Go Green
How to Go Green in Your Home
Many wonder if it is possible to keep the house clean while using nontoxic products that are safe for the environment as well as the family. The answer is yes. And not only is it possible, but it is a health hazard for your loved ones if you choose to stick with old fashioned toxic cleaners. Research has shown that many people are more frequently exposed to volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and pesticides when they are indoors than when they are outdoors. Imagine how detrimental that can be for the youngsters running around. Affordable, highly effective “green” or non-toxic cleaners are available. Deciding to go with a product such as a green floor cleaner or a green sanitizer may be a more important decision than you originally realized. Read the rest of this entry »
A Handle on the Portable Greenhouse
There are plenty of retail outlets which sell greenhouses, greenhouse supplies and kits. However, it can be hard to find somewhere that sells a portable greenhouse at a reasonable price. Portable greenhouses follow the dictates of the famous eccentric architect and innovator, Buckminster Fuller, that buildings should be lightweight, functional and transportable. In fact, he taught that an architect should know the weight of the building he was designing! The portable greenhouse features all the functionality of a traditional greenhouse but when you move, you can take it with you. You can also change the location of the greenhouse in your garden to capture the best conditions with the changing seasons and weather conditions. It is, though, this very portability which often pushes the price up. Read the rest of this entry »