Going Green
Although there's no easy way to banish weeds, there are a few techniques you can use to reclaim your turf -- at the least, you can limit hostile takeovers. And best of all, you won't need an arsenal of chemicals to do it!
Also, try these green gardening tips:
We asked our readers to submit descriptions and photos of the green projects they're doing at their places. Enjoy this slideshow of great submissions.
Many households could save 20-30% on their household energy bills by implementing energy efficiency improvements. Acreage owners with outbuildings have more opportunities for conserving energy.
Rural dwellers have used windmills for centuries to power well pumps, and today's homeowners can use them to cut their utility bills by about half. Wind turbines aren't cheap, though, so it's important to do your homework and see how long it will take for your investment to pay for itself and start saving you money.
Harnessing the wind is empowering farmers to achieve ROI, hedge volatile energy costs, and ensure the future of farm and country.
As the general public becomes more aware of the importance of alternative energy sources, rural residents are finding new opportunities to earn extra cash by leasing their land for wind turbine use.
Why not make a few quick changes to help warm up your outbuildings a little and cut down on those energy bills?
With all the talk of protecting the environment and conserving resources these days, many consumers are looking to the sun as a natural energy source. One way solar heat can effectively be used in the home is with a solar water heater.
Try an alternative method of heating your space this winter. Waste oil and mixed-fuel burners use cheap, accessible fuels to create a warm workshop.
WoodMaster has introduced a Flex Fuel indoor furnace as part of their 2010 lineup. The furnace is part of the company's new line of indoor and outdoor flex fuel series, engineered with clean European technologies built right in.
If you're struggling with high energy bills, investing in a corn furnace may turn out to be a logical solution to your problem. Corn is readily available, affordable, and easy on the environment.
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