Category Archives for "Green Home"
November 2, 2009
- in Homekeeping by Alexis Rodrigo
Handcrafted Furniture versus Mass-Produced Furniture
There’s a bit of a debate between furniture manufacturers, designers and environmentalists about which practice is most sustainable: handcrafted furniture or mass-produced furniture. Let’s take a look at some of the pros and cons of each so you can decide for yourself. Handcrafted Furniture When comparing handcrafted furniture and mass-produced furniture, you’re essentially comparing apples […]
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October 31, 2009
- in Green Home by Alexis Rodrigo
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Ways to Save Water In Your Bathroom
According to experts, the global demand for water has tripled over the last 50 years. This, coupled with the fact that water tables are falling, means we’re in danger of running out of water. Not today or tomorrow. Nevertheless, it is still important for each and every one of us to conserve the water we […]
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October 29, 2009
- in Homekeeping by Alexis Rodrigo
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Green Ideas: How to Make Old Furniture Look Exciting
Whether you have furniture in your home you’d like to spruce up or you’ve purchased furniture at a flea market or salvage yard, here are low-cost and green ways to make old furniture exciting. #1 Paint it. Dingy furniture can get a whole new life with a fresh coat of paint. If the furniture is […]
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October 28, 2009
- in Gardening by Alexis Rodrigo
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Four Home-Made Pest Remedies for Your Garden
Many people love the idea of a natural garden but when it comes to pest control, they don’t know where to turn. Contrary to what the chemical companies might tell you, safe and natural alternatives to chemical pesticides do exist. And they’re effective too! Here are four quick and easy ways to kill and repel […]
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October 27, 2009
- in Homekeeping by Alexis Rodrigo
Eight Green Ways to Unclog Your Toilet
Plugged toilets are disgusting, messy and a real pain in the neck. It’s so very tempting to grab a bottle of liquid drain cleaner and pour it down, hoping the clear the mess without getting your hands, or anything else, dirty. Yet that liquid drain unclogger is incredibly harmful to the environment. The chemicals leach […]
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