By Dennis Johnson


If you've toyed with the idea of going green before, have you thought about making your dwelling earth-friendly also? Have you considered using earth-friendly techniques to construct a new home or possibly looking for ways to convert your present home so that it will be more eco-friendly? Even though some homeowners might wonder if you're really going to paint your home green, that isn't what going green means. It remains a novelty these days, to be able to say that your home is a 'green' home. Although making the change to a green lifestyle may be out of your financial abilities, the average family can make modest changes on the way to full green living. People decide to stick with a green living lifestyle for many reasons, and with some of them, it is a reason to handle the family's allergy problems.

What is another reason that people might choose to change over their house into an earth0friendly one? It can't be for the money they will save, because normally it ends up costing more, even with the energy savings. Many families do it because they're troubled about the multitude of chemicals in their home. True, there are many chemicals and the homeowner is actually paying to let these harmful substances stay inside their house. Before you discount this as false theory, think about the vinyl linoleum in your kitchen or bathroom and the toxic gas that it emits. Even though not as readily available, true linoleum doesn't give off these fumes. A lot of of the newer products that replace old standbys are a lot more toxic.

Another way you can help care for the environment is to follow your local recycling policies. Usually, governments get the process going and then private recycling organizations take it to the next level. This is really effective when each and every locality is provided with easily accessible recycling containers. Searching for a way to be green is not difficult when it's time to put on a new coat of paint on your home. You only need to select paint that contains no or low volatile organic compounds. Inside your house when you choose to reseal wood doors or hardwood floors, choose latex paint as it has no pollution factor.

Although you may not wish to totally remodel your home, you can always replace your older appliances with newer ones that are energy efficient. Majority of companies sell at least one eco-friendly appliance choice. You should be able to purchase a washing machine or dishwasher that needs less water for each cycle. Moreover, you can save a considerable amount on your water bill by replacing all of your toilets with low flush ones. Updating your kitchen with new Energy Star appliances is a good way to give your kitchen a new appearance. With their stainless steel appearance and good-for-the-environment design, these appliances give your kitchen an updated and attractive, yet green, look.

Making the decision to go green can completely change your mentality and will allow you to discover many new ways to incorporate green living in your life. Sooner or later, you will find that you are making many more eco-friendly buying choices.




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