to be maintained. If it isn't, there could be issues. You need to know when there is a problem with your well so you'll know how to proceed.

Top Features To Look For In Solar Panel Kits For Your Tiny Home
When you decide to make the transition into a tiny home life, you will probably be looking at ways to lessen your monthly expenses and "go small" in more ways than just eliminating your extra belongings. For many new tiny home dwellers, this brings about the topic of solar power and solar panel installation. Because of their small size, tiny homes are a good fit for solar energy. However, finding the best solar panel kit can take some doing.

Cleaning Out An Estate In An Efficient And Environmental Manner
After A Loved One Passes Faced with the daunting task of cleaning out the deceased's estate, many people will feel overwhelmed and will not know where to even begin. No need to fear, estate clean-up can be broken down into easy, manageable steps. One of the first phone calls you should make is to a dumpster rental service. While many items in an estate will be able to be sold and divided up among relatives, a good deal of garbage is likely to be removed from a dwelling.