home+living
Our home is our sanctuary, a place that reflects our personality and our sense of comfort. The choices we make about how we live have a ripple effect on our families, our community, and the planet.
home improvements
Spring is just around the corner which means you can finally
begin the home improvement projects you’ve been waiting to start on all
winter. Whether it’s starting your own
compost, getting your garden ready or doing paint touch ups it’s important to
remember that considering the environment when conducting these tasks will make
a huge difference. Read on for
eco-friendly painting tips and get all those questions out of your mind by reading
the FAQ’s on composting.
the 3 R's
Following the mantra of the 3 R’s is a must when trying to
live a sustainable lifestyle.
Interestingly enough, the 3 R’s are placed in order of importance; first
being Reduce, then Reuse and finally Recycle.
If one first considers reducing the things they need, then reusing what
they already have and then finally recycling those things left over they are
fully embracing the mantra of sustainability.