It is possible to save a great deal of money on utility bills by simply installing a wood stove. Not only that, but wood burning is known to be more environmentally friendly than burning fossil fuels. Traditional oil, gas and coal cannot be replaced once burned but tree can be endlessly replaced by planting new ones. So let’s look at how to actually install one of these beasts.

In economic times like these, everyone wants to save as much as they can money, right? It may seem hard to believe, but the way you select your window treatments can affect how much your energy bills are each month. Most types of window treatments provide some sort of insulation, but there are some that are more effective than others. Today, we’re going to go through the 3 major types of window treatments and how effective they can be when [...]

Conducting photo tours in Costa Rica can be quite an experience because I never know what my group and I will encounter. Here is an entertaining event that occurred while we were traveling to one of our locations.

One of the destinations for my group in Costa Rica Photo Tours is the beautiful, pristine Osa Peninsula along the southern Pacific Coast of Costa Rica, a place that National Geographic says is “the most biologically diverse place” on the planet. In [...]

With luggage and camera gear packed in the van by 8 in the morning my new friends and I on my photography tour are off to our first destination, promising to be an outstanding adventure. The excitement is high with everyone getting to know each other and talking cameras and pictures on this their first day.

We are on our way to Arenal, an active volcano in Costa Rica, but there are a few stops along the way. First, we stop [...]

You live your life every day fully dependent on energy, mainly gas and electricity. But with the constantly rising costs of these energy sources, you might be wondering how you can cut back on these expenses and make your life a little easier. You likely already know about renewable energy and that it is being used around the world. But how do you take advantage of this without spending a fortune? You might want to consider building a windmill, but do you know how to build a wind generator?

If you are thinking about a hybrid vehicle, you may be hearing quite a bit of “talk”. Some people think the hybrid car is the best thing on the market. Some people say it’ll just pass. Yet other people again say they think they can save a packet, but you’re not sure it’s really worth it. What’s the truth, and how do you separate myth from fact with all of the stuff that is being said to you? Below, you can read and consider the usual hybrid vehicle myths.

Green DIY Energy is increasing in popularity among consumers. Green energy is considered to be natural, renewable and non-polluting. The main types of green energy are solar and wind-powered. These power sources save money and help to fight global warming by reducing carbon dioxide emissions.

With the rising cost of energy, green DIY energy is becoming more popular today than ever. By using wind turbines and solar panels, more persons are providing for all or part of their home energy production on their own home site.

In the past few decades we have become more and more reliant on supermarkets for all our fruit and vegetable needs. These days, it is becoming increasingly popular to grow your own fruit and veg at home or on a little plot of land nearby. Not only can this help you save money, it’s also great for the environment and can be a rewarding experience.

The rainforests are dense forests that are located in areas that receive the highest rainfalls throughout the year. The rainforests are also home to more than 50% of the animals and plants available in our world. Because of the dense foliage, sunlight often does not penetrate to the ground level, leaving the forest floors pretty clear and walk able.