Posts by Frank Hodges
The Need For Energy Renewal
The typical energy resources currently in use include non-renewable sources that will not last forever. In fact, we have already used up a large percentage of the earth’s non-replenishing resources. This is having a profound destructive effect on not only our economy, but the environment. However, recent research has increased the interest in lower-cost renewable…
Read MoreBuilding a Sustainable Colorado Springs
Becoming a sustainable community has become somewhat of a buzz word across the United States over the last few years, and Colorado Springs has been no different. The push has come as many neighborhoods across the city were already striving to make positive changes for a better future. By their very definition, sustainable communities are…
Read MoreChoosing Green Sustainable Products
Ever since the environmental agenda came under the spotlight, so have manufacturers and the effects of their harmful production methods on individuals, the economy and the environment. To remedy this, companies began producing sustainable products as a way to reduce the negative impact caused. As a result, the raw materials, manufacturing process, technologies and the…
Read MoreDo You Really Need To Rent A Dumpster?
Most people do not know if they really need a dumpster or not. Dumpster rentals are not necessarily cheap but they can save you a lot of hassle especially if you are doing large scale home renovation projects or if you are starting a food business. Think about how much waste you are likely to…
Read MoreDisposing of Househould Hazardous Materials in Colorado Springs
Reduce, reuse and recycle — This is basically the key to an eco-friendly, cleaner and more sustainable environment. The fact is, this philosophy is not followed by many of us and this is the key reason why our environment is in the state that it is in these days. Amongst the top environmental concerns today…
Read MoreLandscaping Clean Up Tips
This is usually a good idea to have the right landscaping design for your property. A residential building cannot become a home if it is improperly decorated with the right blend of shrubs, flowers and beautiful plants. Now, you just should not allow plants in your house’s yard look like a bush. There is a…
Read MoreColorado Springs Spring Cleaning Ideas
Spring cleaning goes back to the time when the homemakers would move everything outside the house when the weather conditions became tolerable. Mats and bedding were beat to eliminate the dust that built up. The interior of the home was swept as well as mopped getting rid of the dust and germs which had accumulated…
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