Wash clothes in cold water to save $63 a year. Install a programmable thermostat to save up to 10% on cooling and heating costs. Use your window shades. Close blinds on the sunny side in summer to keep out the hot sun, and open them in winter to bring in warm rays. Turn off all lights, appliances and electronics […]
Author Archives: DIY GoGreen
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When assessing the green credentials of your house, or investigating where green improvements could be introduced, there are a number of areas to explore. Many green solutions are relatively straightforward, while some will involve major upheaval and may be more suited to a new-build project than a retrospective fit. Use the information given here as […]
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We all know how important water is. 70% of the Earth is covered by it. Our bodies are mostly water, too, and we can’t survive for more than a few days without it. But did you know that water is also used to make the clothes we wear, the cars we drive, and even the electricity that […]
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Assuming your solar shower has no broken parts and no holes, the question of whether or not it works depends on several factors. They include the amount of hot water the shower container holds, the length of time the water has been in the sun, the amount of sun there is and the ambient temperature. […]