According to the EPA, Americans spend roughly 90% of their time indoors. These days, with the coronavirus pandemic still well underway, that figure is certainly even higher. Spending too much time inside is associated with all sorts of adverse effects on both our physical and our mental health. While about 60 million Americans are covered by Medicare, there is a [...]

Not only does good landscaping add some serious value to your home but it also directly influences whether or not your home sells. Up to 60% of potential home buyers believe that a well-landscaped yard influences their home-buying decisions.  Of course, when you’re spending between $5,000 to $10,000 on improving your home as most homeowners do, it’s important to make [...]

It’s no secret that plants are getting a lot of love lately. Like, a lot of love. Chances are you can’t go through a single Pinterest page on interior design without seeing at least one photo of a living room completely decked out in plants. With the COVID-19 crisis keeping us all inside, there’s no better time than to bring [...]

While much of the world is stuck in quarantine, many of us are just thinking about two things: when is this going to end, and what should I watch next on TV? Movie and television streaming services, already on an upward trend for the past decade, are enjoying popularity like never before. CNBC writes that in their Q1 2020 earnings [...]

The COVID-19 crisis has put a lot of people in financial trouble. Millions are unemployed, furloughed, or stuck at home. Many more are working long, hard hours from their homes. If you’re among the many trying to find ways to save money, going green can actually benefit your pocketbook. There are a lot of cheap and easy ways that you [...]

It’s not always easy to get your children to live a healthy lifestyle. They might be a picky eater, or maybe they just want to keep their eyes glued to a screen. Some days will probably be more successful than other days, but it’s important to keep finding some success in getting your children to live healthily. Here’s how you [...]

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 [...]