Four Green Home Improvement Projects You Can Do Yourself

Stephanie

Being green is the newest hype now a days. Not only does being green save you money in the long run, but it helps the environment as well! Have you ever considered going green? Or maybe you already are, and need some new ideas that will help you save money and support the rain forest all at once. Here are some four great home improvement ideas for house.

Keep Harmful Chemicals Away From Your Home

By purchasing logic UltraTouch Cotton Fiber insulation you can help keep your home from being exposed to harmful chemicals. This is made from recycled cotton and is treated by a non-toxic mold that keeps out harmful chemicals when insulating your home. These cotton insulators can be bought at any home depot store. Price varies, depending on how big you want the piece of insulation cotton.

New Way To Heat Your Home

People have been using solar panels to heat their pools for years. Why not do the same with your home? By purchasing solar panels you are able to save tons of money for electricity and help become green! These solar panels convert the suns energy into electricity. These can be used immediately or be stored later by using batteries. You can purchase these solar panels at any green store. Price ranges vary according to size.

Throw Out Those Cleaning Chemicals

We all know those cleaning chemicals aren't good to breathe in, much less for your home and the environment. Here are some simple alternatives to cleaning chemicals. By mixing one part vinegar and four parts water in a spray bottle, you are able to clean any moldy surface with ease! Think of the money you could save by doing this technique. For very hard to clean surfaces, mix one part water, one part vinegar and add two parts baking soda. This will make a foamy paste. These techniques are easy to use, and a great alternative to those chemical bounded products you have in your products. These simple house hold products can be found at any retail store. Prices range depending on brand.

Stuff Your Fridge

The more stuffed your fridge is, the less power it uses. If you don't have tons of food to stuff your freezer, put milk jugs filled with water in there. The less space there is, the less power is needed to keep everything cold. Just think, with all that extra water, you'll have a back up in case an emergency happens. Save electricity and money by using this method.

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Hey I'm Stephanie. I am a full time student at AIO majoring in Digital Design. I love writing, spending time with my loving boyfriend and his family. Editing myspace profiles, learning and working with Adobe...  View profile

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