Live green at home without giving up your style and comfort. Here are simple and easy ways to make your house eco-friendly:
Buy biodegradable cleaning products. Make sure that they are not tested on animals and are phosphate-free. You can use vinegar and water to clean your floor and windows instead of highly chemical solutions.
Don't use plastic. Use paper bags or cotton mesh bags instead of plastic.
Use compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs) or light-emitting diodes (LEDs). CFLs use 75 percent less energy than normal bulbs, according to Style At Home.
Shop for energy-star certified appliances that consume less energy. The label means that the appliance is considered energy-efficient by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
Save water by installing low-flow showerheads and aerators. This standard faucet attachment is hardly visible and pumps air into the water so the pressure is lesser.
Check the insulation in your home. According to Conserve Energy Future, proper insulation is very important in lowering energy consumption and energy bills.
Reduce, reuse, recycle. One of the home design tips is to lessen buying new products that are not eco-friendly. Other items in your home such as doors, wood floors and windows can be reused in other parts of your abode when redesigning. The best thing is, you can also recycle other materials such as aluminum, glass and steel, in case you want to make over your crib.
Go carpooling. If you are heading somewhere with your family and friends, try considering car pooling to save on gas.
Try compost gardening in your backyard. You can plant vegetables and fruits in your own home. You can have fresh and organic produce without spending much. For a quick guide on how to do compost gardening, check She Knows.
