Invest in curtains that both let light in, and keep it out. Thin curtain that still maintain privacy are great for letting in light, and reducing your use of electricity throughout your home. The sun will also provide heat for your home, allowing you to stay warm while turning down your thermostat. If you live in an area where the climate is warm, you'll want to invest in thicker curtains that prevent this extra heat from entering your home.
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When painting your home you don't have to sacrifice color or quality when looking into environmentally friendly paint choices. There are many options out there: natural, organic, and non-toxic brands. The key is to look for products that are low (or no) in VOC* in the paint and colorant. Check out this list of 10 Eco-Friendly Paints.
*Volatile Organic Compounds, solvants that get released into the air after the paint dries.
When decorating your home look into sites that specialize in sustainable decor, such as bambeco.com. They believe that you don't have to sacrifice style for sustainability.
What better to decorate with than live plants? Not only are they appealing to look at, they improve air quality and are a great way to incorporate a little green into your space.
RealSimple has created a great round-up of Eco-Friendly Home Decor websites.
What better to decorate with than live plants? Not only are they appealing to look at, they improve air quality and are a great way to incorporate a little green into your space.
RealSimple has created a great round-up of Eco-Friendly Home Decor websites.
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