Northern Poconos Real Estate News
You’ve heard the warnings about global warming, you feel compassion for stranded polar bears and you worry about overwhelming the landfills. As a homeowner, you may not be ready for composting, but there are ways to become an eco-friendlier household.
Ecologists provide simple but useful tips that even the laziest activist can use to do their part in helping the environment:
Cut down on water use. Turn off the tap while brushing your teeth. Drink tap water in reusable containers instead of plas...
The eco-friendly, energy-saving trend is not new in real estate, but it has ramped up in recent years. One of the biggest pieces of the puzzle for a new homebuyer is efficiency and sustainability, two things you can easily incorporate into your home without breaking the bank.
Start a compost pile.Composting is a great way to ensure your nutrient-rich food waste doesn’t end up sitting in a landfill, creating harmful methane gas. All you need is a large plastic bin that will keep animals at bay...
We live in a day and age where recycling, up-cycling, and going green are common. With everything from second-hand clothing stores to electric cars, people are finding inventive ways to save energy, not to mention money. We have been seeing this idea of sustainability creep into our homes more and more throughout the last decade and now the government is offering tax credits for making the upgrades to a more energy-efficient homestead.
Here are 5 home improvements that will save you energy...
