Some seasonal chores are over-rated – you don’t really need to rake leaves off your lawn and put the garden to bed in the autumn. But “winterizing” – preparing your house for winter weather – can make your home more comfortable, save you money, and shrink your carbon footprint. If you haven’t winterized yet, take this as your fall checklist. […]
Dozens of governments, nonprofits, and companies have introduced carbon calculator websites and apps that promise to help each of us understand our carbon footprint. But it is still early days for these tools, and many questions need to be answered. Are they useful? Do they provide accurate information? How can we choose the right calculator? Choosing a carbon calculator should […]
When the snow starts falling, it’s tempting to retreat into the house and hibernate until spring. But no matter how tempting, it is unfortunately not possible. Even if we didn’t have to go to work, regulations in most communities hold individuals responsible for clearing the sidewalks in front of their homes. There is a lot of conflicting advice about the […]