Home Living

Eco-Friendly Home Improvement

May 15, 2012

Even if you use green practices when running your home on a day-to-day basis, it’s easy to forget about these when it comes time for a big home improvement project. And because green can sometimes mean more expensive as well, it can be tempting to cut corners on home remodeling and go with the conventional [...]

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How to Keep Your Kitchen Clean and Guilt Free

April 30, 2012

Have you ever experienced “green guilt”? I’m guessing you have, unless you live under a rock (which would actually be an excellent example of green living, now that I think of it). Green guilt occurs when you do something for enjoyment, convenience or necessity that is potentially damaging to the environment. You know, like when [...]

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Insulation Tips For Your Home

March 22, 2012

A great way to save on energy bills and to have a more eco-friendly home is to make sure that said home is well insulated. The better the insulation, the less energy you will waste resulting in lower heating and cooling bills. This article discusses some handy tips with which you can improve your home’s [...]

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Tips for Becoming Eco-Friendly

March 18, 2012

Choosing an environmentally-conscious lifestyle and creating a greener home is the best way to become more energy efficient and Eco-friendly. Below are some tips toward a more efficient lifestyle. Change Habits Habits can be hard to break, but modifying daily activities is essential to the greening process. In the home, this could mean washing clothes [...]

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Winterizing Your Home

February 12, 2012

There are a number of ways that winterizing your home can benefit you. A well-maintained home will hold heat better; homes with gaps around the windows and doors lose heat quickly, and they require more energy to stay at a comfortable temperature. That’s bad for the environment, but it’s pretty rough on the wallet, too. [...]

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Eco-Friendly Feng Shui For You

November 3, 2011

Feng Shui, which is pronounced Fung Schway, is a Chinese discipline that involve using aesthetics in design and decoration to produce a harmony of energies in a room or building. There are some very deep concepts involved, however most of the surface concepts are simple enough that almost anyone can perform miracles with this discipline. [...]

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Going Green with Conservatory Blinds

September 17, 2011

With the rising costs of fuel, many people are reducing their dependence on fossil fuels by choosing more responsible and greener solutions. As a lot of energy is used in heating and cooling the home, many homeowners look to alternative ways to insulate their home. Some options can be expensive, such as installing new windows, [...]

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Save Energy with Modern Double Glazing

August 30, 2011

While people love to joke about the effects of global warming, it’s hard to deny that the weather is changing. We’re seeing more weather at both extremes, with warmer summers, and colder winters. Most older homes aren’t equipped to deal with this kind of extreme weather, and homeowners are feeling the effects of the weather [...]

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4 Green Outdoor Gift Ideas

August 21, 2011

Looking for a gift for a friend who has it all? We’ve all been there. It can be very hard to find something for these people when birthdays or holidays come around. And what if they’re a very eco-conscious person? That used to make the task even harder. But now, that’s no longer the case. [...]

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Green Home Security Systems

July 28, 2011

There are many ways to make your home eco-friendly; you can install solar panels, set up a recycling center in your garage, purchase reclaimed furnishings, and even opt for organic textiles for all of your linens and clothing. But when it comes to finding an environmentally friendly security system to ensure the safety of your [...]