Pocono Raceway is widely regarded as one of NASCAR’s most competitive speedways and now it is gaining another unique edge. Pocono is the first sports facility (that we know of), which is 100% powered by solar energy. A 40.000 panel solar array, covering 25 acres, is producing between 3 and ...

Who does not like to have their swimming pool illuminated at night? Normally, you achieve that by installing recessed lamps in the pool, but every hour they burn will weigh on your green conscience. Here is a solution that beats even the most energy efficient lamps. Atmosphere Piscines makes glow-in-the-dark ...

Summer is quasi over, so this topic is a bit out of time, but after we spent a few thoughts last week on the scandalously low requirements for air conditioning units to receive an Energy Star certification (13 SEER), let’s have a look at the latest technology and put that ...

Green home improvement does not always have to be solely eco-friendly and generally good for the environment. Sometimes, you can combine eco-friendliness with a healthy portion of looking after your own well-being. We had such a discussion previously, when we talked about the different types of insulation materials available you ...

What to do, when you are going on vacation and you cannot find anybody available and/or trustworthy enough to water your plants? How about a DIY low drip irrigation system made from a used water bottle? It will cost you next to nothing. Check out this set of instructions on ...

Remember the piece on green roofs. Here is some official validation of the concept from the city of Portland. Green roofs or ‘Eco Roofs’ are supported by the city, because they filter pollutants out of the air, support the urban heat island effect (by reducing outdoor air temperatures) and increase ...

Water conservation is one of the biggest targets in green home improvement. We have noted before that in households with a garden as much as 40% of the water used each month finds its way into the greenery. Ways to reduce water usage in your backyard includes hydrozoning and planting ...

You want to save energy. You want to run a ceiling fan, instead of the air conditioning, but your ceilings are too low. Is it a lost case? Not at all. Ceiling-hugging fans (or flushmount) find space even in low-ceiling appartments. They are designed so that the blades are as ...

We discussed the merits of a green roof the other day and here is a nice little how-to video. It’s about an extensive green roof, so low maintenance and lower cost. The builder explains the need for a moisture barrier and how to lighten the soil with perlite to reduce ...

The fridge with the smallest carbon footprint is no fridge at all. That is why a small, but growing segment of the green conscious are ditching their fridges. It’s a radical move, but does it pay? Life without a fridge is not impossible (most people on this planet do not ...

The old Vikings did it and so can you. Covering your roof with vegetation will provide a natural heat barrier to keep your home cool in the summer and warm in the winter. We already discussed many different ways to insulate your home, but this is surely one of the ...