Going Green: Vivint Smart Thermostat
The temperature at my house is a constant topic of conversation and frustration. There is always a steady stream of complaining about it. Someone is always freezing to death while someone else is dying...
View Articletop 10 best tips to remember while planning a garden
As the weather gets warmer, we all look for more ways to spend quality time outdoors. One of my favorite ways to enjoy the fresh spring and summer air is spending time in the garden. Starting a garden...
View Article10 common household items recycled in inventive ways for Earth Day!
It’s that time of year again—you know the time I’m talking about…Earth Day time! That’s right! Time to celebrate Earth, her beauty, and come up with ways to keep her clean and pretty and healthy. In...
View ArticleHow to Teach Children to be Earth Friendly
April 22nd marked the 45th anniversary of Earth Day, which began as a grassroots protest and has evolved into a worldwide movement. As kids, we were taught the mantra “Earth Day Every Day,” although,...
View ArticleGarden Safety Tips
If you’ve spent an entire day gardening, you know it’s not for the weak. Gardening is hard work! In order to design a garden that’s safe for your family, it’s important to take precautions. Here are...
View ArticleMore Trees Please
If your power bills are too high, consider adding more trees to your yard. Fully-grown trees that are strategically planted throughout your yard can help cut energy bills by up to 35 percent. Large...
View ArticleConserving Water In and Out of the Home
I love my home state of California – it’s one of the best places in the world in my book. But being a California resident these days is a little nerve wracking, as we’re finding ourselves in the middle...
View ArticleHomemade Baby Food Safety Tips
I’ve always admired new moms and dads who prepare homemade baby food for their little ones. When my older son was ready for solids, I never considered making my own vegetable-and-fruit concoctions....
View ArticleSave the AC – Take Control
It’s 90 degrees today. While I can easily recall cold days spent by fire, summer means we’re now focused on keeping the house cool. The great thing is we don’t have to worry—we have a Vivint smart...
View ArticleHow to Go Green with College Textbooks
One thing I remember being totally shocked by as a college freshman was the cost of textbooks. You figure you’ve got your tuition paid (phew!) and that’s that and then BOOM you owe another $500 for a...
View ArticleLatest Trends in Battery-Powered Homes
Home tech has evolved quickly in the past few years, with focus set upon the home automation sector. Meanwhile, energy efficiency could be revolutionized thanks to recent developments in green home...
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