tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12451341340036255902024-03-13T01:10:39.592-04:00AnV DesignSustainable Living, Interior Design, and ArchitectureAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12281806447154562541noreply@blogger.comBlogger62125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1245134134003625590.post-45886680387668029342010-02-02T16:37:00.004-05:002010-02-02T17:03:43.534-05:00Hot Reclaimed and Recycled Materials!<div style="text-align: justify;">If you have a weak spot for reused, reclaimed, and recycled in architecture and interior design, you have to check these out!</div><div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><br /></span></span></div><div><ul><li style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">The M + E Collection from <a href="http://www.ecodomo.com/">EcoDomo</a> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 15px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">is made entirely with recycled materials, blending stones, glass and recycled leather - the Recycled Leather is made from leather scraps taken from tanneries which produce leather for car seats and others.</span></span></span></li></ul></div></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjj-TfkCbiypTLFIhc3oC8B07skubIl77VxiSeTUxADBrC37eRc7x19ve3jP6rP5qtyrYoUnnG7YqUYvTFmhnRyqvgRZM3d7gARt6kQDm6oNnl8IihVenmqJ2p23s5e2EIh4hhbI4Iz2Wq8/s1600-h/1ecodomo.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjj-TfkCbiypTLFIhc3oC8B07skubIl77VxiSeTUxADBrC37eRc7x19ve3jP6rP5qtyrYoUnnG7YqUYvTFmhnRyqvgRZM3d7gARt6kQDm6oNnl8IihVenmqJ2p23s5e2EIh4hhbI4Iz2Wq8/s320/1ecodomo.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5433767776890841266" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: georgia; line-height: 15px; "><ul><li style="text-align: justify;">The free form, organic design of each <a href="http://www.bearcreekglass.com/">Bear Creek Glass</a> handcrafted ocean bowl makes it a spectacular focal point for any bath. 100% recycled glass.</li></ul></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgu2SGsebanL3EOVQnsrEi2h-oRHfQ6wli4WpbaCIqdb7Wh4gk1zlc-MavnnGBnn3mvhqEg5gotu7XRw_zK15t56MHpE4b43pTNR9LEdgTefyL5r8ZMkdye_FI8gUrC9qMzmL3X6aP_9j2P/s1600-h/2+bear+creek+glass.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgu2SGsebanL3EOVQnsrEi2h-oRHfQ6wli4WpbaCIqdb7Wh4gk1zlc-MavnnGBnn3mvhqEg5gotu7XRw_zK15t56MHpE4b43pTNR9LEdgTefyL5r8ZMkdye_FI8gUrC9qMzmL3X6aP_9j2P/s320/2+bear+creek+glass.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5433767763314627458" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: georgia; line-height: 15px; "><ul><li style="text-align: justify;">A warm, rustic and very hip way to serve up a compact fluorescent (or incandescent, your choice). Laser cut steel over mica. Made by <a href="http://www.eleekinc.com/">Eleek</a> from recycled steel square bar stem and 100% recycled cast aluminum canopy, shade rings.</li></ul></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 15px;"><br /></span></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZMqE_GjMgl4NLp9FEVJgWenyDQtRV3t7UuaNkrXCHdn43fmamnebXnO8rmzCtpdmFzrZMV4DZWx08z_ww5N3UmyhbtMi5KvWDz0qOPvgzhUblxAeyf6vXu7P_IivuqSNClpGmcFswKlTQ/s1600-h/3+Eleek.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZMqE_GjMgl4NLp9FEVJgWenyDQtRV3t7UuaNkrXCHdn43fmamnebXnO8rmzCtpdmFzrZMV4DZWx08z_ww5N3UmyhbtMi5KvWDz0qOPvgzhUblxAeyf6vXu7P_IivuqSNClpGmcFswKlTQ/s320/3+Eleek.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5433767763839255410" /></a><br /><div><ul><li style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: georgia; line-height: 15px; ">Mirai collection was designed by Matteo Leoni for <a href="http://www.warisan.com/">Warisan</a>. Fully built in Recycled Teak wood, derived from demolished old houses, bridges, phone posts, etc. The line features 2 beds, nighstands, drawer's chest, as well as desks, bookshelf, sofas , coffee tables & outdoor items.</span></li></ul></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXHXmQT9sl20VR05HOn9FYPdDhDbhsJ38V774Zg3IRD2rfO3o2D3DedCFx_3QOG3KugK8VRo4km-7A7ymDuA9qJWEa2hoOFBC5IDRWQ74TgRAjKE0WRsoMomvgOR5BGy8icfZ9OiCSuMsF/s1600-h/4+Warisan.jpg"></a><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXHXmQT9sl20VR05HOn9FYPdDhDbhsJ38V774Zg3IRD2rfO3o2D3DedCFx_3QOG3KugK8VRo4km-7A7ymDuA9qJWEa2hoOFBC5IDRWQ74TgRAjKE0WRsoMomvgOR5BGy8icfZ9OiCSuMsF/s1600-h/4+Warisan.jpg"><img style="text-align: left;display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 200px; " src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXHXmQT9sl20VR05HOn9FYPdDhDbhsJ38V774Zg3IRD2rfO3o2D3DedCFx_3QOG3KugK8VRo4km-7A7ymDuA9qJWEa2hoOFBC5IDRWQ74TgRAjKE0WRsoMomvgOR5BGy8icfZ9OiCSuMsF/s320/4+Warisan.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5433767500034299250" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: georgia; line-height: 15px; "><ul><li style="text-align: justify;">These <a href="http://www.asianartimports.com/">Asian Art Imports</a> palm lamps are made from recycled palmwood. The heights range from 4' to 7' tall. Each piece possesses an individual character.</li></ul></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 15px;"><br /></span></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrBXqisYAriSZZ5ufHeAxdkbsj2bdlc3lQk41mR3bktZcWk9Vt2P-AAn4ui4WNpZao0-ZY1a0_rEHnG7rEImyUmY_KIkbBeZchyphenhyphenxnQmSQDXHVcNj4QX_I9SOIhCa6T6p199v8tKvTglKxj/s1600-h/5+asian+art+imports.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrBXqisYAriSZZ5ufHeAxdkbsj2bdlc3lQk41mR3bktZcWk9Vt2P-AAn4ui4WNpZao0-ZY1a0_rEHnG7rEImyUmY_KIkbBeZchyphenhyphenxnQmSQDXHVcNj4QX_I9SOIhCa6T6p199v8tKvTglKxj/s320/5+asian+art+imports.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5433767494804427618" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: georgia; line-height: 15px; "><br /></span></div><div><ul><li style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: georgia; line-height: 15px; ">The <a href="http://www.fireclaytile.com/products/list/category/debris/overview">Debris Series Recycled Ceramic Tile</a> features over 112 glaze colors, contains over 60% recycled materials, and is made by <a href="http://www.fireclaytile.com/">Fireclay</a> in their U.S. Northern California sustainable factory, creating one of the most beautiful, sustainable ceramic products on the market.</span></li></ul></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 15px;"><br /></span></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEil5dzQGThHMxNqACut0EqBSOsgPkSY31I3clEEGoMPiEdUnBgWGCvMh5CdIsglE_qt7FQjQlxIBIy73D-owQFvvs5TXaEplRJQ1RGS2cFic9OzOMmc_F3yvo0MCDHv0JTAsOJjcfx6g4UQ/s1600-h/6+fireclay+tile.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEil5dzQGThHMxNqACut0EqBSOsgPkSY31I3clEEGoMPiEdUnBgWGCvMh5CdIsglE_qt7FQjQlxIBIy73D-owQFvvs5TXaEplRJQ1RGS2cFic9OzOMmc_F3yvo0MCDHv0JTAsOJjcfx6g4UQ/s320/6+fireclay+tile.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5433767486687758130" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: georgia; line-height: 15px; "><ul><li style="text-align: justify;">Custom made lighting by <a href="http://www.functionart.com/AM/Artists/ConwayJ/ConwayJinventory.html">Function + Art</a> - variable options: size, finish, glass drop length, ceiling or wall mount. Made from recycled steel and glass.</li></ul></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 15px;"><br /></span></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCtYMgLLGLJxdPSzXHezO6TOujHgeAXj8kYDwhwI7Pf-BqOnYZKdKeppI4B11o6Fwcxr6r4Etv2sDJZkr-bgIKw8LoWyLsmXSdPWFemS5L5sSqj9lYAOD94FbhuUqvbMJLC4_heBdsVMrE/s1600-h/7+function%2Bart.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCtYMgLLGLJxdPSzXHezO6TOujHgeAXj8kYDwhwI7Pf-BqOnYZKdKeppI4B11o6Fwcxr6r4Etv2sDJZkr-bgIKw8LoWyLsmXSdPWFemS5L5sSqj9lYAOD94FbhuUqvbMJLC4_heBdsVMrE/s320/7+function%2Bart.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5433767487567223634" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div></div></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12281806447154562541noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1245134134003625590.post-72605113460443272742009-12-30T23:36:00.010-05:002009-12-31T01:13:49.194-05:00DIY Eco Storage Ideas<div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">You might have scoured the internet for Eco-friendly storage options only to find that they are scarce and often pricey. Fear not, if you are handy you can reuse some common 'useless' items to make your own storage containers. Of course, these are just a few ideas - use your imagination and your local salvage yard to come up with even more creative options!</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpWJSFVsrfANXy13LPR_T2atmtVMypr-r4sVxU5GuUSEVHbqiAVKgMPARhPP7wnpr6WZ2Nu-YkqHFC3aeg3CIwAAiSiRrliKA6e7EKSQGhrfopQbZlNjA2Qi4kXhhdYc2Ne5fwQO96GOKo/s200/Burlap_bag.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 134px; height: 200px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5421266898438787074" /><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Large Capacity Recycling: </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Are your recycling containers so small you have to empty them nearly every day? If you have the space, make a container out of some used burlap bags. You can get some free or at very low cost from your local coffee roaster. Just make a frame out of 2x4s and place the bag in the middle, roll the edges over the frame and secure them with large tacks.</span></span></span></div></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpm8HUURBgbyP5ERR5WmLf69q2fyL9zSlHWHl6q_Nv0rcSEGQALtrPMCdBsKM24gu17pIe1RY9l2NX8SfxlhBt2ZGxnKIIb931yPR5tiJTLn-EaT0o3f5xEyILm5d4Viw2J57ObWR115wS/s200/Dresser+drawer+detail.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 142px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5421266970630852466" /><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Under Bed Storage:</span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"> I have come across many old dressers that are just too ugly to be placed in a visible space in the house. Often though, they are very well made. Sometimes out of sturdy and high quality hardwood. Find a new use for old dresser drawers by attaching some casters to the bottom and "voila!" - you've got yourself plenty of under bed storage. Great for dorm rooms by the way!</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRwpXK3tKy9BKEX_fo_KkFG7r6jEVtKuCKEWeUB_Rh78Nui8RDOTaTH__KSpBSs-FWzC6Id9CSwwCFIhL_jNb2dIoGY_f0VMh_xr8jIMf3SweGVYnl4Xb2qC5US5NabJVco1ng3UZ-m9SS/s200/wine+barrel.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 132px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5421268224845535778" /><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Bedding Storage:</span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"> Use an old wine barrel with lots of character to create a unique storage space for extra pillows, comforters, and bedding. Just make sure it is clean and use an old sheet to make a liner bag. Easy as that!</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRjo6vbTtEldeTO8xpcDLPgIywybWtuoOk1zSSLm6Q1dgvBhJf5azSekp8l5lMmCeRC4Fajx5Kmt9_KzbG6PcdSNRM9LsJ5GsPDFCUDyu0TrZzVc9WBBqjx1wYhqEhfiQQGV3vbSMViNWi/s200/wood+crate.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 166px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5421271739725944770" /><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">General Organization:</span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"> Give new life to old wooden crates by creating a fabric liner that will prevent things from falling out. A myriad of things can be stored in these. Organize your craft room, your kids' art supplies, or the glass jar collection (you know, the ones you don't want to recycle just yet because you keep thinking you'll find a use for them).</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj74GXHMmEHhgeoWV2ci5Mm2tP2sDsHT9rf1l5nMEdxdrphFT7YPerl1q4N52pmv4gLTyjQbIQUnSgf664q1DtmgFl80LUj2kY8AGewId_PuHLVqQgHOzQiFs3b_1Gtdxc_m9P5Y7qSODaV/s200/fabric+covered+box.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 133px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5421273209674734434" /><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Storage for the Small Things:</span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"> You know what I am talking about. The small things you find all over your house that do not have a place of their own. The greeting cards from friends, the tape and scissors, pens and pencils... Just use some old shoe boxes and cover them in fabric, there is no end to the possibilities!</span></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12281806447154562541noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1245134134003625590.post-36360009959745807802009-12-11T00:15:00.000-05:002009-12-11T00:16:31.727-05:00Germ Guardian UV-C Room Air Sanitizer Review<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXZusA2_9k5Gwl47uqzxKIPxvqJ_1n-A4My6KSMIp6EFiCdgL9AkSOdFtcgf-km4nA73VSZ3ILvs5qK4a1h96nFWzwNUa_shiNfdAfgN1DDL3L-0vXxj_rkpQ4v1ciLuZWgN8cGL-BhKI/s1600-h/EV9102germguardian.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 256px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXZusA2_9k5Gwl47uqzxKIPxvqJ_1n-A4My6KSMIp6EFiCdgL9AkSOdFtcgf-km4nA73VSZ3ILvs5qK4a1h96nFWzwNUa_shiNfdAfgN1DDL3L-0vXxj_rkpQ4v1ciLuZWgN8cGL-BhKI/s320/EV9102germguardian.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5413450443036681234" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" color: rgb(77, 77, 77); line-height: 18px; font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">Just in time for flu season! No, I don't have germaphobia, you would know that if you came to my house. It isn't exactly sparkling clean. I was looking for a way to clean the air though now that winter is here and I can't air out the house everyday with a baby at home. Never mind that it is below zero most nights and even during the day. There are many air cleaning gadgets out there but how many can claim that they kill 99% of viruses and airborne bacteria? How many use technology that hospitals rely on to sanitize their air? The Germ Guardian Air Sanitizer uses UV-C light to do just that. Thanks to Germ Guardian we were able to test their product and write this review.</span></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(77, 77, 77); line-height: 18px; font-family:helvetica, arial, sans-serif;font-size:12px;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><br /></span></span></div><strong style="font-weight: bold; "><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; "><strong style="font-weight: bold; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">DESIGN:</span></span></strong><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"> The </span><a href="http://www.germguardian.com/EV9102-UVC-Room-Air-Sanitizer-Details.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">Germ Guardian UV-C Room Air Sanitizer</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"> has a modern, futuristic design. The stainless steel construction is both durable and will look good in any interior environment. It really looks great in any room in my house, be it the bathroom or the bedroom. There are also other colors on the market if you want a different look (red, blue, orange, black). It has two openings, one that takes air in and one that disperses clean air. It emits some light and can double as a night light. My only complaint is that the operation is louder than I expected. Though to put it in perspective, yesterday my daughter and I fell asleep with it on! So I guess you can call it white noise if you will. </span></span></span></div></strong><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><br /></span></div></span><strong style="font-weight: bold; "><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; "><strong style="font-weight: bold; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">EFFICACY:</span></span></strong><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"> There are many gadgets on the market that claim to do something but have nothing to show for it. This Room Air Sanitizer has been tested by the Harvard School of Public Health and by independent third party laboratories. So you can rest assured you are paying for something that actually works and can live up to its claims.</span></span></span></div></strong><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">In terms of our experience with </span><a href="http://www.germguardian.com/EV9102-UVC-Room-Air-Sanitizer-Details.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">Germ Guardian UV-C Room Air Sanitizer</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">, it also lives up to its claims in my unscientific way. So what does it do? In our experience the air in the room where it has been on for a minimum of 24 hours has more resemblance to fresh outdoor air. It does kill odors as well, but you have to have it continuously running. My real hope for it was our moldy bathroom. Unfortunately I did not have the time to leave it on in that room for more than 12 hours. Even in that amount of time the air changed for the better. But the mold needs some major remedy that an air sanitizer can't offer. I am also looking forward to seeing what it can do for us this season in terms of getting sick less or shortening the duration of sickness (our friends that used it had a great experience with it in that aspect).</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><br /></span></div></span><strong style="font-weight: bold; "><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; "><strong style="font-weight: bold; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">VALUE:</span></span></strong><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"> The </span><a href="http://www.germguardian.com/EV9102-UVC-Room-Air-Sanitizer-Details.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">Germ Guardian UV-C Room Air Sanitizer</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"> costs anywhere from $100 to $200 depending on where you buy it and what model you choose. A refurbished one costs $70. If you think about it in terms of health, it is a great investment. It can possibly help you avoid or minimize time off from work due to colds, flu, and other viruses. </span></span></span></div></strong><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:12px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">If you are looking to sanitize surfaces (such as door knobs, cutting boards, toys, toilets, countertops, etc), Germ Guardian has you covered as well with UV-C light wands. Take a look at their </span><a href="http://www.germguardian.com/default.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">website</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"> for more information. </span></span></span></div></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><br /></span></span><strong style="font-weight: bold; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">PERFECT FOR:</span></span></strong><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"> </span></span><ul style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 15px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; "><li style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; list-style-type: disc; list-style-position: outside; list-style-image: initial; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">Baby Nursery</span></span></li><li style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; list-style-type: disc; list-style-position: outside; list-style-image: initial; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">Daycare </span></span></li><li style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; list-style-type: disc; list-style-position: outside; list-style-image: initial; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">Homes with children (especially those in public schools and daycare)</span></span></li><li style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; list-style-type: disc; list-style-position: outside; list-style-image: initial; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">Home or business office</span></span></li><li style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; list-style-type: disc; list-style-position: outside; list-style-image: initial; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">Libraries, museums, and archives</span></span></li><li style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; list-style-type: disc; list-style-position: outside; list-style-image: initial; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">Elderly homes</span></span></li><li style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; list-style-type: disc; list-style-position: outside; list-style-image: initial; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">Classrooms</span></span></li><li style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; list-style-type: disc; list-style-position: outside; list-style-image: initial; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">Public places such as banks, post offices, and stores</span></span></li></ul><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"> </span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#33CC00;"><a href="http://www.germguardian.com/All-Departments-Products.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">VISIT THE GERM GUARDIAN WEBSITE</span></a></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" line-height: 20px; font-size:12px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">Disclaimer: I did not receive payment for this review. I did receive a sample of the product or service for testing and review purposes. This will in no way sway my opinion of the product or service. The review is in my own words and is my own opinion. Your results and opinion may differ. </span></span></span></div></span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12281806447154562541noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1245134134003625590.post-64538718262871168182009-11-19T21:44:00.003-05:002009-11-19T22:02:08.249-05:00Last Day for Build Boston 2009!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNjXXE2UN43AKoSwQ-fvLaXQHtLrYR58SVZdsXTw1QyT7dZ7VDsqyVllYaLgDsfgeCfls4kL-S9oO1VbwIC5QPJI20hZNqqnKg6rBkbwgJQnpxtgm64Iqwg4_NVrMocUWZalkNB7pU0IHp/s1600/boston+clouds.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 225px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNjXXE2UN43AKoSwQ-fvLaXQHtLrYR58SVZdsXTw1QyT7dZ7VDsqyVllYaLgDsfgeCfls4kL-S9oO1VbwIC5QPJI20hZNqqnKg6rBkbwgJQnpxtgm64Iqwg4_NVrMocUWZalkNB7pU0IHp/s320/boston+clouds.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5406014121459196370" border="0" /></a>
<br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size:130%;">Friday November 20th is the last day to sprint to <a href="http://www.buildboston.com/home.aspx">Build Boston</a> and not miss a thing. I'll have to admit that last year Greenbuild was the talk of the town, but now that they are in Phoenix - Build Boston is the place to be if you are local. The exhibit hall is open from 9 am to 1 pm tomorrow and you shouldn't miss over 250 booths if you have been putting it off. With long waiting lists for Greenbuild, many green companies are flocking to other industry tradeshows such as <a href="http://www.buildboston.com/home.aspx">Build Boston</a>. Regardless, now that 'green' is heading in the mainstream direction, sustainability is a priority for nearly all exhibitors. Here are some Build Boston highlights for Friday, November 20th:</span>
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abound.<span style=""> </span>This four-hour conference session offers fresh insights and practical advice from industry leaders tailored to young architects and others looking for their next opportunity. Writers with an interest in the economic realities designers are facing right now: this is a must-attend for you, too!</span><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size:130%;"><b style="">Yes, recycling has tangible benefits!</b></span><span style=";font-size:130%;" > </span><span style="font-size:130%;">Just ask the founders of Containers2Clinics.</span><span style=";font-size:130%;" > </span><span style="font-size:130%;">This Dover, MA company retrofits unused shipping containers and transforms them into health clinics for the developing world.<b style=""><span style=""> </span></b>Stop by this remarkable prototype at booth 1035 on the tradeshow floor.</span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing">
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<br /><b style=""><o:p></o:p></b></p> </div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12281806447154562541noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1245134134003625590.post-38361942091913049782009-10-30T22:04:00.002-04:002009-11-04T18:23:42.609-05:00Day-Timer Review<div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size:130%;">In the age of iPhones, Blackberries, and Palm Pres, it is odd to be excited about a pen and paper planner. I am one of those people though that likes to see my whole week and month planned out right in front of me without having to turn on an electronic device. Among other things, I also get migraines from wireless devices - so no iPhone for me. I even find that I'm not comfortable with a calendar displayed on a computer screen, I just need it all on paper. It is because of people like me (well, and teachers, lawyers, professionals, etc...) that </span><span style="font-size:130%;">Day-Timer</span><span style="font-size:130%;"> is still in business. Sometimes you just need something bigger than a 2 x 4 inch screen to envision your plans for the month or week.<br /></span></div><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><a aiotarget="false" aiotitle="Day-Timer" href="http://daytimer.com/"><em aiotitle="Day-Timer">Day-Timer</em></a> was generous enough to send me a Schedule Master Monthly/Weekly Wall Calendar and the Biscayne Bonded Leather Zippered Journal Cover with a 2-page-per-week refill. These are for 2010, but I played around with it to get a feel for how I will use it. I also read all the reference pages in the zippered planner ;)</span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://daytimer.com/"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmmoHrMcf2TPC7KYcfaJcvKwr1zvt6CqXJmNoMmLvJ5vpi-vj3tXpQaI6tITbe0Z4A6R6bnFJzHRbkmxeEw-tXjsEBfF4Z5bAfobV-qowvR9ZWEDvGU9K_L4nMaLa-6bhyb75qm65oN2I/s320/wall+calendar.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5398503077287799218" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:130%;"><strong><span>Schedule Master Monthly/Weekly Wall Calendar:</span></strong> This is a neat calendar for keeping your household organized. It can be either hung on the wall with the metal grommet or on the fridge since it has a magnetic back. Since I am at the fridge twenty times a day anyway - that works perfectly! The neat thing is that you can track multiple schedules for each person in the household. While we only have three people (plus an occasional kitchen centipede), this can be very helpful for households with multiple school age children. That way you can see all the appointments, practices, and sleepovers in one place. Everything is color coded, so each person gets one color, you can even give one to your dog. It has sticky notes of the same color that you can put on the calendar to designate chores. It also has two loops for pens and pencils so you would not have to go hunting for one like I always do. The big board is 16 x 16.5 inches and the calendar itself is about 7 x 12, the detailed weekly calendar is 4 x 12. It sells for $29.99.<br /><br />Constructive criticism: The board broke at one corner. I am not sure if it cracked in transit or when I was exploring it. But in any case, maybe it wouldn't hurt to have cardboard corner protectors to keep it from cracking in shipping. Even better, perhaps some permanent metal corners, like the grommet.<br /></span></div><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><strong><span>Biscayne Bonded Leather Zippered Journal Cover:</span></strong> This is not your average journal cover. What is bonded leather? It is composed of 75% recycled leather fibers and is mixed with a natural latex bonding agent. So why does that matter? Because otherwise these leather scraps would end up in a landfill, that's why. Latex comes from the rubber tree, so that is a great way to bond the scraps without using some toxic gluing agent. The bonded leather is actually made in a tannery in Spain, it really does look and smell like real leather.<br /></span></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://daytimer.com/"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKCWloD-NNNrJ2TYfH-b3NU1Y_TdzUTeBEE-Q_A7jfWfN73kRFi5AgOHqA661Mou3i0M9x-KugP4DTA8XuliaVDlVeH6Rl9Kp5Mznfajo1CyZjGIqkJg_Ik8RB-QgR4X2Iv-zYsyCHUvY/s320/biscayne.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5398502994894904450" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:130%;">This <strong>Journal Cover</strong> makes me look very professional. Moms take note - it is <em>not</em> purse or diaper bag size, but </span><span style="font-size:130%;">Day-Timer</span><span style="font-size:130%;"> does carry a lot of smaller organizers. I like that it is zippered, so it can keep my organized mess in. There is also a 'leather' pocket inside as well as some nylon ones for loose papers and concept sketches on napkins, great for interior designers and architects! It is 1" thick and 7.5 x 10 inches big. The Biscayne Bonded Leather Cover in journal size is $39.99.<br /><br />The <strong>Journal Refill</strong> I chose is the two-page-per-week format. It reminds me of school agendas and for me personally is the easiest way to keep track of things. It has a whole month page as well so you can see the big picture. My favorite feature, though very simple, is the perforated corners that you rip off so you always know exactly where you are in the year. There are also pages for taking notes and keeping numbered lists within each month. There are three separate booklets as well for addresses and phones, a monthly advance planning calendar through the year 2016, and a memo work organizer for more lists. This particular set costs $23.99. They do have the same thing in recycled paper that is only $2 more, next time I would opt for that.<br /><br /><strong><span>The Verdict:</span></strong></span><span style="font-size:130%;"> If it wasn't for three part time jobs, I would do fine without this. But I need to keep track of my interior design job, Lunch.com to do list, and blogging ventures (oh the reviews to write and the giveaways to host!). If you are a busy mom or just busy, these </span><span style="font-size:130%;">Day-Timer</span><span style="font-size:130%;"> products are great for keeping you sane and putting all your plans on paper. It is really relieving to see everything written out in front of you and not have to keep it all in your head. These are high quality products and a very good investment for a smooth year ahead. Great gift as well!<br /><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:130%;">Check out the <a aiotitle="Day-imer Website" href="http://daytimer.com/">Day-Timer Website</a><br /><a aiotarget="false" aiotitle="Daytimer BLOG" href="http://daytimer.wordpress.com/">Day-Timer BLOG</a><br /><a href="http://twitter.com/Daytimerpage">Twitter Page</a><br /><a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Day-Timer/97916338427">Facebook Page</a></span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family:Book Antiqua;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Disclaimer:</span></span></span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:Book Antiqua;" >I did not receive payment in any form for this review.</span></span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:Book Antiqua;" >I did receive a sample of the product or service for testing and review purposes. This will in no way sway my opinion of the product or service. The review is in my own words and is my own opinion. Your results and opinion may differ.</span></span><br /></div></div></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12281806447154562541noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1245134134003625590.post-57780017657664785072009-10-14T19:18:00.005-04:002009-10-15T07:58:36.702-04:00Mythic Paint Review<div style="text-align: justify;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi46YR-56PDiofVh76K5SGTeQEkatLB7fFDjmGVUQS3CeofRuMLZxVMymcsO2BeatJJh1cJwn8Aq5fgg1M-3D81Mf7tBLd2ZdMw0TwgdytRAurIEn8YiPC_pFctkysr7eXzJFYwTIqdQmNg/s1600-h/mythic.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 252px; height: 252px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi46YR-56PDiofVh76K5SGTeQEkatLB7fFDjmGVUQS3CeofRuMLZxVMymcsO2BeatJJh1cJwn8Aq5fgg1M-3D81Mf7tBLd2ZdMw0TwgdytRAurIEn8YiPC_pFctkysr7eXzJFYwTIqdQmNg/s320/mythic.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5392794738458555746" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:130%;">My affair with <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://mythicpaint.com/">Mythic Paint</a> goes back about a year and a half ago. I was pregnant with our first child and browsing through <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjj7xa0kXRBt3UYT4j_JgY8KNsHEy5hmAguMv2-9elhiGLKMi-1oXdosk1mu0l8UzgSD_ZG__z-iwBKXSarSBiXPVjOcGK3DWn0StNWYhngiLJsCN-mj0r-_TZOpAm7rALwjyIcCG0orx4/s1600-h/before2.png"> </a>a pregnancy magazine I spotted an eye catching advertisement. Naturally I went online to find out more about them. I was excited to find non-toxic paint to say the least. In January of 2009, being nine months pregnant, I invited Mythic to host a Lunch 'n Learn in our office at <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://robbramhallarchitects.com/">Rob Bramhall Architects</a>. I was more than impressed and decided that I will never paint with anything else in my life, period.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">After our daughter was born we put off painting our living room for a long time because of finances. This past August though Mythic was kind enough to send us some paint to try and I present to you my account of the truly legendary Mythic Paint.<br /><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiL5sg0UUo8hyAlMvwGJYG4DSGMiTOIEZV_zJ3ZiQTtzvSowatiR07LprJSo9DJkNsaUoWTR2gRPw1NNzQOKQkMn-Od1havzx2KyVJuggHZPq-qzlqubWm5pJTaxIu4jMfGZ6mG55nRjoA/s1600-h/after2.png"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiL5sg0UUo8hyAlMvwGJYG4DSGMiTOIEZV_zJ3ZiQTtzvSowatiR07LprJSo9DJkNsaUoWTR2gRPw1NNzQOKQkMn-Od1havzx2KyVJuggHZPq-qzlqubWm5pJTaxIu4jMfGZ6mG55nRjoA/s320/after2.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5392596897087428786" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjj7xa0kXRBt3UYT4j_JgY8KNsHEy5hmAguMv2-9elhiGLKMi-1oXdosk1mu0l8UzgSD_ZG__z-iwBKXSarSBiXPVjOcGK3DWn0StNWYhngiLJsCN-mj0r-_TZOpAm7rALwjyIcCG0orx4/s1600-h/before2.png"> </a><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:85%;">After</span></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjj7xa0kXRBt3UYT4j_JgY8KNsHEy5hmAguMv2-9elhiGLKMi-1oXdosk1mu0l8UzgSD_ZG__z-iwBKXSarSBiXPVjOcGK3DWn0StNWYhngiLJsCN-mj0r-_TZOpAm7rALwjyIcCG0orx4/s1600-h/before2.png"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjj7xa0kXRBt3UYT4j_JgY8KNsHEy5hmAguMv2-9elhiGLKMi-1oXdosk1mu0l8UzgSD_ZG__z-iwBKXSarSBiXPVjOcGK3DWn0StNWYhngiLJsCN-mj0r-_TZOpAm7rALwjyIcCG0orx4/s200/before2.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5392597120402607074" border="0" /> </a><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:85%;">Before</span><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><strong>The Buzz:</strong> So what makes Mythic so special and how come it stands apart from other paints? If you are new to the 'indoor air quality' scene, I'll fill you in. Your average paint contains a multitude of VOCs (Volatile Organic Compounds). Yes, they also contain <em>known</em> carcinogens. Why would anyone make paint that causes cancer you ask? I honestly don't know - but the same question can be applied to everything these days. Like why do they use pesticides on our food if it causes cancer? Or why are most cleaning supplies cancerous as well?<br /><br />Anyhow, VOCs off-gas for years after you paint your walls. I am sure you are all familiar with that 'new paint' smell as well. It can be a trigger for asthma and other ailments. With Mythic you don't need to worry about any of that. My daughter was contently <em>watching daddy paint </em>in her highchair. I was nearby working on my laptop, no headaches involved. Safe for pets, save for babies, and good for the Earth as a bonus. It is a major step toward better indoor air quality - which at the moment the EPA labels as one of the top five health risks in the US.</span><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2wu7PIOxGuoyBB1j5IwEUHmSBjQWSpnuBFcktnEXKLZvs1rumm0ML1DCUAMv69UEmkth7nA_vnBosnA7EaHTxV5z50CsA8wgsgZTNIEQtuyD5zZcrU35RVNT9PsVnJeqI0WAii9D9gzk/s1600-h/before1.png"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2wu7PIOxGuoyBB1j5IwEUHmSBjQWSpnuBFcktnEXKLZvs1rumm0ML1DCUAMv69UEmkth7nA_vnBosnA7EaHTxV5z50CsA8wgsgZTNIEQtuyD5zZcrU35RVNT9PsVnJeqI0WAii9D9gzk/s320/before1.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5392584271344700674" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:130%;"><strong><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></strong></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYxr4atOR24iElTb7YujASuIqxqTT7aXQgqvtVZJvc2_hcxlrvrTpvpYXgHLm6eHojv9Qk9HioJwen0dJSPWHLhc7ro0YsXfrEmOxHjumQ-j7wI-eLRDqK6zLzoYzu9IIA6q3eReM-W1M/s1600-h/after1.png"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYxr4atOR24iElTb7YujASuIqxqTT7aXQgqvtVZJvc2_hcxlrvrTpvpYXgHLm6eHojv9Qk9HioJwen0dJSPWHLhc7ro0YsXfrEmOxHjumQ-j7wI-eLRDqK6zLzoYzu9IIA6q3eReM-W1M/s320/after1.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5392586101683761874" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:130%;"><strong><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-style: italic;"><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Before</span> and <span style="font-style: italic;">After<br /><br /></span></span>Performance:</strong></span><span style="font-size:130%;"> If you don't believe me that it performs better than SW and BM paint, </span><span style="font-size:130%;">you can try it yourself! They now sell 4 oz</span> <span style="font-size:130%;">sample jars to feed your curiosity. I wasn't the one painting, my husband was, but he said that it is better than other paint he used before and has much better coverage. For me though, I was sold at the non-toxic part and would have used it <em>even if</em> the performance was average. Not sure if you want to commit? Two words for you: sample jar.<br /><br />You see, Mythic Paint doesn't just take out the toxic stuff out of regular paint, which is what other 'green paint' manufacturers do. It is the result of over six years of intensive polymer research conducted by the University of Southern Mississippi. It is completely redesigned in its makeup from the ground up, resulting in something you will not find on the market.<br /><br />As a latex paint it is very easy to deal with. It washes off tools nicely (if you don't let it dry of course!). We had a drop or two on our laminate flooring, it just peeled off with no issues. Third party performance testing? Sure:<br /><em>"In 2007 an industry leading independent consulting and testing laboratory service, performed side-by-side comparative tests between Mythic Paint and all other leading paint brands – both their Eco-friendly and premium lines. Tests focused on subjective performance including thickness, sheen, sag resistance, flow and leveling and gloss. Mythic Paint proved to be equal if not better than all competitors. Resistance and durability was analyzed through the industry‟s gold standard in paint performance testing – the „scrub test‟. Mythic Paint substantially outperformed by 1.5 to 8 times the durability of their competitors."</em><br /><br /><strong>Value:</strong> I know what you are thinking, if this paint is so great, am I going to pay more for it too? Yes, it does cost more than your average toxic paint (about $50 a gallon for interior paint). Here is the deal though, in my experience and that of other people who have used it, the coverage of Mythic is superior to that of other paints. This means that you will need less to cover more. For most colors, even one coat is sufficient. You can't put a price on your health though, so this beats the value of all other paints in that aspect. They also have exterior paint. In which case you will be doing the Earth a favor by having one less house painted with toxic exterior paint.<strong></strong><br /><br />Love their commercials, take a look!</span><br /><object height="349" width="425"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/ujJwseQczTU&rel=0&border=1&color1=0x234900&color2=0x4e9e00&hl=ru&feature=player_embedded&fs=1"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/ujJwseQczTU&rel=0&border=1&color1=0x234900&color2=0x4e9e00&hl=ru&feature=player_embedded&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" allowscriptaccess="always" height="349" width="425"></embed></object><br /><object height="349" width="425"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/jfqGrt9kVKw&rel=0&border=1&color1=0x234900&color2=0x4e9e00&hl=ru&feature=player_embedded&fs=1"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/jfqGrt9kVKw&rel=0&border=1&color1=0x234900&color2=0x4e9e00&hl=ru&feature=player_embedded&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" allowscriptaccess="always" height="349" width="425"></embed></object><br /><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family:Book Antiqua;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Disclaimer:</span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:Book Antiqua;" >I did not receive payment in any form for this review.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:Book Antiqua;" >I did receive a sample of the product or service for testing and review purposes. This will in no way sway my opinion of the product or service. The review is in my own words and is my own opinion. Your results and opinion may differ.</span></span><br /></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12281806447154562541noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1245134134003625590.post-79222663092069741642009-10-07T18:14:00.000-04:002009-10-07T18:16:03.174-04:00Emerson Creek Pottery Review<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoVreqrLooYZrVJEdBWxR9zLTueuNfBAM-LhfSgOCBLHQvReJbEdD1lJbUcwEbKI5TQ92-eZEv1dvTgm9BYwh20qphTReBRGp8DIsHJrotldAb-zOeFwNwRN4MJgJy0ajT_U2nCarJbNk/s1600-h/emerson+creek+pottery.png"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoVreqrLooYZrVJEdBWxR9zLTueuNfBAM-LhfSgOCBLHQvReJbEdD1lJbUcwEbKI5TQ92-eZEv1dvTgm9BYwh20qphTReBRGp8DIsHJrotldAb-zOeFwNwRN4MJgJy0ajT_U2nCarJbNk/s320/emerson+creek+pottery.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5389982797769399138" border="0" /></a><div style="text-align: justify;">What do you bake with? Let me guess... It has a non-stick coating? If you are familiar with how 'responsible' the FDA and EPA are with consumer safety, you have every reason to be concerned about your non-stick cookware and bakeware. PFOA is a chemical used to manufacture non-stick coatings and its fumes, emitted at high temperatures, are actually toxic to living organisms. Studies show that an estimated 95% of the population have PFOA in their blood. In rat studies it was shown to cause cancer with high exposure. Don't take my word for it, do your own research :)</div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">With that being said, one of the alternatives to non-stick bakeware is ceramic pottery. It has been used in baking for centuries and is naturally non-toxic. It has great thermal properties and helps in even baking. <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://emersoncreekpottery.com/">Emerson Creek Pottery</a> was kind enough to send me the Go Green Loaf Pan to test.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUZrg7Ol5us9AEEbANUoH6KM6BfzP7iRsWzzg9hv3zXSsL5J4QKMr6dw7X-_Qvs9fWTF_3bdqIwohhW3zVa1Uw7lJqsOwuUyNgpfbnOozvOQNuwUIZeqrjnu-ef7gvq6SN3_EAiPLwjD0/s1600-h/emerson+creek+pottery1.png"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUZrg7Ol5us9AEEbANUoH6KM6BfzP7iRsWzzg9hv3zXSsL5J4QKMr6dw7X-_Qvs9fWTF_3bdqIwohhW3zVa1Uw7lJqsOwuUyNgpfbnOozvOQNuwUIZeqrjnu-ef7gvq6SN3_EAiPLwjD0/s320/emerson+creek+pottery1.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5389982886454087298" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:78%;">My Homemade Bread in an Emerson</span><span style="font-size:78%;"> Creek </span><span style="font-size:78%;"> Go</span><span style="font-size:78%;"> Green Large Loaf Pan</span><br /><br /></div>Emerson Creek Pottery is located in Virginia and <span style="font-style: italic;">all</span> their pieces are U.S. made. You are also guaranteed that the products are lead-free, non-toxic, made by humans - not machines, packed in Eco-friendly corn starch peanuts and recycled fiber boxes, their catalogs are never mass mailed, and your piece of pottery will last you a lifetime with good care. I made bread in this beautiful loaf pan about 10 times already, comes out perfect every time. Cleaning is a breeze, I just rinse it in warm soapy water. I highly recommend it to anyone looking for healthier baking alternatives for their home and family!<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.emersoncreekpottery.com/"><span style="font-weight: bold;">VISIT EMERSON CREEK ONLINE</span></a><br />COME BACK TO THIS POST SOON FOR A 15% DISCOUNT CODE!<br /></div><br />Below is a short video of their Virginia store.<br /><object height="349" width="425"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/u7yB0a2n0QM&border=1&color1=0xe1600f&color2=0xfebd01&hl=en&feature=player_embedded&fs=1"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/u7yB0a2n0QM&border=1&color1=0xe1600f&color2=0xfebd01&hl=en&feature=player_embedded&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" allowscriptaccess="always" height="349" width="425"></embed></object><br /></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12281806447154562541noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1245134134003625590.post-84276582676162533882009-09-14T01:30:00.002-04:002009-09-14T01:34:29.873-04:00H2O Chlorine Filtering Shower Head Review<div style="text-align: justify;">For a long time I was aware that chlorinated water is not good for your health. Never mind drinking it, but even just showering in it isn't healthy. I just never realized just how bad it is until my daughters pediatrician recommended bathing her in non-chlorinated water to help clear up a skin condition. So I looked deeper into the subject of chlorinated municipal water while painstakingly using my Nikken Aqua Pour to make enough clean water to bathe my daughter.<br /><br />You can research it yourself, but I have learned that chlorine in combination with dairy consumption causes clogged arteries in testing on rats. It is also not news that it makes skin dry and hair brittle. I'll just quote from Dr. Mercola's website: "<span style="">Long-term risks of consuming chlorinated water include excessive free radical formation, which accelerates aging, increases vulnerability to genetic mutation and cancer development, causes difficulty metabolizing cholesterol, and promotes hardening of arteries. </span> <span style="">Excess free radicals created by chlorinated water also create dangerous toxins in the body. These have been directly linked to liver malfunction, weakening of the immune system and pre-arteriosclerotic changes in arteries</span>."<br /><br />H<sub>2</sub>O International were kind enough to send me one of their chlorine filtering shower heads to try. I've been taking chlorinated showers for years and as well have been suffering from dandruff ever since I can remember. I failed to link the two together though until now. Even with just two weeks of using this chlorine filtering shower head I have seen an improvement. Of course it will take longer than that, but I can feel that even my skin is not as dry as it used to be. This will be especially important in the dry New England winters! It is especially enjoyable not to smell the chlorine anymore while showering. My baby loves taking her baths in this chlorine free water and I have the peace of mind knowing I made the best choice for her health. At the pediatricians recommendation, the combination of <a href="http://ecobabyz.blogspot.com/2009/08/fuzzi-bunz-review-performance-and.html" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Fuzzi Bunz</a> and the H<sub>2</sub>O Chlorine Filtering Shower Head made her rash disappear.<br /><br />It was pretty simple to install, you just need a wrench. It comes with the filter already in it and it will last you about 6-9 months. I enjoy the five different massage settings, you can get a glimpse of them in this video as well as how easy it is to change the filter cartridge. The shower water pressure droped a little once we installed it, I suspect that is because of the filter action. It isn't anything drastic, just a slight change. Overall I highly recommend this product for making a healthy choice for your body and avoiding all the perils of chlorinated water, especially if you have children or heart health issues.<br /><br /><object height="349" width="425"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/174zYinqr0k&border=1&color1=0x234900&color2=0x4e9e00&hl=en&feature=player_embedded&fs=1"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/174zYinqr0k&border=1&color1=0x234900&color2=0x4e9e00&hl=en&feature=player_embedded&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" allowscriptaccess="always" height="349" width="425"></embed></object><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);font-size:130%;" >My readers on EcoBabyz, AnV Design, and Lunch.com get a special 20% discount code for H2O International products, just click the graphic below!<br /><br /><br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.on2url.com/app/adtrack.asp?MerchantID=145932&AdID=454010"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 186px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhohGzCOy6xrDcP6JuvdqpO424YHbjT6I__0dClUsz3yTuby2746inrXk2NrquR_VNCYhGbCfZb82G4ozEm043tBPDaL6Jqu1WvH7YEw6vz1GEhU2O0sWAyzWaTk3JAV00gFO36gy39G31N/s320/H2O+international.aspx" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5381192130222121314" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);font-size:130%;" ><br /><br /></span></div></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12281806447154562541noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1245134134003625590.post-19725145596882713312009-08-26T13:33:00.003-04:002009-08-31T21:17:31.432-04:00Former Vice President Al Gore to Keynote Greenbuild PhoenixThe USGBC announced that the Greenbuild 2009 keynote speaker will indeed be Al Gore:<br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"></div><div style="text-align: justify;"></div><blockquote><div style="text-align: justify;">"<span style="color: rgb(66, 74, 74);font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;" >Nobel Laureate, best-selling author, and the subject of an Oscar-winning documentary – the Honorable Al Gore will address thousands of Greenbuild attendees at Chase Field in Phoenix, Ariz. as part of the Greenbuild Opening Keynote & Celebration on Wednesday, Nov. 11. Featuring an opening plenary address by USGBC President, CEO and Founding Chair Rick Fedrizzi and a closing concert with nine-time Grammy winner Sheryl Crow, the event promises to deliver inspiration, excitement, and the unique opportunity to listen in person as Former Vice President Al Gore continues to bring climate change to the forefront of international consciousness.</span><br /></div><span style="color: rgb(66, 74, 74);font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;" > <br /> </span><div style="text-align: justify;"><img src="http://communicate.usgbc.org/images/membership/Member_Update/0809/gore_ourchoice.jpg" alt="Al Gore's Book: Our Choice" align="left" border="none" height="121" hspace="8" width="100" />Along with four terms in Congress, two terms in the Senate, and two terms as Vice President, Gore has written the bestsellers <em><i><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="font-family:Arial;">Earth in the Balance, An Inconvenient Truth</span></span></i></em> and the just-released <em><i><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="font-family:Arial;">Our Choice</span></span></i></em>. <strong style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="font-family:Arial;">The first 5,000 full-conference attendee registrants will receive a complimentary copy of Gore's latest book</span></span></strong> and all other attendees will be able to purchase the book on site."</div></blockquote><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><blockquote><a style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(51, 204, 0);" href="http://www.greenbuildexpo.org/register">Register for Greenbuild 2009 here!</a></blockquote><div style="text-align: left;"><blockquote></blockquote><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size:78%;">Text from USGBC newsletter</span><br /></div></div></div></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12281806447154562541noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1245134134003625590.post-72050734240731223202009-08-19T20:59:00.003-04:002009-08-19T21:03:07.224-04:00Ditch Your Plastic and Go Stainless<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNgG4j2mkssxe8SG3chxU48iZ2ZqbTBQ4CTj9d33fpNkjhyVGlS_MfHiM5BV6LFqx1eq7C5rm2CaD-8x-1EAg8iWx0KZ5wab75wEACf9vpJU7Wmrxv_Pg7mgk-XufoUR5QpPQHoVSlIUI8/s1600-h/new+wave+enviro.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNgG4j2mkssxe8SG3chxU48iZ2ZqbTBQ4CTj9d33fpNkjhyVGlS_MfHiM5BV6LFqx1eq7C5rm2CaD-8x-1EAg8iWx0KZ5wab75wEACf9vpJU7Wmrxv_Pg7mgk-XufoUR5QpPQHoVSlIUI8/s320/new+wave+enviro.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5371844995590331922" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">In the world of reusable water bottles most are familiar with big names like Sigg and Kleen Kanteen. But there are many companies out there that offer similar, if not identical, alternatives that will not break the bank. <a href="http://newwaveenviro.com/"><em>New Wave Enviro</em></a> has quite a few products on the market and thanks to their generosity I gave the 1 liter stainless steel water bottle a test drive.<br /></div><a href="http://ecobabyz.blogspot.com/2009/08/new-wave-enviro-ditch-plastic.html"><br /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://ecobabyz.blogspot.com/2009/08/new-wave-enviro-ditch-plastic.html">Read full review at EcoBabyz</a><br /></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12281806447154562541noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1245134134003625590.post-49702203434783892122009-07-21T17:14:00.007-04:002009-07-27T23:16:45.110-04:00Solar Revolutionizes the Camping Experience<div style="text-align: justify;">If you went camping lately you might have some inconveniences of the trip still lingering in your mind. Sure, a lot of us love camping for that experience - cooking on an open fire, reading in your tent after dark with a flashlight, and other pleasant oddities. Design has its ways of affecting all areas of life, camping included. Great design has been reshaping camping as we know it and inspiring city dwellers to get out and play without leaving all the conveniences of home.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMyTjsGg6eT101kG-PMZTirXbUth5KlajXRdS9FQxuvHfOoKXDakBceCGFjE1KkHz57qr_4PWhmVDppytl2OAiAIlkWtzxdOCfa3Wb0WFqNBSKnrifyhD3m5HFq7io9RRD0idA_TRGJPHU/s1600-h/OrangeSolarConceptTent.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 250px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMyTjsGg6eT101kG-PMZTirXbUth5KlajXRdS9FQxuvHfOoKXDakBceCGFjE1KkHz57qr_4PWhmVDppytl2OAiAIlkWtzxdOCfa3Wb0WFqNBSKnrifyhD3m5HFq7io9RRD0idA_TRGJPHU/s400/OrangeSolarConceptTent.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5361028543546126610" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLt9wUH2p7tMPnwpmniYdPDrvdzVthWLj8DbSIQvCk0VfBPW280L7P5d9LIoHTBXp5e7SCiUw2emOPMSVZs00EjHkoe3KYpeRGCqleJmbergSySIUpUC82frEd1jBbFLtPnrDRV-Goi7Tx/s1600-h/OrangeSolarConceptTent+night.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 250px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLt9wUH2p7tMPnwpmniYdPDrvdzVthWLj8DbSIQvCk0VfBPW280L7P5d9LIoHTBXp5e7SCiUw2emOPMSVZs00EjHkoe3KYpeRGCqleJmbergSySIUpUC82frEd1jBbFLtPnrDRV-Goi7Tx/s400/OrangeSolarConceptTent+night.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5361028644422901074" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">The new <a href="http://newsroom.orange.co.uk/2009/06/22/orange-pitches-glastonbury-solar-concept-tent/">Orange Solar Concept Tent</a> will someday make your camping trip a lot more comfortable. Although the unknown price tag <span style="font-style: italic;">might</span> make it inaccessible to the average camper, it is a great idea nonetheless. By weaving solar threads into conventional fabric, the solar tent will gather energy throughout the day and provide a variety of ways to use that energy. How about some heat from the tent's groundsheet? A charging pouch for mobile phones and other devices? Care for some light in the evening hours of camping? A modern camping experience to say the least.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/click?id=db5ZBoQsbNI&offerid=140003.104096&type=2&subid=0"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 216px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgm0fyHHFx_VpX_1Zs8Gvl6loobtbInCaTvPNDsp8_YNQFA3TgMygCIqw1L-quWwzUQQkEN1rp2zMxdUkuNbHPdrGWwHh1zf8MKCCLtVZLVl_EgsTIzlQsu41wTOWpghvM7jVWaErZ58v0w/s320/hotpot+solar.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5361027757116763474" border="0" /></a>Another camping convenience that is already available on the market is the <a href="http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/click?id=db5ZBoQsbNI&offerid=140003.104096&type=2&subid=0">Hot Pot Simple Solar Cooker</a>. With some help from the sun, cook or heat your favorite meals without the need for electricity. All you need to do is set it up in full sunlight and within an hour you'll have an oven to use for up to 6 hours. Hey, who needs to go camping, you can do this right in your backyard! It comes with a 5.3 quart enameled steel pot for all your cooking needs. At a temperature of 350 - 400 degrees you can make stews, bake anything to your liking, or heat up previously cooked food. Great news for those of you living off grid - such a handy invention!<br /><br />On a side note, if you are going camping, I highly recommend investing a few bucks in <a href="http://bugbam.com">Bug Bam</a>, read my full review of it <a href="http://ecobabyz.blogspot.com/2009/07/great-for-mosquito-phobic.html"><span style="font-weight: bold;">here</span></a>!<br /></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12281806447154562541noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1245134134003625590.post-38982954112157691162009-06-10T22:56:00.003-04:002009-06-10T23:24:49.111-04:00Ergonomics at Your Desk<div style="text-align: justify;">We all know that feeling - when you sit at your work desk all day and then by evening you feel so sore like you've been loading coal onto a truck with a shovel. Ergonomics at your home or work office are very important, not just for your physical health but emotional well being. There are many solutions out there to fight back ache and muscle fatigue, many companies design ergonomic chairs that cost a fortune, some more than others.<br /><br />One of these devices stands apart from the rest, it is not really a chair, the BalanceBall chair is a revolution in office and home furniture. The patented design combines fitness with comfort and ergonomic back support, all at an affordable price. With chiropractic pioneer Dr. Randy Weinzoff, Gaiam developed the <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/click?id=9NzhgrbDneY&offerid=140003.10005866&type=3&subid=0">BalanceBall Chair</a> as an effective tool for strengthening core muscles and improving spinal alignment - both at home and at the office. Removable 52 centimeter BalanceBall can be used for exercises on or off the chair. The BalanceBall Chair is on sale at Gaiam at the price of $79.98, plus get free shipping on orders of $49 or more - just use code AFSHP6 (expires 6.30.09)!<br /><br /><a href="http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/click?id=db5ZBoQsbNI&offerid=127265.10000046&type=2&subid=0"><img border="0" src="http://s7d4.scene7.com/is/image/Gaiam/95-1004?$small$" /></a><img border="0" width="1" height="1" src="http://ad.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/show?id=db5ZBoQsbNI&bids=127265.10000046&type=2&subid=0" /><br /><br />If you are looking for some back support in your well loved office chair, this vibrating back support might be just the thing you are looking for:<br /><br /><a href="http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/click?id=db5ZBoQsbNI&offerid=127265.1029115&type=2&subid=0"><img border="0" src="http://s7d4.scene7.com/is/image/Gaiam/08-9025?$small$" /></a><img border="0" width="1" height="1" src="http://ad.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/show?id=db5ZBoQsbNI&bids=127265.1029115&type=2&subid=0" /><br /></div><pre><br /></pre>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12281806447154562541noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1245134134003625590.post-90952191106253594812009-05-27T17:31:00.004-04:002009-08-31T21:12:24.584-04:00House OKs 6.4 Billion to Make Schools Greener<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpF5nxwYm_hHzdEwmo0nJH99cKaKTBu4QdHA4MBqGrOo6J2b2v2leebPfx58VAPgSBxxv9hXPeKi8plojCW9g118JVlT_X-_deXnjysxZ1j899ilZRoCWz7RS0xT098nKz3GvGOB0D9_aF/s1600-h/school.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpF5nxwYm_hHzdEwmo0nJH99cKaKTBu4QdHA4MBqGrOo6J2b2v2leebPfx58VAPgSBxxv9hXPeKi8plojCW9g118JVlT_X-_deXnjysxZ1j899ilZRoCWz7RS0xT098nKz3GvGOB0D9_aF/s400/school.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5340630800446314738" border="0" /></a><br /><table style="width: 7px; height: 5px;" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tbody> <tr> <td class="formLabel"><br /></td> <td style="vertical-align: top;"><br /></td><td><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><p style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-size:15px;"></span></span></p> <p><span style="color: rgb(66, 74, 74);font-family:Arial;font-size:100%;" ><span style="line-height: 150%;">Here is an article that was reprinted by USGBC about the greening of public schools (originally published on May 14, 2009, CNNPolitics.com, Ed Hornick author). Finally, something good for the schools:<br /></span></span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(66, 74, 74);font-family:Arial;font-size:100%;" ><span style="line-height: 150%;"></span></span></p><blockquote><p><span style="color: rgb(66, 74, 74);font-family:Arial;font-size:100%;" ><span style="line-height: 150%;">Rachel Gutter, of the U.S. Green Building Council, says the benefits of an eco-friendly school will pay off economically.</span></span></p> <p><span style="color: rgb(66, 74, 74);font-family:Arial;font-size:100%;" ><span style="line-height: 150%;">"The typical green school saves $100,000 a year on direct operating expenses. In school terms, that's enough to hire two new teachers, purchase 200 new computers or 5,000 textbooks," Gutter said.</span></span></p> <p><span style="color: rgb(66, 74, 74);font-family:Arial;font-size:100%;" ><span style="line-height: 150%;">"So these are major savings. And that's just one year. The typical school lasts 40 years. And when you do the math, it starts to become some serious savings. ... It pays for itself after a few years of operation."</span></span></p> <p><span style="color: rgb(66, 74, 74);font-family:Arial;font-size:100%;" ><span style="line-height: 150%;">The council, on its Web site, lists several benefits of green buildings, such as improving air and water quality, conserving natural resources, reducing operating costs and improving employee productivity.</span></span></p> <p><span style="color: rgb(66, 74, 74);font-family:Arial;font-size:100%;" ><span style="line-height: 150%;">But Gutter says that part of the concern over green schools is the fear over construction costs.</span></span></p> <p><span style="color: rgb(66, 74, 74);font-family:Arial;font-size:100%;" ><span style="line-height: 150%;">"The research shows the greatest barrier to getting more green schools built is the perception that they cost more up front to build," she said. "The fact of the matter is that they don't. ... Building green doesn't have to cost more, and then everything else, all the savings over the lifetime, are just savings you get to put back in your community's pocket."</span></span></p> <p><span style="color: rgb(66, 74, 74);font-family:Arial;font-size:100%;" ><span style="line-height: 150%;">The legislation, if signed into law, would also help to create new jobs -- around 136,000 positions, according to calculations by the Economic Policy Institute.</span></span></p> <p><span style="color: rgb(66, 74, 74);font-family:Arial;font-size:100%;" ><span style="line-height: 150%;">But much more is at stake, Gutter says.</span></span></p> <p><span style="color: rgb(66, 74, 74);font-family:Arial;font-size:100%;" ><span style="line-height: 150%;">"It's about raising a new generation of leaders who inevitably are going to inherit the problems we will leave behind," she said. "So when you're actually able to use the school itself as a teaching tool, as an opportunity for learning, that's when the connections with curriculum really start to happen."</span></span></p></blockquote><p><span style="color: rgb(66, 74, 74);font-family:Arial;font-size:100%;" ><span style="line-height: 150%;"></span></span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(66, 74, 74);font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;" ><span style="line-height: 150%;font-size:10px;" ><span style="font-size:100%;"><a href="http://www.usgbc.org/News/USGBCInTheNewsDetails.aspx?ID=4074">Read entire article here.</a></span><br /></span></span></p>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12281806447154562541noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1245134134003625590.post-16967455158399586292009-05-19T00:00:00.002-04:002009-05-19T00:24:50.491-04:00Pompanoosuc Mills 2009 Tent Sale<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_wCK9VG3wXQafLur0Wj7x2_1iV4JtQucYOBb8xETYEwad-fZ5c4aij3wYbB3vay0ShM307bSVGJ74nh71z48xY1uUjMrO_BorfyyAeUk7_2LOMNHcTZ0hh9Bf9ofuRFYCbQwp6SnAMItC/s1600-h/tentsale09_hdr_566.gif"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 85px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_wCK9VG3wXQafLur0Wj7x2_1iV4JtQucYOBb8xETYEwad-fZ5c4aij3wYbB3vay0ShM307bSVGJ74nh71z48xY1uUjMrO_BorfyyAeUk7_2LOMNHcTZ0hh9Bf9ofuRFYCbQwp6SnAMItC/s320/tentsale09_hdr_566.gif" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5337386181768164962" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">Don't miss this years <a href="http://www.pompy.com/news/sale/?sid=tentsale_09">Pompanoosuc Mills Tent Sale</a> on May 23, 24, and 25 in East Thetford, Vermont! This is a great opportunity to acquire heirloom quality wood furniture at unbeatable prices. All floor samples and new design prototypes will be at savings from 35 to 50%.<br /></div><br /><a href="http://www.pompy.com/news/sale/?sid=tentsale_09">Check out the Schedule of Events!</a>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12281806447154562541noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1245134134003625590.post-19403048423081721252009-04-16T19:54:00.004-04:002009-04-16T22:30:36.385-04:00Babcock Ranch: Solar and Green Design of the Future<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6r_vYhpb51HQpBWrJOxD-TRjd8SWxx8G1hhEspPToYARqIr_QXw6CbTQIUzbzveSA8IBw16EOLnD7Ikua6qf83dsvUPne96SEB8_iSLh-Hhl-YgGva91Q-QG0k1P_L7VFNpO_65-4Af0M/s1600-h/brlogo.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 58px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6r_vYhpb51HQpBWrJOxD-TRjd8SWxx8G1hhEspPToYARqIr_QXw6CbTQIUzbzveSA8IBw16EOLnD7Ikua6qf83dsvUPne96SEB8_iSLh-Hhl-YgGva91Q-QG0k1P_L7VFNpO_65-4Af0M/s400/brlogo.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5325476496205445634" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">If everything goes according to plan, soon Babcock Ranch in Florida will be the archetype for solar and green design of the <span style="font-style: italic;">present</span>. In essence it will incorporate everything I write about on this blog in regard to sustainability, including photovoltaics, water conservation, daylighting, and energy savings. It sets a precedent for Eco-friendly urban design, one that will not be easy to live up to. It will take about 25 years to complete and will probably be the greenest city around - literally, over half of the 17,608 acre city is alotted to greenspace such as parks, trails, and nature preserves. Even city rooftops will be 'green roofs' with vegetation to minimize cooling costs.<br /><br />The city will be powered entirely by renewable solar energy. It will have the largest on-site solar plant in the world that will cost over $300 million. Electric vehicles will be charged at stations powered by the sun, and traffic will be eliminated thanks to the extensive system of pathways for alternative transportation, i.e. walking, biking, rollerblading, etc. No existing city would ever be able to retrofit to such high standards because the design is completed from the ground up taking into consideration all minute details before the site plan is even done.<br /><br />While in my opinion 'green' and 'city' is an oxymoron, I've got to give them some credit for making a city - the epitome of consumerism and over spending, more sustainable. I still think it is 'greener' to live off-grid (solar and/or wind) in a rural area, raise and grow your own food, and collect rain water. Babcock Ranch is just a great attempt at taking the comfortable consumerism lifestyle and subtracting the guilt that some don't even feel while living like billions of others in the average city. It will be a great place for those who like city life but want to go 'green', which is impossible in any of today's cities.<br /><br />To appreciate everything this city will have to offer you have to visit their <a style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(51, 204, 0);" href="http://www.babcockranchflorida.com/index.asp">outstanding website</a>, the in-depth interactive presentation will answer all your questions and will leave just one - how can I get a place there?<br /></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12281806447154562541noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1245134134003625590.post-52667124263244085892009-03-20T16:54:00.002-04:002009-03-20T17:18:46.619-04:00The Age of Stupid Premier<div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">The Age of Stupid</span> opens in theaters in the UK today. If you haven't heard of it yet, here is what it is:<br /></div><p style="text-align: justify;">"The Age of Stupid is a 90-minute film about climate change, set in the future, which will have its world premiere in London on March 15th 2009 and then be released in UK cinemas on March 20th 2009, followed by other countries. </p><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><p style="text-align: justify;">Oscar-nominated Pete Postlethwaite (In The Name of the Father, Brassed Off) stars as a man living alone in the devasted world of 2055, looking back at “archive” footage from 2007 and asking: why didn’t we stop climate change when we had the chance?"</p><p style="text-align: justify;">The movie premiers in the US in April <span style="font-style: italic;">if</span> it does well in its initial weeks in the UK. It is shot on site in America, UK, India, Nigeria, Iraq, Jordan, and The Alps. The whole movie was funded by selling shares to individuals and groups, therefore being completely independent.Here are some quotes from the movie:</p><p style="text-align: justify;">“How the heck are we meant to persuade people in India and China to develop in a more sustainable way when we’re not even prepared to accept the odd windfarm in the landscape?”</p><p style="text-align: justify;">“Throughout our history, the deal was we left the world in a slightly better place than we found it. That was progress. The wheel, the rule of law, penicillin. It was our covenant with our children and grandchildren.”</p><p style="text-align: justify;">“It’s strange, watching these film fragments [looking at 2007 footage in 2055]. It’s like looking through binoculars observing people on a far off beach. Running around in circles, fixated on the small area of sand beneath their feet, as a tsunami races towards them."</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Since it is dubbed as <span>"The first successful dramatization of climate change to reach the big screen," it should be on every Eco-conscious individual's 'to watch' list. </span> </p><br /><object width="400" height="225"><param name="allowfullscreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><param name="movie" value="http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=3018525&server=vimeo.com&show_title=0&show_byline=0&show_portrait=0&color=6F9CCE&fullscreen=1"><embed src="http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=3018525&server=vimeo.com&show_title=0&show_byline=0&show_portrait=0&color=6F9CCE&fullscreen=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" allowscriptaccess="always" width="400" height="225"></embed></object><br /><a href="http://vimeo.com/3018525">The Age of Stupid: final trailer Feb 2009, (bleeped)</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/ageofstupid">Age of Stupid</a> on <a href="http://vimeo.com">Vimeo</a>.<br /><a href="http://www.ageofstupid.net/"><br />source</a>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12281806447154562541noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1245134134003625590.post-72453534705033903372009-03-19T20:03:00.002-04:002009-03-19T20:09:53.150-04:00BDC: Luxury Sample Sale<div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://www.bostondesign.com/treasurehunt/2009/">The Boston Design Center</a> is having a luxury sample sale on Saturday April 4th and Sunday April 5th! It is the only planned public sample sale for 2009. You will find great deals of up to 75% off on furniture, antiques, rugs, art, and accessories. The admission to the exclusive event is $10.<br /></div><br /><p style="color: rgb(102, 0, 0); margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-right: 0pt; margin-left: 0pt; font-size: 20px; text-align: center;">Saturday, April 4 • 10 a.m.–5 p.m.</p><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><p style="color: rgb(102, 0, 0); margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-right: 0pt; margin-left: 0pt; font-size: 20px; text-align: center;">Sunday, April 5 • Noon–5 p.m.</p>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12281806447154562541noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1245134134003625590.post-72523434253252081942009-03-16T13:40:00.004-04:002009-03-28T17:44:52.155-04:00Earth Hour March 28th!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdl4VFPS_jT6luvetA8WD3zj8IhW764eSqTj4_s9ze4blzoWZMNp4xw4nWhBp0fuS6rEo5MGUTZ85FmNmOAP27MAHYX52dkhdBoHbv7O7SvMjbyOl9meUVh2hGUzIzCUWNT3DRyxT9xNAU/s1600-h/earth_at_the_night_1024x768.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdl4VFPS_jT6luvetA8WD3zj8IhW764eSqTj4_s9ze4blzoWZMNp4xw4nWhBp0fuS6rEo5MGUTZ85FmNmOAP27MAHYX52dkhdBoHbv7O7SvMjbyOl9meUVh2hGUzIzCUWNT3DRyxT9xNAU/s400/earth_at_the_night_1024x768.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5313844492015172338" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">More than 1,000 cities in 80 countries are expected to participate in Earth Hour on March 28, from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. Boston will shut off the lights of the Citgo sign, Zakim Bridge, Prudential Center, John Hancock Tower, and other local landmarks will "go dark" for one hour as the city joins others across the world in a climate-change campaign.<br /><br />That's a great idea and everything, kudos to all those cities. But give me a break, what is one hour a year going to do?! Stop global warming, save the wales, etc...? People are finally grasping the concept but unfortunately with a 'greenwash' approach. What happens the other 364 days a year? Those city lights are on 24/7. For this to have any significant impact the lights should be off one hour <span style="font-style: italic;">every day</span>.<br /><br />Would be fun though to see that satellite image of earth at night to see how much dimmer the cities actually get in that hour, one time zone at a time.<br /><br /><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/2Qr8QXWzT9U&color1=0xb1b1b1&color2=0xcfcfcf&hl=en&feature=player_embedded&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/2Qr8QXWzT9U&color1=0xb1b1b1&color2=0xcfcfcf&hl=en&feature=player_embedded&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object><br /><br /><a href="http://www.boston.com/lifestyle/green/articles/2009/03/11/lights_out_for_climate_change/">source</a><br /></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12281806447154562541noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1245134134003625590.post-45975718946470425612009-02-23T18:25:00.005-05:002009-02-23T23:27:24.138-05:00Caveland USA: Not Your Average Dwelling<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiN2vEQE_SD5NwOT9IeA3zkHylCSo1Sq0Gcgu2mS1gknPkUqplgbXKF5dPHedp2H8X2onXuQDToy5qnsdwWLdVStAg3OoMT06tXUXjp4ix4d2n4vAwixcMUrwUvCm-1OlXI27VsReBEzzpl/s1600-h/cave+2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiN2vEQE_SD5NwOT9IeA3zkHylCSo1Sq0Gcgu2mS1gknPkUqplgbXKF5dPHedp2H8X2onXuQDToy5qnsdwWLdVStAg3OoMT06tXUXjp4ix4d2n4vAwixcMUrwUvCm-1OlXI27VsReBEzzpl/s400/cave+2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5306212418210289778" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglwyIWJ3vENedd0q9Of4ZE_xM_WE-RYo99_0oc8rblW6axUm3u9-qLfQxRDjNHupca9vjU29YIjUo-U6iOfvLIMEkxAjXFTEeb_q33bUT9iysan_2hyphenhyphenRgalB-9yhDenC5WwKAg1crM7tT6/s1600-h/cave.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglwyIWJ3vENedd0q9Of4ZE_xM_WE-RYo99_0oc8rblW6axUm3u9-qLfQxRDjNHupca9vjU29YIjUo-U6iOfvLIMEkxAjXFTEeb_q33bUT9iysan_2hyphenhyphenRgalB-9yhDenC5WwKAg1crM7tT6/s400/cave.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5306212359449404098" border="0" /></a>Anyone interested in a cave home? It is up for sale on eBay. This amazing dwelling was built by an entire family as a primary residence and took five years! This 15,000 square foot cave jewel in Festus, Missouri, is a passive house that requires no heating or cooling and stays at a comfortable 67 to 75 degrees year round, with utility bills equal to an average 800 sq. foot home. The cave was a concert venue between 1960 and 1985. Ted Nugent, Bob Segar and Tina Turner are just a few of the groups that have performed there. Talk about unique!<br /></div><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://cgi.ebay.com/Unique-Cave-Home-over-15-000-sf-Beautiful-setting_W0QQitemZ330306913609QQihZ014QQcategoryZ12605QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem"><br />See the eBay listing here</a>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12281806447154562541noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1245134134003625590.post-29689753122065890142009-02-12T08:50:00.000-05:002009-02-12T08:50:01.045-05:00Boston Interiors Closeout Sale<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.bostoninteriors.com/stoughtonwarehousesale.htm"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 264px; height: 56px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEik8O3xb8O38CtgkpF2KEBvUBhi1jP2z4WsUKY1BALDAq7AuMYoKRpZvQzJr-qW-dO9rxkas3kebUAbDSl09bhWgLGok0zOJzuCiydDB8grBJCwm7OfllGqUiYPGil7Pdfvtu3zIJUHKS5o/s400/logo_2.gif" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5301724056622682850" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">Don't miss the Boston Interiors Closeout sale this President's Day weekend, Friday through Monday, February 13th-16th. Get up to 70% off on great quality furniture. The sale will take place at the Stoughton warehouse and all purchases must be taken home same day. Click on logo for more info.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a style="color: rgb(153, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.bostoninteriors.com/shop/home.php?cat=21">Click here for a sampling of what you can get.</a><br /></div></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12281806447154562541noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1245134134003625590.post-86581480339838183392009-02-09T16:46:00.004-05:002009-08-31T21:13:19.334-04:00Nesting on a Budget<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgn8lUF1N_DBRK3VpIO_Vfsmxg8D6-cFA0cUO0D6P3hZa6LNg6RXrSybTJu06VG2SkbKC7D4_hzIRyZ75xKUg9DMu3zq8Om8ZYyKoZgSeK68tPzpZrlY8iGa1HcrkYjUUq8AfEQmcKgWAJ9/s1600-h/bedroom.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 282px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgn8lUF1N_DBRK3VpIO_Vfsmxg8D6-cFA0cUO0D6P3hZa6LNg6RXrSybTJu06VG2SkbKC7D4_hzIRyZ75xKUg9DMu3zq8Om8ZYyKoZgSeK68tPzpZrlY8iGa1HcrkYjUUq8AfEQmcKgWAJ9/s400/bedroom.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5300961290309296850" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">In this economy, many are spending more time at home and less time out in restaurants, shopping, and engaging in leisure activities (although by the looks of mall parking lots that does not seem to be the case). But who wants to be stuck in a home that is not welcoming and makes you take every opportunity to leave? An attractive interior environment can change your mood and make for some quality family time. When your own dining room is a restaurant, the bedroom - a quaint inn, the family room - a movie theater, and the kids room like the science museum, who needs to go out?<br /><br />Starting with the basics, a cluttered home is never an attractive home. The first step is to get rid of all things seldom used or just taking up space (sell on <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://craigslist.com/">craigslist </a>perhaps). Try to look at your home as a potential buyer would. If you do have a lot of 'stuff' that you <span style="font-style: italic;">think</span> you need to keep, organize some adequate storage whether it is a built-in or bins in the basement - everything has to have its own place. Once you have that squared away decide what you want each room to be or feel like. 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Lighting can be an inexpensive way to completely change the mood of a room.<br /><br />Here are some fun products that can help you with your interior redecorating:<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.whatisblik.com/"><strong>blik</strong> surface graphics</a><br /><h1 style="margin: 0px; font-weight: bold; font-size: 13px;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5120972">PerlaAnne - hand block printed designs</a></h1><a href="http://www.blogger.com/%3Ca%20href=%22http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/click?id=db5ZBoQsbNI&offerid=127265.102574&type=2&subid=0%22%20%3EReclaimed%20T-Shirt%20Spaghetti%20Rug%3C/a%3E%3CIMG%20border=0%20width=1%20height=1%20src=%22http://ad.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/show?id=db5ZBoQsbNI&bids=127265.102574&type=2&subid=0%22%20%3E">reclaimed t-shirt spaghetti rug</a><br /> <a 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/></div></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12281806447154562541noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1245134134003625590.post-14738144681200413072009-01-27T09:00:00.000-05:002009-01-27T09:00:00.670-05:00Eco Friendly Radiant Heating<object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/sviyFVW8uqw&hl=en&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/sviyFVW8uqw&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object><br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">Many of us have forced hot air heating systems in our homes. It might have crossed your mind in the winter just how inefficient this method of heating is. Forced 'hot' air they call it? More like barely lukewarm, not to mention that the registers are often placed in the ceiling plane or high on a wall, resulting in cold drafty floors and all your heat escaping through the ceiling before it heats the room. Whoever came up with this system should be ashamed. It does not even follow any basic common sense laws of physics. Should we take into account the poor quality of indoor air that this system creates?<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">Fortunately there are much better alternatives, radiant heating has been a growing trend. While installation can be costly, it will pay for itself with the money you will save on heating. Radiant floor heat creates a very comfortable indoor environment, it also makes complete sense by all laws of physics. Since hot air rises, a heated floor will distribute it evenly in the entire space and you can say good bye to drafts! Moreover, this kind of heating is great for homes with kids, pets, and people with allergies as it does not create airborne pollutants.<br /></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12281806447154562541noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1245134134003625590.post-65483698226192749922009-01-25T08:03:00.001-05:002009-01-25T23:49:22.786-05:00Log Homes: Sustainable Living<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgxdNUDpZS82Hr5AvsB-6KQGN7OnvOiVrs_q5UFliZpff-lA73yZfJH48FZLWex6AWMEb-mMSF-vrmAfcPHUY6c8P5C7ANTyGWuQVVvpXbTgMti7Vk3nqEuhlAuRGMMsLMu6YYbcXpWfh4/s1600-h/log+home.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgxdNUDpZS82Hr5AvsB-6KQGN7OnvOiVrs_q5UFliZpff-lA73yZfJH48FZLWex6AWMEb-mMSF-vrmAfcPHUY6c8P5C7ANTyGWuQVVvpXbTgMti7Vk3nqEuhlAuRGMMsLMu6YYbcXpWfh4/s400/log+home.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5295275247220014578" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">Log homes have been around for centuries and have regained popularity in recent years. Until not long ago though, the energy efficiency of log homes was in question, but recent tests confirm that well built log homes have a superior 'thermal mass effect' and can outperform stick-framed buildings. Timber is a naturally renewable resource that requires less energy to produce than all other building materials. Log components, in particular, consume less energy and labor between harvest and placement on the housing site, while log walls provide 'surface as finish', saving material and labor costs since other building material layers are not required. Provided that a log home has high performance doors and windows that are well installed and an insulated roof membrane, it can provide enormous energy savings, not to mention it is very comfortable to live in concerning many aspects. While I believe the sheer size of modern log homes is often very unsustainable, if you keep with reasonable square footage - it can be a very ec0-friendly housing option. As with any wood used, you should always seek FSC certified wood, most log home companies and builders adhere to that as a given.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.countrylogcabins.com/">Country Log Cabins</a><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a aiotarget="false" aiotitle="European Log Homes" href="http://www.euro-log-homes.com/index.php">European Log Homes</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.greenloghome.com/">Green Log Home</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.coyoteloghomes.ca/">Coyote Log Homes</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.lesstroy.net/">Russian Log Homes Site</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.logcabin.ru/">Northern Log (russian)</a><br /><br /><a href="http://arkhangel.ru/">Archangel Log Homes</a><br /></div><br />Watch this interesting video about Eco Log in Ontario, Canada.<br /><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/0M4tljNf1mM&hl=en&fs=1"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/0M4tljNf1mM&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object><br /><br /></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12281806447154562541noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1245134134003625590.post-47958600460101208632009-01-23T08:00:00.001-05:002009-01-23T08:00:00.388-05:00Landry & Arcari Clearance and Carpet Benefits<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEOMDhSq8KDED1nNMYAXvzfYg2OIbY6LHoPAkgNWNE1x0g90bdB6soGccNSE2RqGdzXaHz-cGE6JMO_0xabGhjw8D2LbAfzFZNlj2Gsi0wqT7RzK4P-SqNZYONIZoHLalnxCqQFSfNBQuQ/s1600-h/rug.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEOMDhSq8KDED1nNMYAXvzfYg2OIbY6LHoPAkgNWNE1x0g90bdB6soGccNSE2RqGdzXaHz-cGE6JMO_0xabGhjw8D2LbAfzFZNlj2Gsi0wqT7RzK4P-SqNZYONIZoHLalnxCqQFSfNBQuQ/s400/rug.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5294235808958639250" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">Another winterizing tip: carpet your floors. While carpet may not always be the best option for homes with pets, young kids, and people with environmental allergies, it is great if your household does not fit into any of the above categories. Good quality carpeting can last a long time and provide significant thermal benefits in cold New England winters. There are also many sustainable options available on the market today if you are concerned about formaldehyde or other off gassing substances. Wool, though more expensive, is one of the best carpeting materials simply because it has unparalleled thermal properties, is naturally water repellent, and is a natural material. By their very nature, wool carpets and rugs are good for the indoor environment. That's because wool, unlike synthetic fibers, rapidly absorbs common contaminants in indoor air like formaldehyde, nitrogen dioxide and sulfur dioxide. Not only does wool keep the air free of many harmful pollutants, it will not re-emit them, even when heated. In fact, it has been estimated that wool carpets can continually purify indoor air for up to 30 years!<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">There is actually evidence that wool carpeting might <span style="font-style: italic;">help</span> with allergies. It is not immediately apparent, but hard flooring lets the dust freely and constantly move around, which might trigger allergy attacks unless kept absolutely dustless everyday. Carpeting on the other hand can trap allergens and not let them escape, prohibiting the movement of particles in the air, and when regularly cleaned with a HEPA and CRI Green Label vacuum that does not release allergens back into the air it can create a more controlled environment for people with allergies.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://www.carpet-rug.org/pdf_word_docs/fact_sheets/Asthma_Allergy_Consumers.pdf"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 321px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCjacUFCbjGLTq13ySbq9ckpJ-UdwYjB7vvE_Xh4YhxdAbc7U0TYOq7MBhElUh8krLxITy5Wj6rSHgg3OqOsrMEKlXpbC-55klVTHadzpLhPjbhweBKzLrxSpC9tD9QbjuSP6ni6b3dvCN/s400/wool+rugs.gif" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5294230886686591458" border="0" /></a><a href="http://www.landryandarcari.com/Winter-Clearance-Sale.php"><span style="color: rgb(153, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">CHECK OUT THE LANDRY & ARCARI WINTER CLEARANCE: JANUARY 23 - FEBRUARY 1st in Boston and Salem, MA</span></a><br /></div><br /></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12281806447154562541noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1245134134003625590.post-53660304662408696422009-01-22T10:03:00.000-05:002009-01-22T10:03:00.951-05:00Upgrading Laundry: Energy Efficient Washers<div style="text-align: justify;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6Mobp7_8DLqqercxly77FICoOWwFl-gSJwdLRCpFP-4lQWeA3GVHxeIjLp19u1MZSHGpqAxeA2Q9Ar4gIczGFjlEJIusUth4G8uBH_1JStLRa4yZHFvPz0a6jq_uankMPjP03ff8Uq6zZ/s1600-h/laundry.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 218px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6Mobp7_8DLqqercxly77FICoOWwFl-gSJwdLRCpFP-4lQWeA3GVHxeIjLp19u1MZSHGpqAxeA2Q9Ar4gIczGFjlEJIusUth4G8uBH_1JStLRa4yZHFvPz0a6jq_uankMPjP03ff8Uq6zZ/s320/laundry.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5293981465242441266" border="0" /></a>Your old washing machine may be sending a good chunk of your wallet down the drain. While the approach of 'if it ain't broken, don't fix it' might work in some cases, in this case you might save more in both energy and water costs (not to mention clothing) by investing in an efficient washing machine. Energy-efficient washers can use up to 50 percent less energy and 60 percent less water than standard machines. As a general rule, front loading machines are more efficient when it comes to water. Some local utilities even offer rebates for front-loaders.<br /><br />You might have not thought of this, but you will also benefit from the new washers that have more than just three basic cycle options like small, medium, or large load. They offer features like the delicate cycle and the steam cycle, which in turn can save you money by giving longer life to your clothing and as an alternative to dry cleaning (we all know how wallet draining that can be). From my personal experience, my clothing suffered significantly when we had to use an apartment complex community washing machine. The clothing that I wore for several years that still looked great after being washed hundreds of times in a European front-loader now all of the sudden looked like it was fifteen years old, the fabric started really showing the wear.<br /><br />The National Geographic Green Guide offers a <a style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0); font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.thegreenguide.com/greenguide/buying-guide/washing-machines">buying guide for washing machines</a> where they rate them on several factors. Their top pics include the <span style="font-size:100%;"><strong><strong><span style="font-weight: normal;">Kenmore</span> <span style="font-weight: normal;">HE2 Plus Super Capacity,</span></strong></strong></span> the <span style="font-size:100%;"><strong><strong><span style="font-weight: normal;">Samsung</span> <span style="font-weight: normal;">WF218ANW, and the </span></strong></strong><strong style="font-weight: normal;"><strong><span style="font-weight: normal;">LG</span> <span style="font-weight: normal;">Electronics WM3001HWA</span></strong></strong></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><strong><strong><span style="font-weight: normal;"></span>.<br /></strong></strong></span></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12281806447154562541noreply@blogger.com0