Spending weekends at the cabin or downsizing to a tiny house sounds great, right? Until — that is — you think about all of the modern conveniences you’ll need to sacrifice in the meantime. Here’s some good news: A clean, functioning toilet is not one…
The popularity of solar energy and sustainable living has increased at a healthy rate over the past few years as an increasing number of people have become more aware of the importance of taking care of our environment, how much damage we are causing to…
Solar panels are made up of photovoltaic cells in glass with a metal frame – usually in the shape of a large, flat rectangle. These photovoltaic cells are semiconducting substances, like silicon, which are used to absorb sunlight photons, converting direct sunlight into an electric…
What is Tree Resin? Tree resin is a naturally occurring substance that is formed by many plants and trees in response to damage. It is a viscous liquid that oozes or flows from wounds or cracks in the bark of a tree. It is a…
Tree sap is a fluid that is produced by most plants and trees as part of their normal metabolic process. It consists mostly of water with various amounts of dissolved minerals, sugars, amino acids, proteins, hormones and other substances. Tree sap can be clear to…
Tree sap is the sticky fluid that flows through a tree’s vascular system. It is produced in the tree’s buds and helps to nourish the tree and protect it from disease. Unfortunately, tree sap can also cause a mess, especially when it gets onto clothes….
Tree sap, also known as tree exudate, is a liquid that is produced and secreted by trees. It is often in the form of a sugary water substance that flows through the vascular systems of plants. It can be found in shrubs and other woody…
