If you are looking for ways to go green with your cleaning, you are in luck. Many consumers are doing the same which is leading more manufacturers to produce green cleaning products than ever before. This increase in demand has led to more choice. Along with this, there are natural methods to make your own green [...]
With increased awareness about the critical importance of saving energy and reducing the environmental impact of our lifestyle choices, more and more people are making eco-friendly moves to help save the planet. One of the biggest areas for improvement involves their homes. There are eco-friendly home improvements to make in essentially every room of a house. [...]
We all long for a cozy, idyllic home to leisurely reside in, but the quality of air in our homes may hinder us from making these dreams a reality. Poor air quality can adversely affect our health and mood, triggering our allergies and making us fatigued. Stale indoor air allows harmful contaminants to circulate, but since [...]
A sustainable lifestyle starts with the usual suspects — shorter showers, smarter lightbulbs, recycling, informed food choices and more. Once you get the basics down, you can move on to your home decor. Surprisingly, there are many eco-friendly options in this realm, too. Here are eight of the best eco-friendly home decor options out there: 1. [...]
Incorporating a garden into your home can promote natural living and act as a beneficial hobby. You can grow herbs, vegetables and flowers to brighten your life and give you easy access to organic products. But starting an indoor garden can also be a daunting task. You need to know how to set it up and [...]
Living walls have become very popular in recent years and with good reason. They are very common in offices, on trendy eco-friendly structures and modern or updated building designs. Many people are now embracing this idea and including living walls into their own homes. So, ProFlowers created this helpful living wall guide to help people create their [...]
Homesteading is not a new practice. It’s actually an old practice – the way our grandparents and great-grandparents used to live. It relies on the notion of self-sufficiency, which means that the point of it is to make you as independent of other people as possible. Sure, it takes some work, but many say that it’s [...]
Gardening can be an amazing adventure. Watching those tiny seeds sprout into thriving plants could be considered its own reward for your time, patience and persistence, but enjoying the spoils of victory definitely takes the experience up a few notches. Having said that, few things are more disheartening than watching helplessly as a garden wastes away [...]
When it comes to lung health, knowledge truly is power. According to Medical News Today, lung cancer alone accounts for 1,370,000 deaths worldwide each year. Other lung-related diseases, including Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) and asbestos-related cancers like mesothelioma and asbestosis, are a different issue entirely. COPD is the fourth leading cause of death in the [...]
The idea of a beautiful lush green rooftop garden titillates the imagination of many urban dwellers. Having a getaway spot from the busy city life is essential for reducing the stress and staying in touch with the nature. With a limited or no backyard space, gardening in an urban environment seems challenging and unrealistic. If you are one [...]
Introducing a pond to your garden is a great way to enhance the landscape and make the most out of the space that you have. Ponds are beneficial from both an aesthetical and an environmental aspect, providing a habitat for wildlife in your garden, whilst also creating a bold focal point that will bring your garden [...]
Global warming and climate change are rapidly altering the earth and life on it -- and not in a good way too. Sea levels are rising, islands are disappearing, and many animals are losing their habitats. These phenomena have left -- and continue to leave -- a painful mark on human lives. Rising temperatures are drying [...]
It’s one thing to make your space appear to be clean, but it’s quite another to deep clean and disinfect your home. The latter task is, of course, a bit more intense than the former. However, it doesn’t have to take as much time as it seems like it would — you just need to know the [...]
Are you searching for the best natural or homemade ways to control pests in your home, garden or office? If so, then you can consider these effective ways to control german cockroaches. You can lead a healthier, happier life by getting rid of pests in a natural manner. Here, we will share several natural ways to [...]
Sustainability has become a way of life for many who have changed their eating habits, energy use and overall mentality. Being more conscientious of your decisions regarding the earth and its species has long-lasting benefits to the world and also your health. So be sustainable when and where you can, including with your furniture. There are [...]
Succulents have taken home decor and office desks by storm over the past few years. And for good reason: these cute low-maintenance plants are just the types of greenery I need in my home due to my not-so-green thumbs. If you’re succulent obsession exceeds the space in your home, a succulent wall garden is just the [...]
There is nothing more welcoming than coming home to rooms filled with plants and flowers. Especially, a vibrant, plant-filled vertical garden. They are so visually-appealing. Plants lift my mood and titillate my senses. Plus, plants are always a great way to help improve the air quality in your home. House plants are great options for your [...]
Insects play a crucial role in maintaining a healthy ecosystem, but you don't want them in your home. If insects have taken up residence in your kitchen, consider using environmentally friendly methods to remove them. Eco-friendly techniques are as effective at insect removal as toxic ones, but they are more humane and less damaging to the [...]
If you find yourself coughing, clearing your throat or dealing with an aching head, you might not be coming down with a cold — you could be dealing with the health consequences of having stale air in your home. This common problem happens when air is trapped within the walls of your property, so it recirculates [...]
It’s not always easy being green. If you want to do your bit for the planet by redecorating your home to be more eco-friendly, make sure you are choosing these green alternatives in order to reduce your carbon footprint. Reuse and recycle Before embarking on a new design for your home, [...]
Plants are a great decor option if you’re looking to add eco-design to your home. Assorted greenery can bring natural accents to different areas of a room while also improving your overall health. This is because certain plants can purify the air and help you breathe better. Many of these plants are easy to maintain, so [...]
You do your best to keep your family safe from all the dangers they run into outside of your home, but how often do you consider the toxic dangers that they run into inside your own doors? Every day, we live around numerous toxins, and whether they’re airborne or ingested, they can cause great harm if [...]
Chances are you’ve heard all about tiny houses in the past few years. Whether it was via a show on TV or through a friend who’s considering building one, the tiny house trend is everywhere, and for good reason. As the cost of living continues to increase, so does the impact that living has on the [...]
You already do your part to follow a green lifestyle, whether that means bringing your own tote bag to the grocery store or taking shorter showers in order to save water. But, as you’ve mastered these steps toward eco-friendliness, you want to do more. Purchasing eco-friendly furniture is a great place to start. It’s no surprise [...]
