Jenn Greenleaf | February 24, 2010
Let’s face it; being more self-sufficient should be touching most of our lives by now. However, taking this step is difficult for many. There are a number of ways to be more self-sufficient in our homes, and in an economy that’s struggling as ours is, it could help to explore and implement some or all [...]
Jenn Greenleaf | February 2, 2009
It is no mystery that everyone is trying to find new ways to be conservative with energy and heating. Lately, I have been stumbling across a ton of discussions focusing on questions about how to reduce electricity bills. Before, it seemed like everyone wanted to know how to reduce his or her heating bills. Now [...]
Jenn Greenleaf | October 22, 2008
How old is your laundry dryer? Are you aware of how much energy your dryer uses on a monthly basis? An electric dryer tends to suck up a lot of energy usage each month, particularly those that are older models. Older models, in most cases, need repairs and more maintenance. Here is an article providing [...]
Jenn Greenleaf | September 13, 2008
Insulating is one home improvement project you do not want to put off. Proper insulation will aid in both the heating and the cooling of your home. With rising energy costs, the last thing you want to do is have the wrong or improper insulation in your home. There a number of home insulation types [...]
Jenn Greenleaf | September 12, 2008
Conserving energy is on everyone’s minds as we approach the heating season, particularly for those who are not using wood or pellet burning stoves. How can we prevent the loss of energy as the costs continue to rise? There are some excellent resources available in print, as well as online. Performing a simple search using [...]
