Adopting an animal from a local shelter is the first step to starting pet ownership on an environmentally friendly note. It avoids the easy, but potentially conscientiously objectionable option, of buying one from a breeder. Following this, there is no need to resort to chemical-laden cleansers to keep a home clean just because you have a pet.
A staple when it comes to household cleaning, baking soda also has a place in the pet-cleaning routine. One advantage to using baking soda to bathe a pet is that water is not required. Thus, Clovis the Siamese cat would be less likely
Three Methods for Home-Grown Potatoes
by Jennifer Patterson Lorenzetti May 11th, 2012 | Gardening, Household Hints
The lowly potato may actually be one of the most important crops you can grow in your garden. Potatoes are full of nutrients, and they are easy to store through the winter, requiring you only to cure the skins briefly before putting them in a box or basket in a cool, dry place. Plus, growing your own potatoes allows you to experiment with gourmet varieties, like blue potatoes, which your grocer may not regularly carry.
Most people assume that growing potatoes requires a substantial plot of land, but they can be grown in the smallest of garden plot or even
Most people assume that growing potatoes requires a substantial plot of land, but they can be grown in the smallest of garden plot or even
Eco-Friendly Gardening Tips
by Mackenzie M. May 1st, 2012 | Household Hints
It is prime gardening season in many areas around the country, and that means that it is time to begin the routine of pest control, weed reduction, and planting fruits, vegetables, and beautiful flowers. When gardening at home, there are plenty of eco-friendly principles to keep in mind. From using organic products, to planting native vegetation, these tips can be hard to remember. Listed below are five important eco-friendly tips to remember when planting and maintaining your home garden this summer.
Plant Native Plants. This piece of advice has developed into a movement among gardeners in the past few years.
Plant Native Plants. This piece of advice has developed into a movement among gardeners in the past few years.
Buy and Sell Online
by Jessica B. April 23rd, 2012 | Household Hints
One man’s garbage is another man’s treasure. With eBay, flea markets, and other tag sales thriving today, it certainly seems to ring true. Did you realize that these sales not only make good economic sense, but they are also exceedingly environmentally friendly? Here are some tips on finding good used products and on selling your own stuff.
1) Be cautious – I am terrified of bed bugs. I admit it. That is my biggest fear when buying used. So I avoid anything I cannot throw in the laundry that is covered in fabric. I have no idea if this would actually
1) Be cautious – I am terrified of bed bugs. I admit it. That is my biggest fear when buying used. So I avoid anything I cannot throw in the laundry that is covered in fabric. I have no idea if this would actually
Greening Your Kitchen
by Angela Yorke April 16th, 2012 | Household Hints
The kitchen is one of the most resource-intensive places in a home. Natural gas and electricity are used for cooking and appliances, and the dishes are cleaned with water. Most of the food in the refrigerator comes from outside the region or country, which means the simple task of replenishing is accompanied by substantial carbon emissions and usage of resources. In addition, the kitchen generates a significant amount of waste, both degradable and non-degradable.
Reducing the amount of waste generated is easy in that you can buy food items in bulk or items with minimal packaging. Another way to reduce
Reducing the amount of waste generated is easy in that you can buy food items in bulk or items with minimal packaging. Another way to reduce
