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A clean home is a happy home, and a green home makes for a healthier lifestyle and planet. Keeping your home green is as easy as making your own cleaners and incorporating eco-conscious practices like recycling.
Test for Silent Toilet Leaks
If your toilet has a silent leak, it could be wasting 100 - 150 gallons more each day without a sound. Find out if your toilet is using more water than it should with this easy test for silent leaks.
How to Dispose of Water-Based Paint
Though not as hazardous as oil-based paint, water-based paints still need to be disposed of with care. Follow these directions to dispose of water-based paint properly.
Eco Friendly Wall Coverings
Wall covering options are overwhelming, but once you've decided on a medium you can easily find eco options. Discover ways to make your walls eco friendly, and the best earth friendly options available.
10 Houshold Uses for Bar Soap
Every wonder what you can do with that left over sliver of soap? Read on to discover 10 non-traditional household uses for bar soap.
Green Remodeling 101
The who, what, and why of eco-friendly remodeling.
Green Toilet: How to Keep Your Toilet From Wasting Water
Water waste is a big problem, but an easy one to fix if everone would take simple measures. By checking your toilet for water and air leaks, replacing worn parts in your toilet, and displacing unnecessary water, you can save money and help conserve your fair share of water.
Step by Step: Conserve Water With Every Flush
Toilets often waste an unnecessary quantity of water. This green method takes mere minutes and will cut yearly toilet water consumption by gallons.
Save Energy and Money with Energy Star Appliances
The energy saving basics of Energy Star, and the cost-benefit of buying energy-saving appliances.
10 Ways to Save Energy on Laundry
The laundry room is a great place to save energy in the home. Follow these 10 simple tips to save energy, cut water use, and minimize detergent waste.
Ten Ways to Go Green in the Kitchen
One great way to green your home is to go green by room. Take a look at these tips to turn your kitchen into an eco friendly space; from buying local to taking a look at alternative appliances, there's plenty you can do.
Eco Friendly Renovating, Remodeling, and Redecorating
Designing an eco friendly home sounds like an all-inclusive project, but if you start inside, you have a lot of options. Read on to discover some key techniques to green just about every room in your home.
Compact Fluorescent Lamps: Health Hazard or Environmental Benefit?
CFLs have made their mark as the easy way to save energy, but there are also some added risks. Find out if these 'green bulbs' can really help save the planet or nothing more than a health hazard.
Green Cleaning: Dishwasher and Laundry Soaps
Ever wonder what happens when soap waste ends up down the drain? Consider these soap alternatives next time you load your dishwasher or washing machine.
Use Natural Cleaning Products to Keep your Home Eco-friendly and Fresh
Read up on how you can use vinegar, lemon juice, and baking soda to keep your home sparkling without having a negative impact on the environment.
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