Energy used to be the sole property of utility companies, but now entrepreneurs are getting in on the alternative energy business. Earlier this year, the federal government distributed millions of dollars in economic stimulus money to fund alternative energy projects. The grant program that resulted provides funds for renewable energy such as wind and solar, [...]

There are various items that come under the heading of “sealing product,” but what binds them all together is the fact that they contain some sort of adhesive. Whether it’s tape or liquid glue, sealing products are used in industry and in the home on a regular basis. Carpeted homes have adhesive under the carpets; [...]

Despite the low-carb craze, whole grains remain a vital component of a healthy diet. When you hear the term “whole grains,” do you think immediately of whole wheat? While whole wheat is a healthy and tasty grain, it is by no means the only one. Whole grains are affordable and can be stored for a [...]

Most of us are surrounded by stuff. The problem is so rampant that there are numerous self-help books and even TV shows to show us how to organize all of it. But it is possible, even fulfilling, to let go of the mass-consumption mentality and make the change to a simpler lifestyle. Here are some [...]

Geothermal heat pumps (GHPs) are not a new concept; according to the U.S. Department of Energy, people have been using them since the 1940s. There is, however, a resurgence of interest in these earth-based heating and cooling systems. What are GHPs? Are they better for the environment? Do they save money?

The earth naturally absorbs and [...]