It seems that almost every home owner wants a huge expanse of bright green grass in front of their house and out in the back yard as well. Sure it looks good, but at what expense and labour? Levelling the lawn area, seeding, watering, cutting, raking,...

The science of storing and using the sun's energy is still developing. The first photovoltaic cell was made by Alexandre Becquerel. It was able to absorb the rays from the sun and emit electrons. Really, the first solar panel on a small scale. After...

Throughout history, the Sun has been revered for its warmth, power and ability to support all living things on the planet. The construction of the Pyramids in Egypt and Mexico, Stonehenge in England and many other ancient monuments were based on following...

Grey water comprises 50-80% ofresidential waste water! It is water that has been used for bathing,showers, dishwashing, and laundry (It excludes sewage) A grey water system is especiallyimportant in drought areas. The added bonus is that muchless water...

For those of us with a low lying spot on their property, a Rain Garden can be a great benefit. Most homes have gutter systems which divert run-off water in times of heavy rain. It ends up going through a storm drain where it can pick up all kinds of pollutants...