Make your home a GREEN home

February 3rd, 2009

The deteriorating environment is a concern to everyone but no one has time to do anything about it.
Simple tips can make a difference:

Conserve water
1. Use taps that save water.
2. Stop drips as dripping tap wastes on average 1 liter of water per hour. http://www.greenworks-energy.co.uk/water-saving-taps.php

Conserve electricity
1. Household LED light bulbs can outlast regular bulbs more than 30 to 1. Imagine not having to drag out a ladder to change that hard-to-reach bulb for 10 years. http://www.besthomeledlighting.com/
2. Use lighting timers or auto switches for turning lights off or on.

Recycle instead of buying new
1. Use old furniture rather than getting brand new, it is more rewarding to refinish an existing table or upholster an old sofa. The best part is that you can be creative, pick the colour, fabric or finish you like and give the old furniture a new look.
2. Making compost at home reduces the use of pesticides and is a natural fertiliser. There are many easy to use tips on how to do it right. http://ohioline.osu.edu/hyg-fact/1000/1189.html

Use green products around the house
1. Aura by Benjamin Moore is a great option for a green paint especially for a nursery. Also look for recycled building material options like counter tops, flooring and even rug options.
2. There are many alternatives to toxic cleaners to improve the air in your home. Using products like the magic eraser or the wipe & glow cloth can be lots of fun.