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Everyday Green Living Resources The most popular post last year was Grady Management's list of green living resources that are user-friendly and perfect for every member of the family. 1) Want to recycle or visit a recycling center?  Find local recycling centers  here . 2) Spring is on its way!  Do you want to bike to work instead of drive?  You can track your bike miles on plenty of online resources, including  mapmyride . 3) Like farmers markets?  Find the one closest to you  here ! 4) Getting rid of clutter?  Consider donating old clothes, home goods, and more to a community yard sale.  Most counties even have a yard sale Facebook page or website where people can list and/ or trade products that they wish to give to someone else instead of creating waste. 5) Want to enjoy a national park?  View the list of all parks here . If you have an online green resource you love to use, be sure to let us know in the comments section! Grady Management was founded in 1965 and continues to pr

Direct Some Kindness to the Environment This Week  February 14-20 is Random Acts of Kindness Week.  This week is centered on looking beyond oneself and genuinely helping out other people and performing actions in an altruistic manner.  Along with assisting a neighbor or donating to a charity, consider several other green ways to show kindness during this week: 1) Throw away a piece of discarded litter when stopping to discard trash. 2) Plant a tree or a garden. 3) Volunteer to sort the recyclables for roommates or neighbors. 4) Decorate a pot and plant a flower inside and give that to a friend who might need a pick-me-up for a gift. 5) Donate old stuffed animals or blankets to an animal shelter.  Not only does that reduce waste, but dogs and cats will be very pleased with this donation! And more... Learn more about Random Acts of Kindness week by visiting the official website . Grady Management was founded in 1965 and continues to provide a full service residential, commercial, and con

Eco-Friendly Holiday Ideas Valentine's Day is typically a time to spend times with a spouse or significant other, exchange gifts, and profess declarations of love.  This year, share affection with the planet and try to organize some plans that promote green living ideals. Valentine's Day Date Ideas: 1) Take a hike or walk: If the weather is nice, it might be the perfect day to take a stroll through a state park or mountain trail and appreciate all of the natural beauty. 2) Visit a museum or art gallery: Take a bus or Metro over to the nearest museum to spend an afternoon looking at works of art.  Besides for saving gas, the visit will be a truly memorable experience. 3) Find the nearest planetarium: Gaze at stars and the moon by taking a trip to the nearest planetarium on Valentine's Eve.  A romantic and very eco-friendly activity. Valentine's Day Gift Ideas: 1) Think local: A traditional gift of a flower or plant can be even more "green" when bought from a lo

Geothermal Heat Pumps A Guide To Understanding Heat Pumps and Utilizing Heat Pumps More Effectively Last year, a GreenLiving blog post detailed important facts about heat pumps that apartment renters and homeowners alike should know to be better able to understand the heat pump and how the device impacts a home. Essentially, heat pumps are energy efficient devices that pump air from one location to another.  Read below to find out more about how heat pumps work: What Are Heat Pumps? A heat pump is a device that provides heat energy to a specific and desired location.  This procedure is referred to as "heat sink".  In the process, heat pumps absorb heat, or the thermal energy, from a cold location and release that energy to warm space. Air conditioners and freezers are common examples of heat pumps.  A common heat pump is an "air source heat pump" which shifts air from inside to the outside.  Thus, heat pumps are effective in moving hot air in the home (during winter