There are lots of practical and “green” reasons for decluttering your home: √ Getting rid of extra stuff allows you to share with others. √ Selling unwanted items earns you extra cash. √ Freeing up useful space allows you to enjoy your home more. √ Giving your excess stuff to others is good for the planet because it saves energy, […]
If you’re planning to remodel your home this year, think green. From installing energy-efficient windows to painting with no VOC paint, you’ve got dozens of options for sprucing up your home in ways that are eco-friendly and friendly to your pocketbook, too. We’ve teamed up with Thompson Creek Window Company, an ENERGY STAR partner and […]
568views We spend 90% of our time indoors – where the air is 2x – 5x more polluted than outdoor air. Shouldn’t the air we breathe indoors be as clean as possible? You bet, especially given how sick tainted indoor air can make us. In this previous post, we reviewed the top 16 causes of indoor […]
Are you sleeping on toxic chemicals? You probably wouldn’t think so. But it turns out that many conventional mattresses are made with compounds that have been linked to cancer, like formaldehyde and fire retardants. A better, safer, more natural alternative can be found in an organic or natural latex mattress protected by organic cotton […]
We spend close to 90% of our time indoors. Shouldn’t we want to be breathing the cleanest, freshest air possible? One way we can do so is by installing plants in the rooms where we work and live. Gaddy’s Plant Hire, a company based in Australia that specializes in renting out plants to offices […]
Are you planning a green home renovation? Have fun coming up with new interior designs and imaginative ways to use your space! But while you’re plotting for the new, make sure to take proper precautions as you get rid of the old. Why? Because the furnishings and construction materials found in many older homes actually […]
Seventh Generation, the green cleaning products company, has used natural plant oils to create three new scented dishwashing liquids: lavender and mint, lemongrass and clementine zest, and fresh citrus and ginger (they still offer their “free and clear” option). In honor of their new products, they asked me to think about favorite scents that bring […]
We spend at least 85% of our time breathing indoor air, yet we spend 85% of our time worrying about outdoor air pollution! I asked Lori Denis (photo below right)for ideas on simple steps that keep the air inside fresh and clean. She should know. She’s the star of HGTV’s “The Real Designing Women” and […]
