Going green can seem like a big challenge and a major lifestyle change. When you take a closer look at the numerous aspects of green living, though, it's clear that you can be much more environmentally friendly with just a few changes. Here are five tips for living an all-around greener life. Greening Your Automobile Expenses Many people don't realize [...]
Who doesn't love a fresh, fragrant-smelling home! A pleasant-smelling is a happy place to be but make sure to rethink how you tackle the stink. Think twice before you grab some of the conventional aerosol air freshener sprays, candles and plug-ins. For good reasons... Unfortunately, many commercial air fresheners are full of toxic chemicals that are [...]
If you’ve never heard of a French drain before, you may think it has something to do with baguettes and the Eiffel Tower. The truth is, however, that French drains are a plumbing method that can be very effective in dealing with a wet or damp basement. "In the 19th century, Henry French popularized this [...]
I admit it: Clutter is killing me! I have always been a bit of a pack rat! In fact, I write this post, I am constantly distracted by the unsightly mounds of clutter that surround me--not to mention what it is doing to the indoor air environment! Piles and piles of books, papers, magazines, newspapers, souvenirs from trade shows [...]
Guest post by Maria Ramos "On many days, the dampness of the air pervades all life, all living. Matches refuse to strike. The towel, hung to dry, grows wetter by the hour … Envelopes seal themselves. Postage stamps mate with one another as shamelessly as grasshoppers." So said E.B. White of a typical Florida summer [...]
Did you know that gym equipment can harbor thousands of germs, acting as a hotbed of bacteria that can be harmful to your health? In fact, some of the bacteria that can live on your gym equipment include rhinoviruses, klebsiella, and streptococcal bacteria. These nasty germs can hide on your weights, mats, and equipment such as treadmills [...]
Guest post by Dana Smith It is not hard to believe that your bedding or bed sheet plays a very significant role while you relax and contributes a lot to the mood and setting. You share one-third of your life with your bed. Then, why not to boost this chunk of your life with a little [...]
Guest post by Amy Leach Sometimes, balconies can look a little bland and lifeless, and this can inevitably leave you lusting for the outdoors. A bit of bright plant life is something that you may feel is being denied to you if you’re nine floors up. But this simply isn’t the case. Balcony gardening is one [...]
Moving to a new home is a challenging task and often a difficult time for the entire family. There is a lot you are going to leave behind and a lot that you will have to endure during the removals, starting from choosing a new home, to hiring a moving service and packing. It is not surprising that moving [...]
Have your heating and cooling bills been a bit higher than you’d like them to be? If so, you can reduce them, because you have more control over your utility bills than you might realize. To make your HVAC system less costly and more energy efficient, heed the following tips. Check Your Air Filter Monthly If [...]
If you want to spruce up your wardrobe or home this spring but don’t want to spend a lot of money, consider upcycling. This environmentally friendly practice is when you take household items, clothing or anything else that you think is on its last leg and could be tossed out and turn it into something new, [...]
Guest post by Eva Hines There are many ways you can reuse or recycle household items instead of simply throwing them away if you're trying to live green. Reusing and recycling items obviously helps you save substantial amounts of money in the long term, but it also helps you do your bit of good for the environment. [...]
Shopping for organic products may appear to cost more, but there are savings to be had if you make a shopping plan and stick with it. Make a list. Creating and then sticking to a shopping list is a smart way to save. Of course, creating and then sticking to a shopping list is [...]
How many times have your friends come over and instead of sitting in your living room they head straight for your kitchen, pull up a chair and hang out there for the rest of their visit. That's not a surprise. For many of us, the kitchen is often one of our favorite and most-used rooms in [...]
