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DYI for Natural Cure of H Pylori and Gastritis at Home?

Tadas — Tue, 21 May 2013 17:30:19 +0000

This is a personal account of how I cured myself of H. Pylori with natural remedies and treated gastritis with some meds prescribed by my doctor. I share this with you as my symptoms and experiences were rather different than most of the stories I found online when I was intensively looking for a way [...]

Handy Pointers on Feeding Your Lawn with Organic Fertilizers

Guest Author — Sat, 27 Apr 2013 07:40:49 +0000

So you want fertilize your lawn. But you also want to avoid using unnecessary chemicals because of their potentially hazardous effects. So what can you do? There are several organic solutions for feeding your lawn without sacrificing environmental health. Most organic fertilizers are made from animal by-products, most often from animal dung, say cow or [...]

A Road to More Natural and Sustainable Materials to Build Home Patios

Guest Author — Sat, 20 Apr 2013 10:26:07 +0000

Considering building a new patio or deck to enjoy a lovely weather but want to be mindful of the environmental impact? Millions of homeowners across the country continue to use”standard” patio materials like asphalt, concrete and cement to support their patios because they’ve proven their worth time and again but is it time for new [...]

Concrete: How “Green” is it and What are the Alternatives?

Guest Author — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 08:03:47 +0000

Home builders are taking an active role in trying to make homes more sustainable and lowering the carbon footprint of the structure by using local materials and technological advancements. What many people don’t realize however, is that the physical footprint of the building – the foundation – often has the largest carbon footprint associated with [...]

10 Ways To Make Your Swimming Pool More Environmentally Friendly

Guest Author — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 12:01:17 +0000

One would have a hard time denying that swimming pools are some of the most wonderful and luxurious comforts in life. Merely at a touch of warm and soft water our bodies relax and minds blend with the basic elements of nature. However, maintaining a pool in the backyard is not a cheap proposition, neither [...]

Top Green Housing Design Trends for 2013 and Beyond

Guest Author — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 08:47:48 +0000

Trends in housing are turning more and more to sustainable living. Many home buyers are looking for ways to incorporate little changes into their homes that not only saves them money, but also helps them to do their part in reducing their own carbon footprint. Here are several things that are trending in home designs [...]

Why Birds and Bees Want us to Plant More Pollinator-friendly Flower Gardens

Guest Author — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 11:18:04 +0000

It is estimated that up to 95% of all flowering plants, 1/3 of food crops, and 1/2 of the world’s oils consumed by humans today rely on animals for pollination to assure reproduction. Over 180,000 plant species and more than 1200 crops require the services of these hard working, often unseen bio-contributors and out of [...]

Rookie’s Guide to Using Recycled and Upcycled Products to Decorate Your Home

Guest Author — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 08:29:19 +0000

When it comes to home décor that has been recycled or upcycled, there are only two real questions most homeowners ask: why choose such products and what is available? Okay, in truth you might be wondering, for starters, just what the difference is between recycling and upcycling, so let’s have a little lesson to start [...]

Biofuel as Renewable Energy Resource to Homeowners?

Guest Author — Wed, 14 Nov 2012 20:37:27 +0000

Pollution is getting worse as time pass and we are already suffering from its negative effects. The harsh weather conditions, climate “weirdness” and the large hole of the ozone layer that makes us exposed from the harmful UV rays of sunlight, all of these happen because of air pollution. People are already aware of this [...]

Why We Need to Redefine Green Building into 4 Easy to Understand Elements

Tadas — Fri, 12 Oct 2012 18:33:44 +0000

Ever wonder how long we’ve been trying to define “Green Building?” I first heard the term in 2005 and thought, as a residential contractor, I should probably explore the concept, just in case a homeowner had some interest. What I thought could be a passing fad has redefined my business model. Yet it’s been a [...]