3/3/10

Buy energy-saving products in bulk to save money. Ask your co-workers or neighbors if they want to buy pricier green products together -- compact fluorescent lightbulbs, surge protectors, outdoor solar lighting -- and then buy them through an online wholesaler to save money. The more you order, the lower the per-unit-cost will be. Be sure to get everything ground-shipped; it uses less fuel than air shipping.

3/2/10

Do you have a shower curtain and a liner? Most shower curtain liners are made from PVC, polyvinyl chloride, which gives off harmful gases the second you hang it up in your bathroom. Instead, think like you're in a hotel and get a nylon shower curtain; it's waterproof and machine-washable and not made from PVC. The best part? When it looks dingy, just unhook it and wash away. ... Good as new!

3/1/10

When baking, don't preheat the oven too soon when making a batch of cookies. Ovens can be energy hogs, so it pays to prep first, then heat. Also, if your oven needs a good cleaning, use the self-cleaning function AFTER you've baked something. It's already heated up and will take less time for the function to run its course.