Greening the home is what a growing number of people are doing today. Thanks to ongoing campaigns by governments and environmental advocates to preserve the ecosystem and use renewable energy, consumers are now more aware of their responsibilities. By doing their share in preserving Mother Earth, parents are ensuring a good future for their children and the next generations to … [Read more...] about Go Solar and Save on Energy
Green Living & DIY
DIY Tips: How to Build a Deck
In this article we'll take a look at a Do It Yourself (DIY) approach to building your own deck. While we're assuming that you have information on building a deck, we've compiled some DIY tips that can help the process go as smoothly as possible. The most important part begins before the build. Make sure that the area where the deck will be built is perfectly level and has … [Read more...] about DIY Tips: How to Build a Deck
Tips on removing scuff marks on laminate floors
Laminate floors are usually employed in areas that go through a high volume of human traffic because it is very durable and quite easy to maintain. It is practically spill- and stain-proof. But one thing laminate floors are vulnerable to are scuff marks. Here are a few tips on how to remove scuff marks on laminate flooring. … [Read more...] about Tips on removing scuff marks on laminate floors
Removing water stains on hardwood floors
Hardwood floors are very beautiful. It is a very durable material that ages quite well, is classically stylish and is quite easy to maintain. All it needs is a regular application of wax and buffing and it will serve you for years and years. But if there's one enemy of hardwood floors, it is water stains. A water stain is an ugly blemish on an otherwise beautiful part of your … [Read more...] about Removing water stains on hardwood floors
Make your own “green” cleaning products
We all know that many commercial cleaning products contain harmful and poisonous chemicals. These products are not environment-friendly and improper disposal can lead to a host of problems including poisoning wildlife and the chemicals seeping into the water table Not to mention that these products come in various bottles and containers that only contribute to the amount of … [Read more...] about Make your own “green” cleaning products