The earth will kiss you someday for being a environmentally friendly human being. It doesn’t take much. There are many great things you can do for your home to make a greener living space. Six tips for a greener house!

1. Green Remodeling – Remodeling your home and being green can be a tricky task at hand. Be sure to use natural products for curtains and for furniture if possible when remodeling your home.

Hire local contractors that buy local products. The less the goods travel the more you save and the less gas and it takes to receive the goods. If you hire a painter make sure he buys from a local paint company. If you live in a cooler climate use dark colors and lighter colors in warmer areas.

Building decks from recycled decks is a good practice and can save you a ton of money in the end. You can also find a local timber mill and see if have any wood. Local mills can often cut custom wood and save you money and time.

2. Weatherize – sealing your home is a good practice for saving energy and money.

A good way to test for cracks is using a flashlight at night and shining through the seals to see if you see any light. You can also apply sealant around window cracks and doors.

3. Cleaning – It is a good practice cleaning your deck once a year of mold and mildew. A scummy deck can be dangerous and cause rotting and bowing in your wood.

Using natural soaps for dishes and your body is a good practice.

4. Shopping – Whenever you shop, purchasing healthy produce, it is actually fantastic for your health as well as will save from throwing away packaging. There are many items you can find at thrift stores including furniture, appliances, dishes, pans and many other things.

Instead of buying sodas make tea or just drink water. Containers are good for food storage or for growing plants.

Garage sales are another great way to find used items.

5. Reuse & Recycle – Use bleach free toilet paper that is at least 80% post-consumer.

Instead of throwing away unwanted goods donate them to needy organizations. Don’t buy new batteries all the time but buy rechargeable.

6. Energy Conservation – Definitely turn the lights out when you’re not in the room and switch off outside lights whenever you don’t need them.

Use energy-saving compact fluorescents instead of incandescent. You will see a huge difference in your power bill and you will also be emitting less pollution.

Keep up with local water conditions and water lawns and gardens when water levels are safe.

Going green is a healthy lifestyle that is good for your soul and spirit. All it takes is one green habit and before you know it you will be the greenest house on the block.

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