Green Living Home

If you’ve built or remodeled a home, or business, that features energy-efficient and eco-friendly elements, why not let others see what you’ve done?!  The American Solar Energy Society’s 16th annual tour takes place this October 1st in most areas of the country, and you can add your place to the tour list!

Or, if you’re interested in learning more about solar energy, green technologies and earth-friendly design, join the other 165,000 people who will tour homes and businesses in neighborhoods across the U.S.!  You’ll see first-hand innovative technologies and materials that allow home and business owners to save money on utility bills, help protect the earth and create inspiring environments.  You’ll learn what costs are involved, as well as any applicable tax incentives available to help you go green and save some green!

Did you know that the air inside your home is probably more polluted than the air outside? The average home contains 62 toxic chemicals swirling around and comfortably settling in your carpet, on your pillow, and on your toothbrush. Clear out the chemicals with condiments from your pantry. Yes.

1. Cheap and Easy Pantry Ingredients! If you want a really easy, inexpensive, and all-natural way to get clean this Spring, make your own cleaning products using white vinegar, salt, oil, and water. Pull them out and lets get started!

2. Get Rid of Dryer Sheets Dryer Sheets are made from toxic synthetic chemicals that are not safe to use on clothing. And you definitely dont want them touching your skin! Clothes should never be washed or dried in chemicals. Use natural alternatives that you can actually make with vinegar.

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You want a nicely decorated home, but art for your wall can be expensive, and often it is hard to find the perfect piece. Get creative and make your own art! Here are some creative ideas for beautiful art that you can do yourself, even if you didn’t go to art school.

1. Fancy Fabric Art in minutes: frame a few swatches of beautiful coordinating fabrics for this great look.

2. Hanging Children’s Books Group together brightly illustrated children’s books for a whimsical wall treatment.

3. Postcard Display If you have a collection of postcards, pull them out of the box and hang them up for everyone to see! You can mount them to a canvas, or for art that’s quick, easy, and interchangeable, attach them right to the wall with Plastic Tack.

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