Ok guys, this one is mostly for us.

Raise your hand if you're the one who goes into the stall to avoid the row-o-urinals in public bathrooms.

Don't be shy...wait a tick, is that the reason you use the stall in the first place?

It's true, that shy bladder could be contributing to that carbon footprint in a big way.

No worries though mates, with all the interesting urinals out there, conserving water was never more fun.

Bamboo has the uncanny ability to make even the most mundane of items take on a luxurious and exotic flare.

That's great, considering it's MUCH more sustainable, eco-friendly, and affordable than wood of all varieties.

Here at The Fun Times Guide to Living Green, we talk a lot about bamboo--from how to make your home panda friendly to incorporating it into your sex life (and everything in between).

But something we've never done is get all DIY with the not-so-tasty panda palate pleaser...until now.

Mirror, mirror on the wall, what's the greenest pool system of all?

This is a question that many of us water lovers around the world will be asking as the temperature begins to rise...and as we try to find fun, cheap, environmentally friendly ways to stay cool.

(Ok, so maybe we won't be rhyming, but we'll still be curious.)

We know that chlorine can do a number on your body, so that's pretty much a non-option, but what else is there?

Who knew considering a tankless water heater was so complicated and difficult? Not me.

After talking with Gavin Richardson last week about his new tankless water heater, I've been doing A LOT of research on the subject.

Here are some questions that need to be answered when considering a tankless water heater:

• Should you go gas or electric?
• Are both equally efficient?
• How much can I actually save with a tankless water heater?
• How much would it actually cost to install?

Spring is knocking at the door and that means that it's DIY time!

That's right all you weekend warriors, strap on your tool belts and prepare for battle. But where do you start?

As long as we're looking for a project to start on, why not choose one that will help us take another step towards living green? And if we're going to take that step, why not address an issue that contributes up to 25% of our overall energy bill all year round?

That's right it's time to tackle the water heater!

It's almost the weekend. Are you holding off on that home improvement project (or projects) because you don't have the money? I know I am.

Have you ever thought of heading down to your local building materials salvage shop and buying some reclaimed materials?

This is part of a practice known as "sustainable building".

Chances are great that you'll get higher quality products at a fraction of the cost! Weekend warriors, strap on the tool belts and wait no longer on those home improvement projects.

But where do you find a salvage store?