If you have large trees or any unused wooded areas on your property, put them to great use by making a woodland garden. These gardens offer a more relaxed and ‘natural’ look to your home, and the best part is, most of these plants are lower in maintenance and undeniably gorgeous. However, before planting, it’s
In this era of economic burgeoning and industrial build-out, people are running after profits, neglecting the importance of conserving energy in the process. Despite technological advancements, a massive proportion of the world’s power is generated from fossil fuels. Apart from large-scale industries, we should also conserve energy on a domestic scale. The United States wastes a
Branding and visibility are essential to any business. However, the concept of visibility can take on a very different meaning in today’s times. Physical Visibility Whether it’s a storefront, restaurant, or office, visibility is a key element to a business’ success. Make your place visible with clear signage. They can take the form of laser-scorched
Selling a house is more than about putting your property in the market or contacting a realtor. It is also important to make your home saleable or appealing to potential buyers. Certain renovation projects can increase your home value and attract buyers and get a better return on investment (ROI). Here are a few things
Remember Dorian, the Category 5 Atlantic hurricane that pounded the East Coast, parts of Canada, Barbados, and other North American countries in September 2019? What about the stifling heatwave that swept the Midwest and West Pacific regions, with Death Valley recording a 130º Fahrenheit temperature, in mid-August just this year? And there are still droughts,
According to an IEA report (International Electricity Agency), electricity consumption in 2018 was 22,315 TWh. This was 4% higher than the previous year. The report itself shows how much electricity is used across the world, and this increased demand is causing a hike in the cost of its consumption. While turning off unnecessary lights can reduce
Everyone wants to live in a clean and organized house. One could even say that a clean home leads to a healthy and happy living experience. However, many of the cleaning agents that we regularly use are suspect. They do clean, yes, but some of their ingredients contain chemicals that can cause allergies or are
Saving energy can be quite challenging because it requires you to buy energy-efficient home devices and change how you think and act when it comes to saving precious electricity. However, with the many awesome benefits you stand to enjoy aside from lower monthly power bills, the fact that you’re doing the environment a great service
Winter is just around the corner. And as we all know, the season can bring about higher energy consumption and increased waste. Nevertheless, there are many ways you can maintain your eco-friendly lifestyle during winter without having to freezer your toes off or make your holidays bleak. Here are several strategies that can help keep your carbon
From the looks of it, it would seem America loves accumulating superlatives. The problem is some of these jaw-dropping numbers lean towards the negative side. That’s what the superpower’s garbage footprint is telling us. A recent study by Verisk Maplecroft, a leading global risk assessment consortium, showed the United States is the most wasteful country.