Archive for Green Tips

EcoPad Paperless Notepad

Looking for a unique eco-friendly gift for this holiday season?

Brookstone offers up the EcoPad as the eco-friendly way to take notes because no pen or paper is necessary. Users jot down notes with the smooth-writing stylus and then erase the notes using the slidebar once they are no longer necessary. The EcoPad also features… Full [...]

Green Tips - June

GREEN Tip for the month:
Solar water heaters are a cost-efficient way to generate hot water for your home.  Almost any climate is compatible with these heaters . . . all you need is the sun!  The systems usually include a storage tank and solar collectors.  Give Atlantic Solar a call at 540-577-4249 for more [...]

June: Check for April & May Water Damage

JUNE
April showers can lead to water issues.  You can use the month of June to stay on top of some common concerns.

Check your home’s fascia and trim for decay. These areas can become weathered and could lead to water damage.

Is there any evidence of leakage around your water heater?  If so, or any rust is [...]

Green Tips - May

GREEN Tip for the month:
Looking at ways to save energy?  Aren’t we all!  How about trying to line dry your clothes?  This allows you to tap into the most natural energies available:  the wind and the sun.  Clothes dryers are not energy-efficient, so put up a clothesline.  You can do this almost anywhere, and [...]

Green Tip - April

GREEN Tip for the month:
April is a great month to plant a garden.  Why not try organic gardening?  It’s not expensive, in fact, it should be less expensive.  Creating good, nutrient-rich soil is a great way to have healthy, viable plants.  Check out composting and the benefits of it to your garden and the planet!