Quantcast
Channel: The County Seat » Green
Browsing all 112 articles
Browse latest View live

5 ways to prepare your outdoor living space for fall

While everyone eagerly waits for spring each year and wishes summer could last a month or two longer, when it comes down to it, fall just might be America’s favorite season. It’s warm but not hot, the...

View Article


Conserve energy and save money this fall by weatherizing your home with these...

Cooler seasonal temperatures can have an impact on not only your home, but also your wallet. Along with adjusting your thermostat as the cooler weather embraces much of the country, weatherizing your...

View Article


Bottled water: The healthy, environmentally friendly drink

Whether you drink it to quench your thirst or use it to wash your laundry, water is an indispensable part of our lives and our world. It’s also an indispensable part of a healthy diet. That’s why more...

View Article

Bottled water: The healthy, environmentally friendly drink

Whether you drink it to quench your thirst or use it to wash your laundry, water is an indispensable part of our lives and our world. It’s also an indispensable part of a healthy diet. That’s why more...

View Article

Feed backyard birds this season for the greater, global good

When you fill your bird feeders and put fresh water in the birdbath this season, you’ll definitely be giving your feathered friends a helping hand. But you could also be serving the greater good! Take...

View Article


5 easy ways to ‘charge up’ your recycling habits

Americans generate about 254 million tons of trash annually, according to the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) most recent figures, and only about one-third of that waste is recycled. For many,...

View Article

Celebrate 100 years of majesty with a visit to a national park

It has been 100 years since an important American institution was born. On August 25, 1916, the National Park Service was signed into law by President Woodrow Wilson and was established as a new...

View Article

6 green gift ideas everyone can love

Did you know electronics left plugged in drain energy, even when they’re turned off? To reduce energy consumption, give battery-operated, cordless gadgets this holiday season. Need ideas? We’ve got you...

View Article


Wanna Recycle More Plastics? Just Ask Comedian Rudy Mancuso [Video]

Sorry, but your browser does not support the video tag. var bptVideoPlayer = document.getElementById(“bptVideoPlayer”); if (bptVideoPlayer) { var cssText = “width: 100%;”; cssText += ” background:...

View Article


Building a Tiny House with Plastics [Video]

Sorry, but your browser does not support the video tag. var bptVideoPlayer = document.getElementById(“bptVideoPlayer”); if (bptVideoPlayer) { var cssText = “width: 100%;”; cssText += ” background:...

View Article

3 ways to turn discarded wood into beautiful home decor

The saying, “what’s old is new again” has been around for years, but most recently represents a popular trend in interior design – upcycling old items with a new purpose. Everyone from high-end...

View Article

4 tips to help keep your home warm, comfortable and energy efficient this winter

With winter comes the holiday season, a time that’s supposed to be associated with “comfort and joy.” But how joyful will it be if pests invade your house, or if your home is cold and drafty? Help stay...

View Article

Thinking outside the coop: 8 common myths about raising backyard poultry

From fresh egg production to natural garden fertilizer, there is no shortage of benefits in raising backyard poultry. But even as families become more familiar with sustainable living and keeping...

View Article


Check off your backyard bucket list: seed, weed and feed

From Sunday picnics and impromptu barbecues to games of catch, make your lawn center stage this spring. Everyone longs for a lush, green lawn, but many homeowners aren’t sure how to achieve it. In...

View Article

4 tips for living green when the weather is warm

As the weather changes, so does our lifestyle. From grilling to gardening, we’re ready to shake off winter and jump into warm-weather fun. But what about the impact these activities have on the planet?...

View Article


5 green home improvements that can help sell your home for more

Demand remains high for energy-efficient, eco-friendly home features, according to a survey by the National Association of Home Builders. In fact, the majority of builders now put energy-efficient...

View Article

Roots run deep for American growers

The trend of home and community gardens is on the rise in the U.S. A 2014 study by the National Gardening Association found 1 in 3 households now grow their own food to help put breakfast, lunch and...

View Article


Easy breezy: 5 ways to make summer lawn care projects easier

Sorry, but your browser does not support the video tag. var bptVideoPlayer = document.getElementById(“bptVideoPlayer”); if (bptVideoPlayer) { var cssText = “width: 100%;”; cssText += ” background:...

View Article

Simple upgrades and habit changes can yield big water savings in bathrooms

Researchers predict that rising water prices could mean within five years a third of American households will not be able to pay their water bills, despite the replenishment of water reserves around...

View Article

The 411 on HVAC energy-efficiency ratings and terms

Whether you’re looking to lower heating and cooling costs, or have a passion for protecting the environment, maximizing the energy efficiency of your heating, ventilation and air conditioning system is...

View Article
Browsing all 112 articles
Browse latest View live