In Part 1 of the Solar Panels Investigated series, I discussed the general set-up of a photovoltaic energy system, tossed around some pros and cons, and provided some resources for homeowners to help fund an installation. Part 2 will narrow the focus of the conversation to solar energy on the Hill.
It’s great when a local business gives back to the community, and even better when that business recognizes a greater need and finds ways to help. Such is the case of Results the Gym, the local chain of fitness centers that has a prominent and popular location at G Street SE. Since it opened, Results […]
We’ve reduced our trash output through composting and learned how to properly dispose of our oversized trash using city services, but what to do with items we can’t readily recycle and that we know are toxic for the planet? DC limits curbside recycling to certain materials, but that doesn’t mean we have to trash our […]
Six teams comprised of neighborhood blogs from around the city descended on H Street Country Club last night for a grueling match of skills at the skeeball tables last night. In the end, the “Totten Skeers” topped “Columbia Heights Has Balls” to take home the trophy. Thank you to everyone for coming! And Now Anacostia, […]
Happy Earth Day! It’s the hope of this writer and blog that you take a moment today to recommit yourself to all the ecologically-minded things you do as well as consider taking some additional steps to reduce your impact on the environment. Got recycling under control? Using cloth bags instead of plastic, saving your nickels […]