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Three passions, simple but overwhelmingly strong, have governed my life:
the longing for love, the search for knowledge, and unbearable pity for the
suffering of mankind.
-Bertrand Russell, philosopher, mathematician, and
author (1872-1970)
Flood-Proof Your Family, Home and Business
Flooding is the number one disaster in America -- causing more loss of property and life than any other. We need to prepare our families and communities. Here's a start.
Designing Outdoor Room Settings
The pergola is an arbor or a passageway of columns supporting a roof of trelliswork on which climbing plants are trained to grow.
Outdoor grilling with convection grills
Convection technology creates air turbulence under the hood that eliminates hot and cold spots on the grill and surrounds food with intense, even heat.
What do Honey Bees and Mosquitos have in common?
Some insects are very dangerous to people and our domesticated animals. Mosquitos and honeybees, as well as ticks, fire ants and other insects can cause human diseases and injuries. Spring and summer rains and heat bring on the spread of these specific insects -- and each of us can make a differnce in keeping our communities safe. Get rid of STANDING WATER!
Patio shades and canopies
Protection from sun, rain and pollution comes in many forms: canopies, gazebos, umbrellas and carports.
Backyard BBQ Cooking Video/DVD
BBQ is enormously popular, but while many people know how to grill, a relative few know how to cook authentic-style barbecue.
Metal - Alternative to Ceramic Tile
Metal tile and metal flooring are the newest alternatives to recent decor traditions that have featured ceramic tile, marble and wood flooring.
Lawn Pesticides Uprooted
Consumer and environmental groups ask home and garden retailers, to carry a full range of organic, non-toxic lawn care products to protect the health of children, families, pets and the environment
Spring cleaning the outdoors
Conservation organizations are urging Americans to check their
yards and gardens for plants that can escape cultivation and cause
damage to the natural environment and the national economy.
Ceramic Tile and Natural Stone Paving Materials
Ceramic tile and natural stone paving materials are some of the most durable, easy to care for, and stunning design elements for the home -- indoors or outdoors.
Students build self-sufficient, energy-efficient, solar powered house
Virginia Tech students are currently building a house of the future -- a completely self-sufficient, energy-efficient, solar powered house, that will generate enough energy to power all the needs of the house, run a small home-based business, and power a solar car.
How much do you spend on your lawn?
A healthy and vigorous landscape traps pollution, prevents runoff, improves the air we breathe and can significantly increase property values.
City buys goods based on True Cost
True Cost considers more than purchase price when selecting goods and services. San Francisco leads the way in exploring this method of conservation.
Bed and Bath
Natural materials eclipse plastic and other manmade materials for seasonal decorating pleasure
Garden expo to feature indoor native plant display
A nearly 4,000-square-foot Home Habitat Garden built by conservation partners will be one of the showcase gardens at the Pennsylvania Garden Expo, March 10-13, 2005 at the Farm Show Complex in Harrisburg.
Backyard Sheds for Garden Living
Luxury can be added to gardens and backyards by upgrading a backyard "shed" into an office or living/working space.
MLM companies of sustainable products
Nature products are sometimes available through multilevel marketing by friends and families. Here are some of the legitimate services I've found.
Multilevel marketing of natural and sustainable products
Sustainabilty has to do with business practices upstream, midstream and downstream. Multilevel marketing is a growing player in the sustainable products arena -- here's how to view these offerings.
Bed Bugs Are Back!
Bedbugs are reinfesting homes globally due to travel and international shipping...here's how to copy!
How valuable is your green landscape?
Your trees, sidewalks, native plants...etc. have value. You can enhance that value best when you know what works best. Here's an online calculator to help you prioritize and value your "green infrastructure".
Green Your Home with an Easy Starter Kit
Green your home with a kit that includes a step by step instruction booklet, supplies and testing methods for water, autos and energy conservation. Easy! Effective! Affordable!
Mosquito Control
Because we live in densely populated areas and no longer have balanced habitat, mosquitoes often become a problem...
NOTE to my readers: We provide resource links to help you protect and nurture your natural resources. Tip: when you contact suppliers in person, online, by phone or email...please ask them about alternatives that are sustainable, green, or habitat-healthy. By asking, we advocate for better protection of our natural resources. Thank you, Carolyn.
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