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Living Like Ed: A Guide to the Eco-Friendly Life (Paperback)

~ Ed Begley Jr. (Author)
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“Filled with sound advice and first-hand experience from someone who has been walking the walk for more than 38 years, Living Like Ed provides a wide array of practical options for anyone who wants to make his life a little-or a lot-greener. Ed Begley is more than a beloved Hollywood figure; he¹s an all-American hero, and Living Like Ed is a comprehensive yet accessible guide to becoming more environmentally savvy that light greens and bright greens alike will find themselves dog-earing for years to come.”
—Treehugger.com


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“Filled with sound advice and first-hand experience from someone who has been walking the walk for more than 38 years, Living Like Ed provides a wide array of practical options for anyone who wants to make his life a little-or a lot-greener. Ed Begley is more than a beloved Hollywood figure; he¹s an all-American hero, and Living Like Ed is a comprehensive yet accessible guide to becoming more environmentally savvy that light greens and bright greens alike will find themselves dog-earing for years to come.”
—Treehugger.com

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5.0 out of 5 stars Living Like Ed is a winner!, February 19, 2008
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5 minute video explaining why I recommend "Living Like Ed." I did my best to be entertaining and informative. I didn't reveal info within book, instead I focused on how the book was surprisingly helpful to me.

It's easy to read and skim--everyman language. Helpful. Even to green know-it-alls like me. My idea of a "perfect gift" for friends, family, renters, home owners, even landlords like me.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Good introduction to making your home and life eco-friendly, March 3, 2008
I bought this book because I am a fan of the HGTV show. Living with Ed is reality show about Ed Begley Jr., his delightful wife Rachelle and their Los Angeles area home. The house has been modified over the years Begley has owned it be as eco-friendly as possible with solar panels, wind mills and CFL bulbs. The book Living Like Ed is small paperback that touches on some of the green modifications that anyone can do to save money and be kind to the environment.

Some of the tips are common-sense: don't waste water, grow some of your own food in a vegetable garden, turn off all the lights when you leave the house, walk or ride a bike instead of taking your car for short trips.

Some tips are more expensive. Equipping a house with enough solar panels to get "off the grid" will cost many tens of thousands of dollars, the cost of which may never be amortized. Buying a hybrid-fuel car will cost more than a regularly-powered vehicle.

There are some ideas that I found very helpful: completely disconnecting all unused electronic gadgets and chargers can save up to 10% of your electrical use. Avoid buying items that come with excess packaging. Donate old magazines, toys and electronics to charity. This way these things will help a good cause and keep toxins out of landfills.

One of Ed's central themes is the development of a mindset that looks for ways to reuse and recycle things rather than wasting.

Highly recommended.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Eco-nut or savior of the planet?, March 27, 2008
By Robert Crespo (Brooklyn, NY) - See all my reviews
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As someone who is very concerned about our home, planet Earth, I found Ed Beagley's book very illuminating. Many people ask "what can I really do to help save the planet? After all I'm only one person."

The contents of the book is laid out very well as it's divided into topical sections such as the home, transportation, garden etc. In each of these sections he explains how one can make small changes or large changes to impact the planet in a positive way. For example, I used to waste a lot of water shaving by letting the water just run and run. Now I fill my bathroom sink up with a reasonable quantity of water and shave just using that small little pool. It doesn't seem like I am saving a lot of water but multiply that by 30 days in the month and 365 days a year and I can see how I'm saving many many gallons of water.

Some of the suggestions in the book I have already put into place before reading Ed Beagley's book such as converting over to compact fluorescent bulbs. However he has also raised my awareness for doing a more vigilant job of recycling as well as the dangers of everyday toxins in our homes. Will I be willing to pay more money for less toxic paint for example? I'm not sure but he has certainly given me something to think about.

I also became acquainted with his line of cleaning products called Beagley's Best which is an all natural non-toxic line of household cleaning liquids. I have used all three of his products, the all-purpose cleaner, the glass cleaner, and the amazing spot remover. I am now a Beagley's Best convert when it comes to my cleaning products and best of all they do not smell or leave and offensive order behind. In fact they are virtually odor free. My wife used to complain that the majority of cleaning products made her feel sick after she used them. I recently did a spring cleaning of my apartment and used only Beagley's Best cleaning products and I have to say that it was a most pleasant experience as there were no toxic fumes and it made my work easier because the products worked really well.

So what is my recommendation regarding this book? I think everybody should read Ed's book as it's accessible, easy to read, and entertaining.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book from Ed
I watch his show and enjoy it. The book is an extension of his show. He talks in more detail about how he lives an Eco-Friendly life. Read more
Published 3 days ago by Mark C. Frye

5.0 out of 5 stars A top notch guide to harmonizing with nature
The "green" movement has gone from being what was considered a fringe movement to a seminal and central cultural concern, and one that possibly will change the face of America... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Marvin H. Mcintyre

5.0 out of 5 stars Simply living simply
Ed gives a lot of great pointers and a ton of supporting evidence but not techy. Great information and very entertaining. Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book. Notes From The Show
I live in the Pacific Northwest. We are already pretty green over here; evergreen you might say!(woo...bad joke). When I heard about E.B. Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars Low hanging fruit
Got this after I watched the show and I admit I was a little fearful that it would be a bit naggy and irksome. Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars Fun and informative.
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Published 7 months ago by C. Penrose

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This books has a lot of serious information in it about sustainability, but delivers it in a very simple style. Read more
Published 8 months ago by endofanera

4.0 out of 5 stars What is a Eco-Friendly life?
This book will explain what you can do to help the environment as one person or family.I thought it was time to make a difference in this world and this book helps with that. Read more
Published 13 months ago by Craig Dokken

5.0 out of 5 stars i want to be like ed!
This book is great. It's very easy to read, helpful, and interesting. Ed & his wife explain a variety of home improvements one can make and provide logical explanations for all... Read more
Published 13 months ago by Holly B. Fadool

3.0 out of 5 stars Live like Ed, Don't Rant like Him
This book is a pretty decent reference guide. Begley breaks his book up in six areas that he (as well as we) can do to make our lives greener (in the home, transportation,... Read more
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