7/27/12

Hand wash or use a dishwasher? According to the Environmental Protection Agency, using an Energy Star-qualified dishwasher is the eco winner. By going automated, you can save about $40 on your utility bill, 230 hours of your time and up to 5,000 gallons of water -- every year! It all adds up to a huge reduction in greenhouse gases and helps protect our lakes, streams and oceans.

7/26/12

Did you know most people throw away their tubes of toothpaste with 10 to 15 percent of the minty stuff still in there? One way to squeeze out every last drop is to grab a bobby pin and use it to force out the paste. Clip the pin at the end, and push it up -- the last of the toothpaste will come out. When you get to the top, you'll know you're done with the tube for real.

7/25/12

When upgrading your computer or buying new software for your computer, why not try high-speed downloads instead of compact discs? More than 30 billion software discs are sold annually, most of which end up in a junk drawer or, worse, a landfill. Most software manufacturers now sell or license their products through their websites for quick and easy downloading. The best part? You'll have a backup version you can access for free if you need to reinstall.