Live a sustainable lifestyle with tips for green living. Saving energy, water of Earth’s resources to green and eco-friendly home lifestyle ideas.
Guest Blog #195, Entry #679, September 28, 2011 As the summer ends and we start moving into the cooler months, your rising energy bill will always be a concern. For many homeowners we always assume that a high energy bill must mean that your thermostat isn’t set properly or that you HVAC unit isn’t working…
Guest Blog #191, Entry #675, September 25, 2011 If you own your own home, then you’ve probably invested a lot of time and effort into decorating and renovating it since you moved in. One thing that often gets overlooked during home renovation, especially in big cities, is windows. Nottingham isn’t exactly a windswept, chilly area…
Guest Blog #173, Entry #651, September 10, 2011 Happy DIY Saturday! From water conservation to spending less money to run water in your home, saving water is essential. Today, see how saving water can be made easier by installing technological plumbing fixtures in your home. From low flow toilets and shower heads to Energy standard…
Guest Blog #159, Entry #634, August 30, 2011 If you’re like most of us, the hot sunny summer weather is starting to take it’s toll, and you are ready to usher out summer and welcome in fall. Fall brings in cooler temperatures, gorgeous foliage colors into your decor and a sense of relaxation and comfort…
Entry #608, August 4, 2011 The summer is winding down and your chance to take a vacation is narrowing as well. If you are planning your summer’s end vacation and are looking for an eco-friendly hotel, how do you go about finding one? Today’s post is from the archives, it will give friendly tips to…
Guest Blog #133, Entry #602, July 29, 2011 Architecture has always been an intriguing part of my life, as it has led me to where I am today. I remember in Architecture school – Tuskegee University where I studied, my classmates and I would love to makeup concept ideas for future buildings in space, water,…
Guest Blog #132, Entry #601, July 28, 2011 In today’s homes the quest to build a more sustainable home is on the minds of most homeowners. Whether it means using eco-conscious building materials, to being cognizant of local geographic conditions and adapting your number of window openings and the position of your home, all these…
Guest Blog #109, Entry #571, June 29, 2011 In every portion of your home life there are eco-friendly ways to improve your way of life. One of the biggest water consumption activities is washing your car. Today, our Guest Blogger gives tips for saving water, and practicing eco-friendly practices on your next weekend car wash….
Guest Blogger #97, Entry #555, June 14th In the warm summer months, pest control for your home is a subject no one wants to think about… but you REALLY need to think about! As the warm weather sets in, pests seek cooler temperatures into your home and can lead to problems and a decreased enjoyment…
Entry #504, April 22, 2011 Happy Earth Day! See how you can do your part – in “A Billion Acts of Green’ Earth Day 2011: A Billion Acts of Green® This year, Earth Day’s theme is themed after A Billion Acts of Green: our people-powered campaign to generate a billion acts of environmental service and…
Guest Blog #56, Entry #474, April 10, 2011 With the cost of gas rising everyday, the reality of finding creative ways to save money and the Earth’s resources are becoming more evident daily. Depending on where you live, carpooling may be a viable option for you, as well as help build camaraderie between you and…
Entry #455, March 22, 2011 As we continue through “Renew your Home” month on Stagetecture, I’m always looking for ways for homeowners to not only reinvent themselves, their homes, and their practices, but the Earth’s resources. Today, I ran across Greenopolis – an online community, and in the street community that has reached millions through…