From Guest Blogger Brooke Chaplan: How to Make Your Landscaping Greener and More Eco-Friendly
In a world of finite resources and climate-damaging environmental practices, it is more important than ever for each of us to adopt greener and more ecologically-helpful habits, especially in our landscape. The landscape around any house is a microcosm of the wider environment, and, like good manners, good land husbandry and eco-friendly practices begin at home. It is here that we can all make changes to ensure the sustainability and well-being of our respective habitats. (more…)
It’s the 59th birthday of American astrophysicist and author 
Yesterday, on the anniversary of his death in the 12th Century, we celebrated the life and accomplishments of Saint Francis of Assisi. 
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When considering to generate your own energy, 
If you’re mindful of your household costs, you’re probably aware of the economic benefits of LED lighting over halogen bulbs. With energy prices on the rise, it’s more important than ever to keep an eye on your expenditures and try to curb your electricity use. 
We’re approaching the reality of vehicle to grid, aka “V2G,” the two-way flow of power between electric vehicles and the utilities. This means that EV drivers can be paid to allow the power companies to use the energy in their batteries to deal with urgent demands. As discusses in 
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A pest infestation is something that every household has to deal with sooner or later. However, in these modern times, not everyone feels right about using toxic methods to take care of this problem. This goes for families that have children, pets, or simply care about their environment. It is the reason why DIY eco-friendly pest control remedies are becoming increasingly popular. What’s great about them is that they are cost-effective, easy to concoct, and friendly to the environment. No one likes critters roaming through their house, so here are 5 green pest control remedies that you can use. 
We Facebook users have all seen posts written by “God,” who attempts to straighten out His flock when it may have gone astray on this issue or that. Here’s one you may have seen on gun control in the wake of the tragedy in Las Vegas, flowed by a conversation on the subject:
