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Indoor Air Pollutiuon Facts: What is Indoor Air Pollution and How to Reduce it

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Indoor Air Pollution Facts: What is Indoor Air Pollution and How to Reduce it How is the Air Quality in your Home?

Indoor air pollution facts, what is indoor air pollution we ask? We typically don’t think our homes have air quality problems, as we cannot see it for the most part. It isn’t like we have billowing plumes of smoke coming out of our vents or floorboards, at least not in the sense like those which we see outdoors and are easily identifiable. This is why it is difficult to realize we may have a problem and what to do about it. Once we know the sources of our problems, then we can take steps to correct or minimize those problems and find solutions to clean the air, possibly with air cleaners, so to speak and make our homes into healthier environments for us and our families and loved ones.

Indoor air pollution has been described by the EPA and Congress as America’s number one environmental health problem and indoor air pollution can be four to five times worse than outdoor air and even greater. The Department of Consumer Affairs states that children and the elderly are the ones most affected by polluted indoor air.

We spend about 90% of our time indoors and all this gets breathed into us and our children. Air pollutants can and do cause allergies, sick building syndrome, bacterial infections and spread viruses to name a few. The American College of Allergists state that 50% of all illnesses are caused by polluted indoor air. They state that 10 to 12 million people in the US suffer from asthma and that asthma is the single largest cause of hospital visits by children. Continue Reading Indoor Air Pollutiuon Facts: What is Indoor Air Pollution and How to Reduce it Here

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Posted by admin - April 30, 2012 at 11:56 am

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Home Made Cleaners How to Make Lavender Antibacterial Spray

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You Can Keep Your Home Clean And Fresh Smelling And Disinfected While Keeping Chemical Free With These Home Made Cleaners How to Make Lavender Antibacterial Spray

You can make home made cleaners like lavender antibacterial spray without having to invest in a lot of chemical-based cleaners to kill germs. You can easily make your own disinfectant spray at home to help keep your household free of potentially harmful chemicals. Lavender also has antiseptic properties, and it smells fresh and clean. Here are two simple to make recipes for lavender spray which can be made quickly and safely in the comfort of your own house, and with inexpensive, easily obtainable ingredients.

Ingredients for Lavender Antiseptic Spray: Continue Reading Home Made Cleaners How to Make Lavender Antibacterial Spray Here

Originally posted 2011-02-14 10:20:53.

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Posted by admin - March 5, 2012 at 1:24 pm

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Zero Energy Home How Do They Work?

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Home designs that result in little to no outside energy needs are becoming more popular

A zero energy home (ZEH) is one where all of the energy needs for the household are supplied by alternative means. It does not mean a home that uses no electricity. Solar panels and solar water heating systems are generally the form of energy employed by these homes, because they are residential. Residential wind turbines are uncommon in most communities neighborhoods.

These types of homes need some sort of back-up. It is not actually an “off the grid” home. The sun is not always shining, and sometimes a home’s energy needs drastically increase for a variety of reasons (a cold snap, a heat wave, or an increase in laundry). In fact, zero energy homes remain connected to the utility grid, and often engage in net metering. Continue Reading Zero Energy Home How Do They Work? Here

Originally posted 2011-01-14 10:23:04.

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Posted by admin - February 15, 2012 at 2:03 pm

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Grocery Shopping How To Save Money On Grocery Bill

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Don't get Shell Shocked When Grocery Shopping Use these tips to Save Money On Your Grocery Bill

How is your grocery shopping and grocery bill month to month? Do you end up spending more than you wanted every month? If you are at all like me, a working wife and mother, grocery shopping and meal time can be a stressful and time consuming endeavor. And, if getting the meal on the table for a descent price is not enough, there is the health issue that factors in. Attempting to provide healthy meals that will not empty the pocketbook can be difficult to find! With some great tips, you will see the benefits you receive when you start shopping smart and eating at home. It is worth it!

The following are easy ideas to help you save money on your grocery bill when you go to the grocery store and when you are at home cooking. Continue Reading Grocery Shopping How To Save Money On Grocery Bill Here

Originally posted 2011-02-05 12:56:08.

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Posted by admin - January 10, 2012 at 7:37 am

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How to Make Your Own Hot Water Bottle Cover Pattern

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These come in handy and are great gifts too!

How to make your own hot water bottle cover pattern is important, as they are safer and more comfortable when there is a cloth barrier between the hwb and a person’s skin. Having covers for a water bottle is convenient, and you can even easily make some eco-friendly covers yourself. Making your own bottle cover is a practical way to use extra or used fabric. It’s also a great idea for a Christmas gift. Here are some suggestions for creating your own cover pattern.

1. Crochet

You can use scrap yarn to crochet and create your own covering. Of course, you can also purchase yarn especially for the purpose, or use surplus yarn you have. You can crochet decorative rosettes or other decorations on these as well. You can get as creative as you like with the pattern – just be sure that if the covering is intended for young children or babies that it does not have any detachable decorations or any other items which may find their way into the babies mouths! Continue Reading How to Make Your Own Hot Water Bottle Cover Pattern Here

Originally posted 2010-11-04 08:26:42.

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Posted by admin - January 1, 2012 at 6:00 am

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Clean Soap Scum Naturally

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You can clean soap scum naturally, which also means safely. By naturally, we mean using natural ingredients such as vinegar or baking soda, not some harsh toxic chemical mixtures you buy at the store which work fine, but are not so good for your health or the environment.

It is never good to let soap scum build up to a point where it is thick and ugly. It consists of more than just dried soap as well, and includes a sedimentary mass of soap, dirt, body oil, dead skin, mildew, dust and hard water deposits. It can truly become a major task to clean if you let it build up over time, so it is best practice to do a regular cleaning of your bathroom! Continue Reading Clean Soap Scum Naturally Here

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Posted by admin - November 10, 2011 at 12:15 pm

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