If you’re on the market for a new roof, you’re certainly not alone. Did you know that the need for quality roofing is supposed to increase by almost 5% through 2021? Between harsh weather conditions and older homes meeting their limitations, now is the perfect time to invest in a new roofing system. The classic roofing option is asphalt shingles. [...]

Of all the ways you can make your home more eco-friendly, plumbing is a great place to start. Green plumbing is the combination of a few practices and steps that work together to reduce your water and energy usage. This makes your home and the world more sustainable. You can get starting with green plumbing by addressing the appliances in [...]

According to experts with the United Nations, switching to a plant-based diet can help in the fight against climate change. Polyethylene, also known as polythene, is the most common type of plastic produced, with an annual production of around 80 million tons. Between manufacturing and waste, it has a significant impact on environmental conditions, but it’s only one problem of [...]

Every 20 years, energy use in the U.S. doubles. According to the Department of Energy, lighting is among the leading sources of that energy use. Their research found that 22% of electricity generated in the U.S. is used for lighting. In a world that’s becoming more technological by the day, it’s important to know what uses the most electricity in [...]

There are many ways you can live a more sustainable lifestyle, from recycling your plastic bags to limiting your time in the shower each morning. However, one of the most effective things you can do is to give your home an eco-friendly makeover. But why would someone want to implement these upgrades? Well, the United State’s energy use is doubling [...]

Going green is more important than ever and incorporating eco-friendly building materials into homes is just as important as recycling and using water-saving appliances. While sustainable construction still isn’t the standard across America, the use of eco-friendly building materials and appliances is catching on quickly, especially among millennial home builders and buyers. But what does it take for a home [...]

There are many benefits to working from home, part-time or full-time. For one thing, you can often make your own hours — to an extent — and work the way that you want to work. For another, you can turn your home office into whatever you want it to be. It can be cozy and comfortable or sleek and professional. [...]

Spring is finally creeping into the air, and the effects of winter are beginning to fade. As the breeze starts to warm, and the flowers start to blossom, you will once again remember all the joys that come with the changing season. Children playing outside, barbeques in the backyard, and being able to layout under the stars. With all of [...]

Alarming data on the global crisis surrounding plastic waste is shifting both public and legislative opinion on recycling. A new proposed law, the Break Free From Plastic Pollution Act, aims to shift the responsibility of plastics recycling back to the plastics industry instead of everyday consumers. Under the bill, plastics producers and companies would be required to collect and recycle [...]

We can’t live without our pets — as a matter of fact, most American households have at least one pet in this day and age. Pets offer so many benefits. They help us relax and offer unconditional love and companionship. Another benefit of owning a pet, of course, is the fact that pets give you something to focus on. But [...]