Even though most of the country is inside shivering from the winter weather, you'll be gardening in no time. One way to give plants a better chance to thrive in your garden is to plant them at night, not during the day. Since the sun is strongest during the day, freshly planted seedlings and other delicate plants could literally fry if you plant them during peak hours. By planting at night, you benefit from the chill of the air, and the water won't evaporate. Plant as the sun goes down to gain the positive effects of evening gardening.

Did you know that the low-flow showerheads hitting the market today have technological advances like integrated speakers with Bluetooth technology? Why is this important? Because to save water at home, you should use a low-flow showerhead and only shower for about 3 1/2 minutes. But since it's hard to tell time in the shower, try listening to one song, which is just about the perfect amount of time. It's fun, it's eco-friendly and it's a surefire way to get your family to shut off the water.

Want to save time and energy, and still get a home-cooked meal in minutes at home? Try using a pressure cooker. This airtight cooking pot uses steam pressure to cook food very quickly. Unlike a microwave, which can give varied results, a pressure cooker uses about 70 percent less time and energy than conventional cooking but still delivers delicious results. It's also foolproof: Just dump ingredients inside to make stews, chili, breads, desserts and even roast a whole organic chicken.