Man vs. Machine

Ever wondered which uses more water—hand washing your dishes or using the dishwasher? I can certainly tell you which one I’d rather do, but for the sake of it, let’s indulge the question.
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The Split Personality of Ceiling Fans.

Did you know ceiling fans actually have two modes, one for summer and one for winter? Each mode has a specific function, and only one will cool you down, so make sure you’re using the right one to get the most chill for your money.

In the summertime be sure to avoid accidentally leaving your fan on “winter mode,” where the blades spin clockwise. Blades spinning in this direction draw cooler air up from the floor and push it out across the ceiling where it mingles with warm air, then floats back into the room along the walls. Winter mode is primarily for circulation, not cooling.
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AC Addiction — It’s Okay to Admit You Have a Problem.

When a heat wave strikes it’s awfully tempting to crank up the AC, or even bask in the arctic breeze of an open fridge…but those things use a ton of energy, and as a result have a huge negative impact on our environment.

So how do you keep the house cool without relying too hard on air conditioning?
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Kitchen Recycling, Eh?

It’s new to many of us, and a lot of cities still don’t have it, but kitchen waste recycling will slowly become the norm. Kitchen waste recycling programs keep your food scraps, soiled paper towels, coffee grounds, etc., out of the landfill by processing them into reusable compost.

How does this all work, you ask?
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Ten Ways To Be Greener At Home

As we become more aware of our personal effects on the environment, it’s important to help reduce that impact. Going green isn’t necessarily easy, so to point you in the right direction on your quest for greenness we’ve created a small list of resources for you. Read on…

Your Friend, the Skylight

If you’re looking for a unique way to add beauty to your home and cut your energy consumption… upgrade to Penguin Windows! Okay, now that the shameless plug is out of the way, another great option is to install a skylight. Skylights save energy by bringing natural light into the darker areas of your home, which leads to less need for electric lighting during the day.
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