House & Home

Going Green

Plant Wildflower Seeds in the Yard

I used to live in Central Texas, where every spring the roads and highways were an ocean of bluebonnets.  This was thanks to Lady Bird Johnson,  the wife of President Lyndon Johnson, who lived near […]
Going Green

Solar Yard Lights

Several of my neighbors have private street lights for their driveway.  They look just like a regular street light but you pay the utility company $10/month for the power used.  Granted, the light source is […]
Going Green

Water Heater Blanket

Adding insulation to the water heater is a given for any household.  There is a wide range of water heater blankets available, and they’re quite easy to install.  Electric water heaters are straightforward to install […]