Guest Blogger #330, Entry #901, January 16, 2012 You get home from work, decide to check the mail on the way in, and open it in the kitchen. Then you get distracted by your kids/dog/significant other, or all of the above. The next thing you know your kitchen table looks like it could double for…
Guest Blogger #327, Entry #897, January 13, 2012 Has the economic downturn gotten you down? Looking for something that you can use towards helping yourself to make financial ends meet? Live in tourist town or city? You might want to look at turning your house into a bed and breakfast. Here are five tips to…
Guest Blogger #306, Entry #849, December 20, 2011 Here’s a riddle for you: What is affordably priced, makes you smile, and is green all over? (No, it’s not mint chocolate chip ice cream.) Answer: I’m talking about Eco-friendly Home Improvement with Empire Today! The days of tracking down rare and expensive sustainable materials are over,…
Guest Blogger #297, Entry #836, December 15, 2011 The movement to live a greener, more earth-friendly lifestyle is growing. There are lots of little things we can do to reduce our carbon footprint. We can make more of an impact by thinking big and concentrating on our own environment. If we make an effort to…
Guest Blogger #285, Entry #815, December 5, 2011 The holiday season has arrived and with it comes the hustle and bustle of shopping, travel and family festivities. It is a time when people often put convenience ahead of conservation as things get more hectic, and in the rush water-saving habits are set aside to keep…
Guest Blogger #276, Entry #803, November 30, 2011 During the winter months when it is cold outside, the very first thing that comes to mind is for us to step inside our home for some heat. However, it consumes a lot of energy and can be very costly to keep our homes heated. Still, there…
Entry #783, November 25, 2011 After Thanksgiving, the official holiday season is here and thoughts turn towards home entertaining, holiday parties, and cooking delicious dishes. After yesterday’s delicious Thanksgiving meal, I realized I needed to hit the gym this morning, to get back on track and not let my healthy living plan go out the…
Guest Blogger #266, Entry #776, November 23, 2011 If you’re like most people, the New Year will bring with it yet another resolution to A) lose weight, B) get in shape, or C) both. And yet, you rarely use the gym membership that you purchased years ago (you just don’t have time and the machines…
Entry #775, November 22, 2011 We are officially into the busiest travel time of the year in the United States, Thanksgiving holiday. If you are traveling with family, and kids, here are tips to help you get through the trip easier. Whether you are driving or flying, here are tips from Family Education.com to help…
Guest Blogger #265, Entry #774, November 22, 2011 Let’s face it – The cost of heating your home has gotten very expensive and we’re all looking for ways to save money. If you live in a rural area where wood is abundant, an outdoor wood furnace can be a source of free (or almost free)…
Guest Blogger #262, Entry #769, November 18, 2011 Creating your own energy is both good for the environment, and for your long term finances! Reducing your reliance on the national grid and ‘paid for’ services also creates an overwhelming sense of well being. Sustainable energy is not only a financial investment, but an investment for…
Guest Blogger #248, Entry #751, November 9, 2011 Asbestos is a naturally-occurring mineral that becomes airborne when disturbed. When asbestos fibers travel through the air, they can be easily inhaled or swallowed by people who come in contact with them. For people who work in occupations that put them at risk for asbestos exposure, such…