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To Clean Or Not To Clean
The chemicals and toxins found in common household cleaners have caused the air inside our homes to become five times more contaminated than the air outside. Many contain chemicals known to contain carcinogens, neurotoxins, and corrosives that can cause serious health conditions. One woman's journey to find chemical free household cleaning products for her home and childrens safety.


Simple Steps to a Greener Home
For those of you wanting to 'go green' and help the environment, then here are some unique, simple and cheap ways to make your home more eco-friendly. Creating a green home and lifestyle starts with making eco home improvements. Many are affordable, basic, and definitely good for the environment...


How To Identify Harmless Bugs On Your Property
It can be disturbing to find bugs or insects inside around your home or in your garden, although some of these critters or are not harmful at all. Many people call an exterminator at the first sight of an insect, but it can actually be beneficial to keep some of them around, or at least, to stop for a moment to admire them outside your home, because spotting certain bugs are actually considered 'lucky'...


How to Decorate Your Home Like a Professional
Learn how to decorate your home like the professionals by using the furnishings you already own. You can create eye-catching visual appeal and a warm, inviting atmosphere with these designer secrets. Even if your home is filled with more informal eclectic pieces as a reflection of your individual tastes, you can still keep these simple yet professional tips in mind when decorating...


History Of The Early Gardens
In the beginning there was a garden with natural water fountains. Creation's garden. And life was good. All plants were natives. Food was pure and abundant. Since ancient times gardeners and farmers grew plants using common sense, careful observation, and the resources nature provided. Today, we call that approach "organic. Here is a little unique history on early gardens and how they evolved throughout the years...


Feng Shui Home Decorating - Using Design Elements to Improve Energy in Your Home
Feng Shui is based on the principle of 'chi' or 'life force energy'. Home design can be influenced by this energy, and decorating according to the feng shui principles can either create a positive or negative atmosphere in your home. There are specific feng shui tools that can be useful to cure problem areas within a home. These tools include crystals, water fountains, wind chimes and mirrors....


10 Top Ways To Go Green In Your Garden
A lot of us are wanting to 'go green' these days to help protect the environment and our own health. This eco-friendly approach can be used inside the home and in your garden. Here are the top ten environmental and health friendly ways for you to go green in your own home garden.


How To De-Clutter Your Home
Do we really need everything we have in our home? Chances are, we don't. Why wait for spring cleaning to tackle that clutter which mysteriously grew over the long winter months. Here are some quick and basic tips on how to organize and de-clutter your home any time of the year.


How To De-Clutter Your Home
We are continuously exposed to pesticides and polluntants from the environmental and even household toxins and chemicals that we breathe and even food we eat. Here are some green and eco-friendly tips for your household cleaning needs, using natural, organic, chemical-free cleaning products, that will naturally protect your health and the environment...