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Tree Hugging Family - Living Green

July 22nd, 2008

Building & Installing a Rain Barrel

If you can get past the guy in the intro with the unnaturally tall mustache, then you’ll learn how to build a rain barrel from a food barrel. The video also goes into installation and maintenance tips, as well as some interesting facts. It’s 4:57 from HGTV.
If you’d prefer written directions, go to HGTV’s […]

By Peggy -- 1 comment

May 4th, 2008

Save Water In Your Yard & Garden

Misuse of water isn’t just bad for the environment, it’s also bad news for your wallet. Here’s how to save water and still water efficiently.

Water at night. Or you could water in the early morning, but usually nighttime (devoid of sun) gives you less evaporation time, which means your water goes further.
Lose some grass: Reduce […]

By Jennifer -- 0 comments