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 | From Diane Schmidt, your About House & Home Editor Our neighbors installed solar panels on their roof and replaced the worn tile in their kitchen and dining room with green flooring. I was surprised when they told us how much they spent (less than expected) and how much they'll save (a lot). So if you're thinking of renovations, big or small, check out these guides to affordable green design. | |
Cost Effective Green Flooring
After hearing about our neighbor's new flooring, I just had to visit our local home shop to see the variety of green options available. I loved the recycled cork flooring made from bottle stoppers. Not only is it quite beautiful and durable, but a great conversation piece, too.
| Top 10 Solar Energy Uses
It's amazing how we can use solar power to save money and the planet. Just take a look at this list of solar power uses - with everything from heating our water to recharging batteries, it seems that the sun can provide us with more energy than we need to keep our homes humming.
| Choosing Eco-Friendly Interior Design
If you're not sure how you might incorporate green design into your home, check out this video that describes different materials, textures, and design pieces that would look great in any decor. My personal favorite? The colorful bins made from recycled flip flops!
| 8 Easy Ways to Have a Green Bathroom
This is a great article for people who aren't quite ready to renovate their bathrooms, but would like to save money and the earth with some simple tips and suggestions for going green. Like installing a faucet aerator that will save on water bills.
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