Lady Bee's Tips And Advice
      Suggestions For Making  You Healthier, Wealthier and Wiser
     We all want a better life and hope this will help you.
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                   Green  Tips For Everyday Use

     I feel that we can make enough of  a difference in our daily life to impact the environment for years to come.The world can not continue as it is or we will have nothing of value to leave to our children. If we each do our part to change things,the cumulative effort will make enough impact on the earth to have a better future. The advice and tips offered here are simple things to do to improve life and save time and money.
     If we all do our part, we can improve our economy, environment and our lives.Even a seemingly small change can have a huge impact on the environment.Here are a few "Green Tips" for you.

   1. Turn off lights when leaving a room or leaving home.
   2. Put all electronics on a power strip and turn it off when not using .
   3. Use timers to automatically turn off lights at night.
   4. Bring your lunch to work to reduce the use of takeout containers and plastic utensils.
   5. Carpool if possible.
   6. Reduce, reuse,recycle.
   7. Conserve fuel. Combine car trips to save time and fuel.
   8. Walk or ride a bike.
   9. Take a shower. A shower uses 1/3 less water than a bath.
  10. Was full loads of laundry and dishes. Air dry dishes and hang clothes to dry.
  11. Use cleaning products that are biodegradable and non-toxic. The environment will thank you.
  12. Whenever possible ,plant trees, bushes or flowers.This will help  replenish oxygen.

                  Meters

         Using meters to measure how you use electricity can help you make better informed decisions about the energy you consume and pay for. You can identify opportunities to make simple changes in your life that can result in significant energy savings, and you can make better choices on larger measures, such as appliance purchases. Whether you choose a simple plug meter to measure one load at a time or a whole house meter to track all of your electricity usage, meters can quickly pay for themselves by helping you buy less energy.
             
              Radiant Barrier

      A radiant barrier is a layer of thin material that can be installed in your attic to reflect heat away and prevent it from entering your home through the roof. Installing a radiant barrier is a simple and affordable way to make a significant impact on your summer air conditioning bi

                 Whole House Fans

     Whole house fans are powerful fans that draw fresh air in through open windows throughout the entire house while exhausting warm, stale air out attic vents. Depending on the local climate, whole house fans can dramitically reduce or eliminate the need for air conditioning while greatly enhancing the comfort of a home. Whole house fans can reduce home cooling costs by as much as 90%, potentially making it one of the most significant energy-saving opportunities for your home. And modern whole house fans are relatively easy to install and run quietly and reliably.

     Build your own solar panels and wind turbines. GREEN DIY ENERGY has instructions to build it yourself so you can save money on electricity.

    Here are some sources to check out for DO IT YOURSELF energy projects.

    GREEN DIY ENERGY
    ENERGY 2 GREEN
    WEBSEEDS ENERGY
    EARTH FOR ENERGY
    MAGNIWORK ENERGY