It's been rather hot lately and it feels good to be in a nice cool environment. However, if you're concerned about your electricity bill at the end of the summer, you may consider turning that AC system off from time...
Power It Up!
I don't know how many times I've thought while working out at the Y "Wouldn't it be so cool if, while I was running on the treadmill or working out on the elliptical, rower or espresso bike, I was making...
Smart Watering
After taking a walk around my neighborhood and seeing my neighbors watering the road and having the system on at noon, I thought it may be a good idea to talk about how to most efficiently and effectively use your...
Children and Community Gardens-School Gardens
Saratoga's first community garden was established this spring at Stonequist Apartments. It consists of 20 plots, with the Housing Authority having first priority and the remaining plots available to the residents of Saratoga Springs. The venture was spear headed by...
Indoor Air Quality Culprits
In my last blog I talked about the importance of indoor air quality when building or remodeling green. Poor indoor air quality can lead to short-term symptoms and long-term illnesses if exposure is prolonged. Children are especially vulnerable to toxins...
Green Doesn’t Alway Mean Clean
One would assume that if you build a "green" home, it would automatically ensure high indoor air quality - especially if it is a LEED certified home. Surprisingly, a LEED certification does not guarantee that criterion for indoor air quality...
Using Rain Barrels
Ahh, the sun is shining and my lawn and garden are looking beautiful despite the weeds! With all this rain last week, my rain barrel is full. Harvesting rain may not seem like a pressing issue here in the northeast...
Blame Game
Day 58 of the oil spill and I fluctuate between feeling sick and hopeless, or having feeling of anger and frustration. I am sure I am no different than anyone else, but when I am stewing about BP there's this...
New York State Promotes Organic Lawn Care
New York State has taken some bold moves when it comes to promoting organic lawn care and reducing the amount of pesticides used on lawn and landscapes. On May 18th Governor Paterson signed the Safe School Grounds bill that ban's...
So How Do You Know It’s Green?
Now that "Going Green" is all the rage (which I am so happy about), how do you know something is really green? Companies are figuring out that green sells so there is a lot of green-washing out going on. I...