More Natural Light Used in Green Remodeling
The green building boom isn't just a new construction phenomenon. It's also becoming extremely popular in the remodeling industry.

More Moms Seeking Safer Plastic Baby Bottles
Moms across the country are raising concerns and tossing plastic baby bottles after a recent report issued by an arm of the National Institutes for Health linked bisphenol-A (BPA) to health problems. It is possible to go BPA free. Here's how.

Be Eco-Wise with LED Lights
With more and more people concerned about the environment, building and decorating green has never been more popular. One of the easiest ways for homeowners to limit their environmental impact is to consider replacing the lighting inside their home.

Don't Let Uninvited Feathered Visitors 'Fowl' Your Outdoor Fun
Geese can put a major damper on outdoor fun at this time of year, especially for properties near water. Not only do bird droppings make an environment unpleasant, they pose a slip-and-fall hazard, and are a breeding ground for bacteria and disease. Here are tips for non-lethal, effective ways to deter geese.

Secrets for Driving 'Green' this Summer
Whether it's switching to energy-efficient appliances and light bulbs, or composting and recycling paper products, there is no shortage of opportunities to adjust our lifestyles and act more environmentally responsible. One area of daily life where most people can make a positive change is driving. When it comes to your vehicle, you can reduce your carbon footprint through simple changes in the way you care for and drive your vehicle.

Tips for a Clean Oil Change
An estimated 185 million gallons of used motor oil is improperly disposed of each year in the United States -- dumped on the ground, tossed in the trash or poured down storm sewers and drains. An old adage states clearly that oil and water don't mix. When improperly disposed, the oil from a single oil change can contaminate one million gallons of fresh water. Here are some important oil changing tips that can help your engine and drinking water clean.

A Window to Environmentally Responsible Improvements
According to the U.S. Department of Energy, heating and cooling account for 44 percent of the average home's total energy use. Replacing old and leaky windows with energy efficient models can bring a significant return on investment when you consider today's high energy prices. Saving energy is good for your wallet and the environment.

Checking Your Tires to Save Money and the Environment
There are proven ways to increase fuel economy and squeeze out more miles per tank. Auto experts suggest one solution is paying more attention to tires.

Water-saving Secrets for Gardeners and Lawn Lovers
"Think green; save blue" will likely be the motto of environmentally aware gardeners and lawn lovers across the country this summer as drought conditions are expected to persist in many regions. It is possible to grow a thriving garden and nurture a lovely landscape while minimizing water consumption. Here are some tips for conserving water in your corner of the great outdoors.

Tips for Green Summer Pest Control
Living green doesn't mean yielding your yard to birds, bugs and critters that can be both a nuisance and a health hazard. It's possible to keep unwanted animal guests away from your gardens, landscaping, lawn and outdoor living areas without contributing to the groundwater contamination associated with many chemical pesticides.

The Latest Home Improvement Trend -- Making What's Old New Again
At a time when costs for just about everything seem to be going up -- gas, food, building materials, etc. -- a lot of attention is focused on the concept of reduce, reuse, recycle. This is particularly evident in the home improvement sector.

Five Ways to Keep Your Family Green
It seems everything is going "green" these days. The good news is that it's also easier than ever before for your family to reduce its eco-footprint to help the environment both inside and outside of your home. Let "earth friendly" be your family's new mantra by adopting a few simple, yet effective tips.

Secrets to Building an Eco-Friendly Home
Homeowners are embracing the green movement, not only opting for eco-friendly renovations when they improve existing homes, but choosing to go green from the ground up when they build a new house. Here are some secrets to embracing eco-friendly building.

Solar Water Heating is Heating Up
There's another hot new trend in green homebuilding and remodeling. Advances in technology, coupled with rising energy prices, are resulting in growing interest in solar water-heating systems when green-minded consumers build or remodel homes.

Secrets to a Successful Container Garden
Outdoor container gardening is an easy way to add splashes of color to all your outdoor spaces and regardless of your gardening experience or level of expertise, it's really as easy as 1-2-3.

How to Get the Most Out of Every Gas Purchase
As the cost of driving seems to rise every day, drivers are looking to get the most out of every tank. Here are some simple ways to increase fuel efficiency and save at the pump.

Get Hybrid Fuel Economy without Buying a New Car
Fuel prices show no signs of dropping and hybrid automobiles are often hyped as the answer to improve fuel economy. That fact is, there are simple ways to get better fuel economy from your current car or truck and avoid the expense of buying a hybrid.

Technology Holds Promise to Help Homebuyers in Evolving Housing Market
With the current down economy and tight mortgage lending rules, building your dream home can be difficult. Finding an affordable home is often critical, and at the same time, more homebuyers are looking for ways to go green. Despite a common belief that green construction adds to home costs, new technologies can help provide an affordable, quality home you can feel good about owning. Home design and construction software plays a key role.

Redecorate Your Yard and Help Reverse Global Warming
With the growing popularity of green building practices, more companies are incorporating environmental and sustainability policies. These are all positive steps toward reducing the impact of global warming and caring for our earth. But what do you really know about a product you buy that is labeled green? Is it really environmentally friendly, or is it just a marketing scheme? And how much of a difference is it actually making?

How to Protect Your Home from the Sun's Damaging Rays
Being indoors doesn't always guarantee protection from the sun's damaging effects. Here's how to make sure both you and your belongings will stay safe.

How to Improve Your Home's Indoor Air Quality
By using simple, affordable solutions, consumers can contribute to environmentally conscious building and, more importantly, protecting themselves from harmful indoor air pollutants. Here are some tips on how to stay safe.

Desperate to Ease Pain at the Gas Pump? Here's How
With gas prices already topping $4 per gallon in places like Chicago and New York City, and demand expected to rise this summer, you may be willing to try just about anything to curb gas consumption and costs. Here are some ways to do just that.

Buy in Bulk: Go Green and Save Money
As more of us shop for green products and make wiser energy choices -- and increasingly have to watch our budgets -- buying in bulk is becoming a popular option. Bulk products reduce the amount of waste going into landfills and take less energy and other resources to produce while offering shoppers lower prices.

Fertilizer Can Be Green
The impact phosphorus - a common component of lawn fertilizer - has on the environment is drawing a lot of attention as summer approaches. Not all sources of fertilizer phosphorus are the same. Here's what you should know about fertilizers and phosphorus.

Gas-saving Summer Maintenance Tips
High gas prices have many motorists putting the brakes on long-distance summer travel. However, smart maintenance and good driving habits, however, can help boost your vehicle's fuel efficiency and ease the pain of a trip to the gas station.

American-fueled Energy Market Ramps Up
Consumers are anticipating the arrival of sustainable and cleaner-burning fuels that will reduce our dependence on foreign oil. Here's what you need to know about E85.

Green Your Home and Lower Your Cooling Bills
According to the EPA, the average house contributes twice as much to global warming as the average car. With hot summer weather just around the corner, now is the time to give your home a "check-up."

Want to Relax? Try Pure Lavender Essential Oil
It seems that lavender, or the scent of it, is everywhere - candles, hand lotions, shampoo, bath gel, air freshener, even laundry detergent. It's the most widely used and best-selling essential oil. Here's why lavender is so popular.

Ways to Green Up Your Home
Green up your home now so next year's heating bills won't be as high.

More Moms Ditch Disposables Diapers for Cloth
Moms now have more cloth diapering options than ever before. Here's what you should know if you're considering joining the eco-friendly movement to cloth diapering.

Visitors Go Online to Help Protect National Parks
From camping to canoeing to cookouts -- summer draws millions of Americans to national parks each year. However, as global warming progresses, visitors may also notice the numerous adverse effects on the parks leaving many people asking: what can be done?

Seize the Day, Help Save the Planet
We've all heard the saying, "What a difference a day makes." Today could be your opportunity to make a difference by reducing your home's impact on the environment. Surprisingly, one of the most beneficial ways is to use less energy to heat and cool your home … and it starts with adding insulation.

Use Less Energy, Improve Lighting with Skylights
Skylights don't only let light into otherwise dark areas. Here are some of the other great benefits they offer.

True Green: Four Tips to Select Green Products
Green was once just a color, but now it's a product, process, philosophy and lifestyle. Countless products that claim to help you achieve these standards are on the market, but how do you know which claims to trust?

A Greener Way to Produce Meat
As food prices rise and supply declines around the world, many are seeking healthful, eco-friendly ways to supplement the planet's food supply. Stabilized rice bran is emerging as part of the solution.

Nature-friendly Yurts Popular with Green Builders
From the food we eat to the cars we drive, going "green" is a growing trend everywhere you look. And now, it's becoming a driving force in the home improvement industry as well. If you're interested in adding a new structure to your property, there is an option that is both earth-friendly and affordable.

The Role Lighting Plays as You Work to Conserve Energy in the Home
If you had to choose a buzzword for 2008 it would be conservation. One of the easiest, and most obvious places to cut back is on the amount of electricity you use in the home, starting with the lighting.

PZEVs: Making Gasoline Engines Clean, Green
For consumers in the market for a new car, a Partial Zero Emissions Vehicle (PZEV) is an excellent way to drive green, meeting the exact same emissions standards as the most popular hybrid vehicles, but often at lower prices.

How to Remove Stubborn Water Spots from Glass Shower Doors
Vicki Lewis of Cottonwood, Calif., lived in her new home for less than three weeks when she first noticed it. Regardless of how hard she scrubbed her new glass shower doors, she could not get them as clean as they were when she had first moved in. Here's some tips that you can use easily in your own home.

Change on Climate Begins at Home
By providing homebuyers with green features at lower cost, homebuilders can help to reduce global warming emissions and preserve the environment without placing undue burden on the homeowner. Here are some ideas on how it's being done.

Plants with a Purpose
Thank a plant today. Silent and always "working," these green heroes toil tirelessly to purify our environment and improve our lives, naturally cleansing the very air we breathe. And since most of us spend 90 percent of our lives inside, pay special attention to your indoor plants. They provide truly amazing health benefits. Working 24/7, they filter the very air we breathe from common pollutants and continuously release oxygen and moisture in our homes and offices.

Handcrafted Wood Furniture Leads Green Decor Trend
Interest in the benefits and use of environmentally friendly products continues to grow, making the green movement stronger than ever. This is especially prevalent for homeowners who are looking to build and decorate their homes in ways that support the environment.

Alternative Energy Demands Generate Hot Career Opportunities
Rising demand for environmentally friendly alternatives for fossil fuels is opening up new career opportunities for professionals in a variety of fields.

Energy Saving Tips for the Home
Looking for ways to save money. A good place to start is by replacing your old kitchen appliances.