The Green Parent

This winter I am weatherproofing my house from top to bottom in an effort to save energy and stretch dollars.  My first task…the windows.  Care to join me? As a little added incentive, I’m giving away 5 Weatherproofing Kits from Niagara Conservation to help you get started (keep reading to find out how to win!!) [...]

Lighting accounts for about 20% of the total energy use in the average American home. It’s also an easy place to save energy and therefore save a bundle of cash each month. Here’s how: Don’t overlook the obvious: turn off lights when you leave a room. Use a lower wattage bulb whenever possible Replace standard [...]