Jesse asks, “Are compact fluorescent bulbs really worthwhile? I heard they have mercury in them. Are there any other options?”
CFL bulbs do contain a small amount of mercury, and safety precautions should be followed if broken. Watch this video to find out more.
You don’t have to spend a fortune to make a big difference around your home. Watch this video for some inexpensive ideas on how to improve your home by reusing, painting, or refinishing items you already have on hand or buy cheap.
Watch this video for tips on how to live an eco-friendly green lifestyle to help the environment, improve your health, and save money on your utility bills, including interviews with actors and green proponents Ed Begley, Jr. and Bill Nye the Science Guy.
A more energy efficient home is not only good for the environment, it can save you money on your utility bills. Watch this video to find out how to make your home more energy efficient by upgrading your heating and cooling system, hot water heater, windows, and insulation.
Watch this video for some creative ways to reuse old furniture and building materials to give them a new lease on life, including turning an old door into a computer desk, plastic buckets into a shoe caddy, and carpet pad into a punching bag.
Watch this video to see what goes into building an eco-friendly, energy efficient home. We’ll show you what it means to go green, from using recycled materials and eco-friendly landscaping to the advantages of geothermal heat pumps and foam insulation.
Watch this video to see some great eco-friendly products for your home we found at the 2008 Greenbuild Expo, including solar hot water heaters and photovoltaic panels, LED lighting, and a rainwater harvesting system.
Living a green lifestyle is good for the environment and has health benefits, too, but buying eco-friendly products for your home can be expensive. Watch this video to find out how to save energy, conserve water, improve indoor air quality, and reduce waste without breaking your bank account.
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