10 Ways to Go Green at the Office

10. Pull the plug One study showed that low power mode (what your computer goes into when it is turned off) accounts for approximately 10% of all the electricity used in California. To make sure you are completely cutting the power off, unplug items such as computers, monitors televisions, DVD players, and microwave ovens. 9. Try telecommuting Of course, everyone is not lucky enough to have a job that allows telecommuting, but maybe instead of working five 8 hour days, you could work four ten hour days to save on energy. 8. Digitize whenever possible Of course, we all love … Continue reading

Create an Extra Surface out of Thin Air

If you could use some extra surface space, such as a place to set your laptop, a desk for kids to study, a serving table, or a few more feet of counter space, this project is for you. If you can attach some hinges to the wall and to a piece of wood, or have someone attach them for you, you can add a work surface to any room in your home and have it in place before tomorrow. You can make your work surface any size you want, but for this project, we’ll go with a 20″ x 30″ … Continue reading