I had the opportunity to participate in and evening Snowshoe trip adventure on the last full moon. It was a clear night and a real magical experience. It is true what they say, “God paints the best masterpieces.” We are so fortunate to have the lake in our backyard and here is your Snowshoe opportunity! Take [...]
Effective January 1, 2011 the State of Nevada will be requiring the seller or a certified inspector to complete a 4 page form that will then be provided to the home buyer. Click here to see the new regulation. The required form has the seller providing information about the home, monthly energy consumption for the [...]
New Yorkers have been given a reason to love their trash. Recently a public art project TRASH: anycoloryoulike, launched by the artist Adrian Kondratowicz, replaced traditional black trash bags with bright, colorful bags. Kondratowicz hopes that, in addition to making city streets look a little better, piles of flashy pink and white polka-dot garbage bags will [...]
I’ve been thinking about some easy ways to go green for 2009. Not that I want the easy way out but it’s a change in routine and I figure baby steps will get me to my goal without getting myself overwhelmed. Just a few thoughts that come to mind… 1. Use reusable shopping bags. I [...]
One of the most significant sources of pollution in mountain towns is the smoke created by woodburning fireplaces. Communities throughout Lake Tahoe and Truckee have been making an effort for years to reduce the amount of smoke that gets into our atmosphere. These communities have been offering rebates to people who buy woodstoves which meet [...]
Monday, March 7, 2011
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