Getting the best tan is no longer limited to sun bathing. Instead of exposing yourself to the sun’s rays, numerous alternatives are available. Of course each has its own pros and cons. Evaluating the differences between your sunless tanning choices is a worthy of a little time, so read on.

Everybody wants to live a long healthy life. People look for products that can bring them more protection from germs, bacteria, and other health-adverse microorganisms. As an answer to this consumer demand, manufacturers started producing antibacterial soaps and disinfectants. These products have become fairly popular since killing bacteria and disinfecting germs sound like a good idea.

Even if you purchase multiple products, you may only receive a maximum of $1,500 in federal tax credits over the 2-year period (2009 & 2010). Basically, you can get back 30% on a single or multiple qualifying purchase(s) of up to $5,000 as a tax credit during this 2-year period. Products must be for your principal residence that you own and live in. If you receive the entire $1,500 credit in 2009, then you will not qualify for an additional credit in 2010.

Federal tax credits for energy efficiency seem to abound. Does the same hold true for gas, oil and propane water heaters? Can I reap the benefits of a $1,500 tax credit as I install a more efficient water heater in my home?

Storage tank: At this time... there are NO residential storage tank water heaters that can qualify for the tax credit because none have the efficiency to meet the energy factor requirement set at .82.

What is and what isn't covered by the federal tax credit is a question that throws most people. It seems that everybody these days wants to go "green". But how in the world are they going to pay for it? Keeping up with all of the green choices is almost a full-time job. And trying to navigate the variety of options and opportunities available for property owners just takes way too much time. Fortunately, you've found Eco Evaluator.

We have all heard politicians, large companies, or some organization touting environmentally friendly causes. Did you believe their claims to only find out later that what they were claiming had no merit? If so, then you’ve been greenwashed. Greenwashing is the ability of dishonest groups, individuals or businesses to make misleading claims about a product, process, new technology or service as being beneficial to the environment, when in fact it is not.

You may have been hearing a lot of buzz about VOCs recently. That is a good thing. If you are not sure what they are, think about that new car smell, your favorite air freshener or even your dryer sheets. I know what you’re thinking here goes another blogger on a rant. Nope, it stops there. But if you are interested in more than just opinion, read on.

The old adage "an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure" applies when referring to indoor air quality. So remember to look for low VOC or VOC free choices when purchasing common household products. Currently there’s no standard labeling system for VOCs, but many manufacturers offer a low or no VOC option. Formaldehyde, one of the best known VOCs, is surprisingly common in new home construction. Luckily, it happens to be one of the few indoor air pollutants that can be readily measured. Air monitoring is one approach that can help prevent adverse effects of exposure to volatile organic compounds.