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Green Ideas For Home Improvement
Article by Shannon Shimizu
Now more than ever, many of us are concerned with making choices that are not only good for us, but for the environment as well. Eco-friendly home improvement options are readily available these days. These products provide good quality and savings by lowering your water and energy bills. The savings to you over the lifetime of these products allows them to pay for themselves.
Save water in the bathroom by replacing your old toilet with either a low flow or dual flush model Also replace your regular shower head and faucet with affordable low flow versions.Painting either the inside or outside of your home can make a big difference in the appearance of your home. When you go to select your paints, look for ones that are either recycled or non-VOC brands. Non-VOC means non volatile organic chemicals. There are also brands which contain low or reduced levels of VOC. Just ask for eco-friendly paints at your local home improvement or paint store.
When replacing the flooring in your home there are many eco friendly options. One to look into is cork flooring. It holds up well, is comfortable to walk on and comes in many colors and designs. The adhesive used is also non toxic so it won
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