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I think that bees get a bit of an unfair reputation. We hear the word and all it incites in us is fear. For some people, bees are actually one of the biggest fears that they have and I think that that’s pretty unwarranted. Sure, it’s not nice to be stung by one. In fact, …
Owning and raising chickens for eggs is no longer limited to farmers and rural …
Learn how to use your green smarts to make better choices, whether you’re …
Solar power has become a popular method for homeowners to reduce or eliminate …
October is Energy Awareness Month, and a great time to look into making some energy-saving upgrades to your home. Find out how …
Tom Kraeutler from The Money Pit demos EVLink. For faster, more efficient charging of your electric vehicle, outfit your garage …
Learn about the energy and money-saving benefits of spray polyurethane foam insulation and get tips on how to choose a …
Even if you recycle paper, plastic and metal regularly, you could be missing some possible recyclables. Learn about five …
Every year, about 93 percent of real trees are "treecycled," meaning they're returned back into the environment through more …
USA Today uncovered shortcomings in the U.S. Green Building Council's popular LEED standards for sustainable design and …
Mobile devices can drive up your electric bill if you aren't mindful when charging them. Forty percent of the electricity used …
As summer turns to fall, so begins what is known as the Goldilocks Season for home improvement, when the weather is just right …
Hello! I have a 32-year-old two-story (story-and-a-half) house with crumbling composition siding that needs to be replaced. …
Tom Kraeutler from The Money Pit demos Philips LED bulbs, which provide dimmable soft-white light that lasts over 22 years, on a …
Create a rainwater collection system to save money on seasonal landscape irrigation. Collect rainwater from your roof via a …
Find out how a common household appliance could be contributing to ocean pollution.
Find out why washing your car at home can actually waste water and hurt the environment. Learn how to find a car wash near you …
Learn about a prize-winning 10-watt Philips LED light bulb with a lifetime of more than 25,000 hours that could be in stores …
Learn about wide array of energy efficient, attractive lighting options that make it easy to give the green light to …
Find out which doors qualify for Federal Tax Credit which allows up to $500 credit on a new, energy efficient front door.
Is geothermal heating a good idea for a 1,500 sq ft home? My oil fired baseboard heating system is about 10 years old but …
Learn how solar systems such as solar panels and solar water heaters can help you save money and energy. Solar solutions like …
After a winter like the one we’ve just had, a lot of people are fed up with utility bills. The most recent forecasts from …
Learn how to stay warm for less this winter. Find out about making energy-smart improvements to your home.
Get easy home energy saving tips in Tom Kraeutler's video podcast for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) ENERGY …
Tom Kraeutler, host of the Money Pit home improvement radio show, shares some of his favorite green products for 2009. Items …
Learn about solar energy coming to the Cincinnati Zoo. Find out how the Cincinnati Zoo is using solar panels above its parking …
Energy use is something you should think and care about, because the amount of energy you use touches many areas of life that …
