{"id":29798,"date":"2020-12-10T05:20:07","date_gmt":"2020-12-10T10:20:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/?p=29798"},"modified":"2020-12-08T16:11:51","modified_gmt":"2020-12-08T21:11:51","slug":"green-home-how-to-make-it-more-sustainable","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/green-home-how-to-make-it-more-sustainable\/","title":{"rendered":"Green Home: How to Make It More Sustainable"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"otherimage main\" id=\"1st\">first &#8220;photo remodeling&#8221; idea<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/greenhm_01.jpg\" alt=\"green home\" width=\"1503\" height=\"1002\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-29799\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/greenhm_01.jpg 1503w, https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/greenhm_01-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/greenhm_01-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/greenhm_01-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1503px) 100vw, 1503px\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"nextimage pic\"><a href=\"\" onclick=\"scrollToElement('#2nd',500); return false;\"><img src=\"\/images\/icons\/nextimage.png\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<p class=\"creditimage\">copyright image by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.twenty20.com\/photos\/de92f86b-9e60-4f4c-9ffa-f298393a8820\/?utm_t20_channel=bl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">twenty20.com<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"infoarticle\">\n<h2>Solar panels<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Notes:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul style=\"margin-top: -30px;\">\n<li>The price of solar panels has gone down considerably since their introduction decades ago. Hence, it&#8217;s the reason you see more of them on the roofs of homes and businesses. In fact, in locations where there&#8217;s ample sunlight year-round, state and local governments offer substantial rebates.<\/li>\n<p>For instance, <a href=\"https:\/\/nmsolargroup.com\/commercial-solar\/\" rel=\"follow\">New  Mexico commercial solar<\/a> companies currently sell their products to  residences. Organizations like NM Solar Group not only provide panels but other  energy-conversion materials. These items allow you to absorb a good amount of  natural energy to power your home.<\/li>\n<li>Advantage of going solar:\n<ul class=\"post4 dash line\">\n<li class=\"first\">reduces electricity costs<\/li>\n<li>renewable energy source<\/li>\n<li>energy independence<\/li>\n<li>diverse applications<\/li>\n<li class=\"last\">low maintenance costs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"graytext margin share mobiledisplay\">Quik scroll to next topic about converting to a green home &#8230;<\/p>\n<div class=\"blog_scroll content\"><a href=\"\" onclick=\"scrollToElement('#2nd',500); return false;\"><img src=\"\/images\/icons\/special-deal.png\" alt=\"scroll page\" class=\"item-scroll\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- resource script --><\/p>\n<table id=\"tb2SPEC2\" class=\"dataGrid blog ref double topbloc little7\">\n<tbody>\n<tr class=\"tabletitle\">\n<td colspan=\"2\" class=\"novwhite tabletitle\">Other Resources (opens new win)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"spacershim\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"spacershim\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite question\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"answer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/news.energysage.com\/advantages-and-disadvantages-of-solar-energy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">ASK: advantages\/disadvantages solar<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"height: 10px\"><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite pin\"><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/search\/pins\/?q=solar panels\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">PINTEREST: solar panels<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"height: 10px\"><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite topic\"><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/modernize.com\/solar\/panel-cost-calculator\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">INFO: solar panel costs<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"height: 10px\"><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite film\"><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/3G8qpb7Ppv4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">YOUTUBE: is solar worth the cost<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"height: 10px\"><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite film\"><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/uobUwjCLfok\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">YOUTUBE: build first solar power tutorial<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"height: 10px\"><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite compare\"><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"\" onClick=\"scrollToElement('#shopservice',500); return false;\">SHOP: green energy items (scroll)<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<div class=\"tagcontent\">\n<ul class=\"otherpictags\">\n<li class=\"none\">\n<p class=\"tagbreak productbot notebox\"><span class=\"imgbrackleftnote\"><\/span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;other photo remodeling ideas of interest &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(same win)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<span class=\"imgbrackrightnote\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"tagcloud content\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/going-solar-5-reasons-to-make-the-investment-for-your-home\/\">why go solar<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/smart-energy-free-home-ideas\/\">building smart energy home<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/zero-waste-homes-infographic\/\">zero waste homes<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p><!----------- second section --------------------------------------------------><\/p>\n<p class=\"otherimage\" id=\"2nd\">second &#8220;photo remodeling&#8221; idea<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/greenhm_02.jpg\" alt=\"green home\" width=\"1503\" height=\"1002\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-29800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/greenhm_02.jpg 1503w, https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/greenhm_02-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/greenhm_02-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/greenhm_02-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1503px) 100vw, 1503px\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"nextimage pic\"><a href=\"\" onclick=\"scrollToElement('#3rd',500); return false;\"><img src=\"\/images\/icons\/nextimage.png\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<p class=\"creditimage\">copyright image by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.123rf.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">123rf.com<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"infoarticle\">\n<h2>Gardens instead of grass<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Notes:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul style=\"margin-top: -30px;\">\n<li>Lush grass yards have been a cornerstone of homes for decades. Yet, they don&#8217;t do much to sustain your residence. Especially if you treat them with toxic chemicals to keep away weeds and insects.<\/li>\n<li class=\"none\">Instead of a wide swath of grass, convert some of the lands into gardens. Not simply a small area you maintain in the backyard. Rather, fruits, vegetables, and herbs that grow around the outside of your home.<\/li>\n<li class=\"none\">With the right planning, you can make the gardens look lovely while they produce food for your family.<\/li>\n<li class=\"contentcomments\">Some ideas from the photo above:  <span><a href=\"\" onclick=\"scrollToElement('#2nd',500); return false;\">[&nbsp;scroll back up&nbsp;]<\/a><\/span>\n<ul class=\"post4 dash line\">\n<li class=\"first\">convert your lawn by extending out your patio<\/li>\n<li>using concrete pavers that can be easily installed <\/li>\n<li>convert the grass around the patio perimeter into a lush garden <\/li>\n<li>add junipers, Japanese maples, and other plants to create an oasis <\/li>\n<li class=\"last\">convert the lawn behind the extension into a vegetable\/fruit garden<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"none shopidea\">\n<p class=\"tagcloud content\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=live+junipers&#038;i=lawngarden&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">junipers<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=live+japanese+maple+tree&#038;i=lawngarden&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">japanese maple<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=live+japanese+maple+tree&#038;i=lawngarden&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">japanese maple<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=hostas+plants+live&#038;i=lawngarden&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">hostas<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"tagbreak productbot\"><span class=\"imgbrackleft\"><\/span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;some ideas to view and compare&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<span class=\"imgbrackright\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"graytext margin share mobiledisplay\">Quik scroll to next topic about converting to a green home &#8230;<\/p>\n<div class=\"blog_scroll content\"><a href=\"\" onclick=\"scrollToElement('#3rd',500); return false;\"><img src=\"\/images\/icons\/special-deal.png\" alt=\"scroll page\" class=\"item-scroll\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- resource script --><\/p>\n<table id=\"tb2SPEC2\" class=\"dataGrid blog ref double topbloc more4\">\n<tbody>\n<tr class=\"tabletitle\">\n<td colspan=\"2\" class=\"novwhite tabletitle\">Other Resources (opens new win)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"spacershim\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"spacershim\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite question\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"answer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ginghamgardens.com\/convert-lawn-into-gardening-space\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">ASK FOR: ways to convert lawn<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"height: 10px\"><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite topic\"><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dispatch.com\/article\/20120602\/LIFESTYLE\/306029845\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">IMAGES: four lawn converting strategies<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"height: 10px\"><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite film\"><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/z1N_eHGIzj0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">YOUTUBE: how to install patio pavers<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"height: 10px\"><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite film\"><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/shIfzNOcNvs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">YOUTUBE: turn lawn into vegetable garden<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><!-- magazine script --><\/p>\n<div id=\"magtopics\"><\/div>\n<p class=\"takeout ideas\">May We Suggest Some Key Postings About<br \/>\n&#8220;Converting To An Eco Home&#8221;<\/p>\n<table class=\"dataGrid weeklytip\">\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite img\"><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/2017\/03\/20\/diy-green-home-4-home-energy-efficiency-optimizations-you-should-leave-to-the-pros\/\" target=\"_parent\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">DIY Green Home? 4 Home Energy Efficiency Optimizations You Should Leave to the Pros <span>(same win)<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novblue img\"><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/2012\/09\/28\/6-green-home-improvements-that-wont-hurt-your-finances\/\" target=\"_parent\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">6 Green Home Improvements that Won\u2019t Hurt Your Finances <span>(same win)<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite img\"><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/2014\/12\/11\/new-creative-and-underutilized-ways-you-can-green-up-your-home\/\" target=\"_parent\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">New, Creative and Underutilized Ways You Can Green Up Your Home <span>(same win)<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<p><!----------- third section --------------------------------------------------><\/p>\n<p class=\"otherimage\" id=\"3rd\">third &#8220;photo remodeling&#8221; idea<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/greenhm_03.jpg\" alt=\"green home\" width=\"1503\" height=\"1002\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-29801\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/greenhm_03.jpg 1503w, https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/greenhm_03-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/greenhm_03-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/greenhm_03-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1503px) 100vw, 1503px\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"nextimage pic\"><a href=\"\" onclick=\"scrollToElement('#4th',500); return false;\"><img src=\"\/images\/icons\/nextimage.png\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<p class=\"creditimage\">copyright image by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.twenty20.com\/photos\/77873625-3c19-474a-b78b-39a4bf6d5ca0\/?utm_t20_channel=bl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">twenty20.com<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"infoarticle\">\n<h2>Xeriscape<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Notes:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul style=\"margin-top: -30px;\">\n<li>If you don&#8217;t want to fill your yard with fruits, vegetables and garden plantings, then consider reducing the amount of grass through the art of xeriscape. This form of landscaping requires little or no irrigation. Thus, you increase sustainability with a reduction in water use.<\/li>\n<li class=\"none\">There are different ways to xeriscape. Some homeowners mix small patches of grass with rock gardens. Others use rocks of different sizes along with succulents &#8212; plants that require little water to grow.<\/li>\n<li class=\"contentcomments\">Some ideas to consider from the photo above:  <span><a href=\"\" onclick=\"scrollToElement('#3rd',500); return false;\">[&nbsp;scroll back up&nbsp;]<\/a><\/span>\n<ul class=\"post4 dash line\">\n<li class=\"first\">note the pathway with stepping stones insert into gravel sand<\/li>\n<li>landscape a rock bed that borders the pathway; mulch for the rest of the lawn area<\/li>\n<li>plant drought-tolerant green and flowering plantings in the rocks and mulch<\/li>\n<li>use gardening pots up by the porch that can be easily maintained and watered<\/li>\n<li class=\"last\">build stone border walls around the trees<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"none shopidea\">\n<p class=\"tagcloud content\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=rug+juniper&#038;i=lawngarden&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">rug juniper<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=solar+path+lights&#038;i=tools&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">solar path lighting<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=succulents&#038;i=lawngarden&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">succulents<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"tagbreak productbot\"><span class=\"imgbrackleft\"><\/span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;some ideas to view and compare&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<span class=\"imgbrackright\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"graytext margin share mobiledisplay\">Quik scroll to next topic about converting to a green home &#8230;<\/p>\n<div class=\"blog_scroll content\"><a href=\"\" onclick=\"scrollToElement('#4th',500); return false;\"><img src=\"\/images\/icons\/special-deal.png\" alt=\"scroll page\" class=\"item-scroll\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- shop script --><\/p>\n<table id=\"tb2SPEC2\" class=\"dataGrid blog ref double topbloc more35\">\n<tbody>\n<tr class=\"tabletitle\">\n<td colspan=\"2\" class=\"novwhite tabletitle\">Other Resources (opens new win)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"spacershim\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"spacershim\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite question\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"answer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/plasticinehouse.com\/what-color-should-i-paint-my-shed\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">ASK ABOUT: fundamentals of xeriscape<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"height: 10px\"><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite pin\"><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.ca\/wwwdreamyardcom\/xeriscape-designs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">IMAGES: xeriscape designs<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"height: 10px\"><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite film\"><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/36T1uHolMf4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">YOUTUBE: xeriscape made easy<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><!----------- fourth section --------------------------------------------------><\/p>\n<p class=\"otherimage\" id=\"4th\">fourth &#8220;photo remodeling&#8221; idea<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/greenhm_04.jpg\" alt=\"green home\" width=\"1503\" height=\"1002\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-29802\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/greenhm_04.jpg 1503w, https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/greenhm_04-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/greenhm_04-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/greenhm_04-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1503px) 100vw, 1503px\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"nextimage pic\"><a href=\"\" onclick=\"scrollToElement('#5th',500); return false;\"><img src=\"\/images\/icons\/nextimage.png\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<p class=\"creditimage\">copyright image by <a href=\"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/woman-gardener-holding-macrame-plant-hanger-with-h-AUS9YEQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">envato.com<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"infoarticle\">\n<h2>Indoor plants<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Notes:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul style=\"margin-top: -30px;\">\n<li>Indoor plants aren&#8217;t only for design inside the home. Many varieties also clean the air of toxic chemicals. For example, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=live+boston+fern&#038;i=lawngarden&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">bostom fern<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=live+peace+lily&#038;i=lawngarden&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">peace lily<\/a>, and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=live+spider+plant&#038;i=lawngarden&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">spider plant<\/a> remove carbon dioxide and formaldehyde from the air.<\/li>\n<li class=\"none\">The best purification plants are those that don&#8217;t require a lot of hydration. Bamboo is a good example of this type of flora. Furthermore, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=live+bamboo+stalks&#038;i=lawngarden&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">bamboo stalks<\/a> can be transformed into several sustainable products.<\/li>\n<li class=\"contentcomments\">Some of the plants from the picture above:   <span><a href=\"\" onclick=\"scrollToElement('#4th',500); return false;\">[&nbsp;scroll back up&nbsp;]<\/a><\/span>\n<ul class=\"post4 dash line\">\n<li class=\"first\">peperomia <\/li>\n<li>arrowhead plant <\/li>\n<li>trailing jade <\/li>\n<li>areca palm <\/li>\n<li class=\"last\">macabre hanging basket <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"none shopidea\">\n<p class=\"tagcloud content\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=live+peperomia+plant&#038;i=lawngarden&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">peperomia<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=live+arrowhead+plant&#038;i=lawngarden&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">arrrowhead plant<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=areca+palm&#038;i=lawngarden&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">areca palm<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=hanging+rope+planters&#038;i=lawngarden&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">rope planters<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"tagbreak productbot\"><span class=\"imgbrackleft\"><\/span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;some ideas to view and compare&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<span class=\"imgbrackright\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"graytext margin share mobiledisplay\">Quik scroll to next topic about converting to a green home &#8230;<\/p>\n<div class=\"blog_scroll content\"><a href=\"\" onclick=\"scrollToElement('#5th',500); return false;\"><img src=\"\/images\/icons\/special-deal.png\" alt=\"scroll page\" class=\"item-scroll\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- resource script --><\/p>\n<table id=\"tb2SPEC2\" class=\"dataGrid blog ref double topbloc more35\">\n<tbody>\n<tr class=\"tabletitle\">\n<td colspan=\"2\" class=\"novwhite tabletitle\">References (opens new win except noted)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"spacershim\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"spacershim\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite conservice top\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"answer\"><a href=\"\" onclick=\"scrollToElement('#tubeservice',500); return false;\">SERVICES: eco contractors (see below)<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"height: 10px\"><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite question bottomquest\"><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/health\/allergies\/do-air-purifiers-work\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">ASK: do air purifiers work<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"height: 10px\"><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite topic\"><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecowatch.com\/20-plants-that-improve-air-quality-in-your-home-1938383954.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">INFO: plants that improve air quality <\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"height: 10px\"><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite blogplan\"><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"\/green-energy-home\/\">PLANNING: green energy home (same win)<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><!-- youtube contractor script --><\/p>\n<div style=\"margin-top: 75px; margin-bottom: 65px !important\" id=\"tubeservice\"><blockquote class=\"style-8\"><\/p>\n<p class=\"video idea\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/R--tS1Ra-PE\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><!-- script: kitchen--><\/p>\n<table class=\"dataGrid youtube\" id=\"tb2SPEC2\">\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"4\" class=\" photohead novwhite\">Find Energy Efficient Services<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite contractor\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"content\"><a href=\"\/servicemagic\/3113485.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Insulation<\/a><\/td>\n<td class=\"novwhite contractor\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"content\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/servicemagic\/3113575.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Windows-Insulation<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite contractor\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"content\"><a href=\"\/servicemagic\/3113435.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Ducts &amp; Vents<\/a><\/td>\n<td class=\"novwhite contractor\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"content\"><a href=\"\/servicemagic\/3113555.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Thermostats<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"4\" class=\"novwhite\">&nbsp;<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite contractor\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"content\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/servicemagic\/3113535.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Roof Installation<\/a><\/td>\n<td class=\"novwhite contractor\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"content\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/servicemagic\/3113545.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Skylights<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite contractor\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"content\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/servicemagic\/3113440.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Home Automation<\/a><\/td>\n<td class=\"novwhite contractor\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"content\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/servicemagic\/3113463.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Generators<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"4\" class=\"rowsep\">top-rated, pre-screened local contractors<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite\"><img src=\"\/images\/icon_pdf.png\" alt=\"pdf file\"\/><\/td>\n<td colspan=\"3\" class=\"content\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/pdf\/contractor.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">FREE: download contractor selection<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"4\" class=\"rowsep service\">enter zip code &#8211; powered by HomeAdvisor &trade;<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<div class=\"contractordocguides\">\n<table class=\"dataGrid youtube ideasdocs\" id=\"tb2SPEC\">\n<tr>\n<td rowspan=\"4\" class=\"photohead novwhite guide\">Quick Contractor Guides<\/td>\n<td class=\"novwhite guidedocs\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"content guide\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/services\/contractor-docs-select.html\">selecting<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite guidedocs\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"content guide\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/services\/contractor-docs-negotiate.html\">negotiating<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite guidedocs\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"content guide\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/services\/contractor-docs-work.html\">working with<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite guidedocs\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"content guide\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/services\/contractor-docs-inspect.html\">inspecting<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"height: 20px\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><!-- end script --><\/p>\n<p>\n<\/blockquote><\/p><\/div>\n<p><!-- end youtube script --><\/p>\n<p><!----------- fifth section --------------------------------------------------><\/p>\n<p class=\"otherimage\" id=\"5th\">fifth and last &#8220;photo remodeling&#8221; idea<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/greenhm_05.jpg\" alt=\"green home\" width=\"1503\" height=\"1002\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-29803\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/greenhm_05.jpg 1503w, https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/greenhm_05-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/greenhm_05-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/greenhm_05-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1503px) 100vw, 1503px\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"nextimage pic\"><a href=\"\" onclick=\"scrollToElement('#6th',500); return false;\"><img src=\"\/images\/icons\/nextimage.png\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<p class=\"creditimage\">copyright image by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.twenty20.com\/photos\/e9212ae1-5184-498a-bb31-f787d4092682\/?utm_t20_channel=bl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">twenty20.com<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"infoarticle\">\n<h2>Proper insulation<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Notes:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul style=\"margin-top: -30px;\">\n<li>Proper insulation within your home is another way to make it more sustainable. When this material is lacking in your attic\/roof area or walls it causes heating and cooling issues. Some rooms may get too hot in the summer while others are downright chilly in the winter.<\/li>\n<li>As a result, you continually increase or decrease the thermostat temperature. This leads to higher energy bills. You need to examine your home&#8217;s insulation to determine if it needs to be replaced. Do this on your own or hire a professional to lay down or spray insulation into barren areas.<\/li>\n<li class=\"none shopidea\">\n<p class=\"tagcloud content\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=batt+insulation&#038;i=tools&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">batt insulation<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=window+insulation+kit&#038;i=tools&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">window insulation kit<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=pipe+insulation&#038;i=tools&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">pipe insulation<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"tagbreak productbot\"><span class=\"imgbrackleft\"><\/span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;some ideas to view and compare&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<span class=\"imgbrackright\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"graytext margin share mobiledisplay\">Quik scroll to next topic about converting to a green home &#8230;<\/p>\n<div class=\"blog_scroll content\"><a href=\"\" onclick=\"scrollToElement('#6th',500); return false;\"><img src=\"\/images\/icons\/special-deal.png\" alt=\"scroll page\" class=\"item-scroll\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- shop script --><\/p>\n<table id=\"tb2SPEC2\" class=\"dataGrid blog ref double topbloc little55\">\n<tbody>\n<tr class=\"tabletitle\">\n<td colspan=\"2\" class=\"novwhite tabletitle\">Other Resources (opens new win)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"spacershim\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"spacershim\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite question\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"answer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.homedepot.com\/c\/ab\/types-of-insulation\/9ba683603be9fa5395fab902f82532f\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">ASK ABOUT: home insulation tips<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"height: 10px\"><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite topic\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"answer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.houselogic.com\/organize-maintain\/home-maintenance-tips\/insulation-types\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">INFO: home insulation types<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"height: 10px\"><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite film\"><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/Uz10CvcrkOc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">YOUTUBE: insulate crawlspace &#038; exterior walls<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><!----------- sixth section --------------------------------------------------><\/p>\n<p class=\"otherimage\" id=\"6th\">sixth and last &#8220;photo remodeling&#8221; idea<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/greenhm_06.jpg\" alt=\"green home\" width=\"1503\" height=\"1002\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-29804\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/greenhm_06.jpg 1503w, https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/greenhm_06-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/greenhm_06-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/greenhm_06-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1503px) 100vw, 1503px\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"nextimage pic\"><a href=\"\" onclick=\"scrollToElement('#recenttopics',500); return false;\"><img src=\"\/images\/icons\/nextproduct.png\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<p class=\"creditimage\">copyright image by <a href=\"https:\/\/123rf.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/123rf.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"infoarticle\">\n<h2>Tankless water heater<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Notes:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul style=\"margin-top: -30px;\">\n<li>Normal water heaters refill each time hot water is utilized. To reach a certain temperature, natural gas or oil heat is used to warm the liquid inside the tank. This releases a small amount of carbon monoxide into the home. Should there be a leak, this minor level can increase significantly and cause serious illness or death.<\/li>\n<li>Consider a tankless water heater to maintain sustainability. Instead of constant heating, the water&#8217;s temperature is increased while in use. Thus, there&#8217;s no need for a huge tank or excess use of heating elements.<\/li>\n<li class=\"comments\">\n<h6>FINAL REMARKS<\/h6>\n<p> When you make your home more sustainable you do it for more than yourself. You do it for your children. If you show them the proper way to treat the environment around them, then they&#8217;ll share it with their children. The result will be a further reduction of the carbon footprint and a healthier Earth.<\/li>\n<li class=\"none shopidea\">\n<p class=\"tagcloud content\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=tankless+water+heater+electric&#038;i=tools&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">electric tankless heater<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=tankless+water+heater+gas&#038;i=tools&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">gas tankless heater<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=shower+water+regulator&#038;i=tools&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">shower water regulator<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"tagbreak productbot\"><span class=\"imgbrackleft\"><\/span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;some ideas to view and compare&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<span class=\"imgbrackright\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"none commenttag\">What <a href=\"\" onclick=\"scrollToElement('#botcomment',500); return false;\">comments<\/a> can you share about<br \/>your eco-friendly solutions for your home<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- shop script --><\/p>\n<table id=\"tb2SPEC2\" class=\"dataGrid blog ref double topbloc little8\">\n<tbody>\n<tr class=\"tabletitle\">\n<td colspan=\"2\" class=\"novwhite tabletitle\">Other Resources (opens new win)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"spacershim\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"spacershim\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite question\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"answer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.energy.gov\/energysaver\/heat-and-cool\/water-heating\/tankless-or-demand-type-water-heaters\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">ASK: tankless vs. demand water heaters<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"height: 10px\"><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite topic\"><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.familyhandyman.com\/article\/the-pros-and-cons-of-tankless-water-heaters\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">IMAGES: tankless water buying guide<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"height: 10px\"><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite film\"><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/8RFuFBI3r2c\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">YOUTUBE: what they don\u2019t tell about tankless<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"height: 10px\"><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite film\"><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/IQ1FSw2xVUs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">YOUTUBE: install tankless water system<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p class=\"imagecredit\">Cover image credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.twenty20.com\/photos\/0c5f0bea-555e-4d7b-9b22-5913715ac759\/?utm_t20_channel=bl\">green home by twenty20.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"graytext margin share mobiledisplay\">end of post &#8230; 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Chargers<\/h6>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"paragraph-row\">\n<div class=\"column3\">\n<table class=\"dataGrid shoptable\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=wind+turbine&#038;rh=n%3A3236381&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">wind turbines<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=wind+power+kit&#038;rh=n%3A3236381&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">wind power kit<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=wind+solar+kit&#038;rh=n%3A3236381&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">wind\/solar kit<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"column3\">\n<table class=\"dataGrid shoptable\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=wsolar+power+converter&#038;rh=n%3A2236628011&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">solar power converter<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=wind+power+converter&#038;rh=n%3A3236381&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">wind power converter<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=energy+controllers&#038;rh=n%3A2236627011&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">energy controllers<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"column3\">\n<table class=\"dataGrid shoptable\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=EV+charging+station&#038;i=automotive&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">EV charging station<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=solar+charger&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">solar chargers<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=solar+battery+charger&#038;rh=n%3A13638740011&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">solar battery chargers<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"column3\">\n<p class=\"shopmore\"><img src=\"\/images\/icons\/image-shop.png\" \/>links open new win<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- NEXT .accordion --><\/p>\n<div class=\"rowaccord\"><a class=\"title\" href=\"#\"><\/p>\n<h6>Generators &#038; Solar Packs<\/h6>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"paragraph-row\">\n<div class=\"column3\">\n<table class=\"dataGrid shoptable\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=power+generator&#038;i=lawngarden&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">power generator<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=portable+generator&#038;i=lawngarden&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">portable generator<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=standby+generator&#038;i=lawngarden&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">standby generator<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"column3\">\n<table class=\"dataGrid shoptable\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=gas+powered+generators&#038;i=lawngarden&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">gas powered generator<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=propone+powered+generators&#038;i=lawngarden&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">propane powered<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=solar+generator&#038;i=lawngarden&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">solar generator<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"column3\">\n<table class=\"dataGrid shoptable\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=solar+battery+charger&#038;i=automotive&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">solar battery charger<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=solared+phone+charger&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">solar phone charger<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=solar+pack&#038;i=electronics&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">solar packs<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"column3\">\n<p class=\"shopmore\"><img src=\"\/images\/icons\/image-shop.png\" \/>links open new win<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- NEXT .accordion --><\/p>\n<div class=\"rowaccord\"><a class=\"title\" href=\"#\"><\/p>\n<h6>Water Conservation &#038; 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