5 Solar Products To Go Solar At Home

Going solar is one of the best ways to save money at home and get off the grid fast. If you are lucky to live in a city that has plenty of sunshine day in and day out, there is no reason you can’t get off the grid and go completely solar at home. Solar products are not as mainstream as they should be, but there are enough of them around to help you reduce your energy bill and save money in the long run.

While it’d be tough to list all solar products that you can use at home to save energy, here are 5 home solar products worth a look:

Sundanzer Solar-Powered Freezer: designed for those who want to get off the grid and save money in the long run. It’s a simple freezer but gets the job done.

Solar Powered 15 LED Security Light and Motion Detector: a useful solar powered security solution for your house that turns on when motion is detected. (more…)

3 Fun Eco-Friendly Toy Trucks for Your Kids

In the past few months, we have talked about how you can change the smallest details in your life style to make your home more eco-friendly. If you happen to have young children at home, you have got yet another chance to go green and help the environment as well. Green toys are a great way to go green and protect your kids at the same time. Let’s not forget that we have seen a lot of toys that are made out of harmful material. Some have even been recalled back in the past. With eco-friendly toys, you won’t have to worry about those issues.

Trucks are among favorite toys for kids. If you happen to have a kid who is into trucks, here are 3 eco-friendly trucks you should pick up:

Sprig Toys Eco Recycling-Truck: it’s made out of eco-friendly Sprigwood. It’s recyclable and lets you go green at home.

Green Toys Recycle Truck: it’s made from 100% curbside-collected recycled milk jugs. Comes with 100% recyclable packaging. It’s made in USA and doesn’t have any harmful material for your child. (more…)

Sony Introduces New Eco Friendly Reader

Amazon and Barnes & Nobles may have gotten all the buzz around their devices in the past few months. But Sony has been building up its e-book reader line-up nicely. The company now has introduced three new e-book readers to compete with other companies in this field. Sony PRS 900 BC is the latest creation of Sony that is not only touch friendly but also efficient in power management. (more…)

7 Eco-Friendly Products For Your Dog

Happen to be a dog owner? Did you know that a lot of toys and supplies that you buy for your dog are not only not environment friendly, but they could be harmful for your pet as well. Haven’t we heard too many stories about kids and pets getting sick by the chemicals used in some of these toys. Eco-friendly supplies are one of the best ways to avoid that scenario. They may not be as mainstream as most of us want them to be, but they do help you become more eco-friendly and take care of your pet without hurting the environment.

If you are looking to go green while taking care of your dog, here are 7 cool green dog toys and supplies you should pick up:

Eco-Me Dog Kit Starter Kit: you can create your own shampoo, bug spray, and dog treats at the comfort of your home. It’s chemical free and all natural.

eCo-Concepts BunkHouse Style Dog House: it’s made out of recycled material and can resist rot, insects, weather and moisture. Makes a great home for your pet.

New Age Pet All Weather Insulated Dog House: a solid house for your dog. It’s made out of recycled material and is eco-friendly. Resists rot, insects, weather and moisture as well. Handles pet up to 50 lbs.

West Paw Eco Friendly Hurley Dog Bone: a simple bone toy for your dog that is recyclable and doesn’t create virtually no waste during manufacturing.

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5 Attractive Thermal Insulated Curtains That Save Energy

Unless you are lucky enough to live in an area that doesn’t have cold winters and hot summers, you are going to find yourself spending a decent amount of money to keep your house or apartment warm or cool, depending on the season. The last thing you want to do is waste your money and let all the energy you are consuming to go to waste. That’s why everyone should take time to insulate their homes to not only conserve energy but save money in the process.

One way to save energy at home is by using insulated curtains. These curtains keep the cold or heat out, so you won’t spend more energy than you have to to warm up or cool down your home. Many assume that a thermal curtain is going to look strange or ugly. Nothing can be further from the truth. These are regular curtains but are made out of material that conserve energy. In fact, here are 5 attractive insulated curtains that are great for saving energy:

DAMASK Jaquared Insulated Thermal Blackout Window Curtain: blocks out 99.9% of light. It also insulates against the cold as well. Comes in multiple colors.

Eclipse Antibes Thermaback Window Panel: it’s made out of 100% Polyester. Has with energy-saving insulation, noise seducing design.

Star Print Thermal Blackout Window Curtain: pretty similar to the above curtain. It’s machine washable so it’s not too much of a hassle to work with. (more…)

5 Energy Saver Gadgets For Home

Saving energy and spending not more than you have to is not only good for our planet but for your pocket as well. Who wants to pay hundreds of dollars in energy bill each and every month. It’s true that some in some seasons you are going to have to spend more energy than in others. At the same time, there are steps you can take to save energy. For starters, you can insulate your home to make sure you don’t waste energy. You also want to pick up gadgets that don’t spend too much energy.

There is a difference between picking up energy star gadgets and trying to save money with energy saving gadgets. It’s true that energy star gadgets are more energy efficient than their non-compliant counterparts. At the same time, if you pick up too many of them, they still add to your energy bill. If you want to save energy at home, you want to avoid picking up more gadgets and replace the existing ones with those that save you energy. With that in mind, here are 5 energy saver gadgets that save you money:

Bye Bye Standby BBSBUSA Energy Saving Kit: cuts power to your electrical devices at the flick of a switch and turns off electronics that are in stand-by mode.

PC TrickleSaver Energy Saver: if you have connected peripheral devices to your PC, you want to make sure they are turned off when you are not using your PC. That’s exactly what this gadget does. (more…)

3 Atom N450 Netbooks with Long Battery Life

Netbooks are great gadgets to own if you spend a lot of time outdoors. Sure, you can get a lot done on your iPhone or Droid. But they do not replace a laptop. A netbook won’t be as powerful as your home PC, but it is a laptop in its own right and lets you get your work done on the road. Netbooks have been getting better in the battery life department. There was a time that getting 8 hours+ from a netbook battery was considered something unusual. These days, a lot of netbooks pass that mark easily. The new N450 netbooks are even more energy efficient and give you lots of hours of work on the road.

If you are looking to pick up a N450 netbook to get more out of your netbook on the road, here are 3 new netbook models you should pick up:

ASUS Eee PC Seashell 1005PE-PU17 Netbook: comes with a 6 cell battery that gives you 14 hours of work time on the road. It comes with Windows 7 and the next generation ATOM processor, N450.

Acer AO532h-2326 10.1-Inch Netbook: gives you 10 hours of battery life. It comes with a large keyboard, wireless N connection, and Windows 7 premium. Multi-gesture touch-pad is nice addition as well. (more…)

5 More Energy Efficient Heaters That Save You Money

The winters seem to have gotten worse in the U.S. and many areas around the world. Many scientists are now claiming that this trend could continue in the future. What that means is that you are going to have to spend more money to keep your house warm during these tough times. Obviously, you are going to have to worry about your bill going through the roof as well. That’s where energy saving heaters come in. They not only help you keep yourself warm, they also don’t increase your bill dramatically.

In these tough economic times, the last thing you want to do is spend more money on your energy bills. If you are looking to keep your house warm and save money in the process, here are 5 energy efficient heaters you should consider picking up:

Soleus Silver Micathermic Radiator Heater: a cool radiator heater that fits in smaller rooms and gets you warm in the nick of time. It doesn’t produce any odors and doesn’t have any visible elements.

Lakewood EP-2000 Ultra-Thin Dual-Power Heater: it’s a very thin flat panel heater that comes with electrothermic technology to save you money. It comes with an automatic cut off system. Keep in mind that you don’t want to leave this on 24/7 if you want to save money.

Holmes Energy Saver Heater: features three powerful ceramic elements that will get your place warm without driving up your electricity bill. What I like about this heater is the fact that it’s very compact and great for small places. (more…)

5 Simple Tools To Keep The Cold Out During Winter

I don’t know about you, but I am not made to handle the cold weather. Some people can handle it better than others, but I certainly can’t get used to the cold weather in the North having spent a while in Florida. The good news about the cold weather is the fact that you can turn your heater on and get your rooms’ temperature to the level that is suitable for you. Of course, you can have the best heating system in the world, but if you have not taken the time to seal off your doors and windows, you are wasting energy and money.

Thankfully, there are simple tools that can help you seal your doors and windows off, and you don’t have to spend a fortune to get them. Taking advantage of these tools can save you money and help conserve energy. If that sounds good to you, here are 5 tools you should consider:

Gaiam Draft Dodger: stuffed with insulating poly fibers, Draft Dodget keeps the cold out in those bad winter nights, so you won’t have to turn your heater up all the way.

Door and Window Draft Stopper: stuffed with styrene pellets and polyester fiberfill, it not only keeps the cold out, but it’s washable and durable too. Works with all kinds of doors.

Colonial Draft Stopper: a very affordable solution for those who want to block out wind and snow from getting in their houses. Very easy to get it on a door.

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3 Cool Solar Grill Lights For Grilling Outdoors

A fan of outdoor grilling? A lot of people are. If you actually play your cards right, you may be able to save money grilling your food, instead of purchasing it from restaurants and fast food stores. I personally prefer grilling in the day, so I can see what I am grilling. But sometimes you want to grill at night for a party but your grill may not be in a location that has access to proper lighting. That’s where solar grill lights come in. Solar grill lights use the power of the sun to illuminate the surface of your grill, so you can focus more on what you are grilling and less about how much you are adding to your energy bill.

If you are looking to grill outdoors in the evening and want to have a solar-powered light to help you get the job done more effectively, here are 3 solar grill lights you should try:

Smart Solar Solar Grill Light: mounts on tables, walls, fence rails and posts. It gives you power for 6 hours. Comes with replaceable batteries. (more…)