Category Archives for "Homekeeping"
January 19, 2011
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Eco-Conscious? Get an Energy Audit
If you are eco-conscious, that means you are concerned about your impact on the earth. And that extends to your personal energy use. Therefore, as an eco-conscious homeowner, it’s a good idea to have a home energy audit. What Is an Energy Audit? Essentially, an energy audit on your home means going over it in […]
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January 5, 2011
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Eco-Friendly Alternatives to Chemical-Laden Fabric Softeners
Conventional, store-bought fabric softeners contain some dubious chemicals. These odd-sounding substances include dimethyl sulphate, pentane, limonene, and benzyl acetate. Various disorders have been linked to these and other chemicals present in fabric softeners, including cancer and kidney and liver damage. Both liquid and dryer sheets have such chemicals. And the heavy scents of fabric softeners […]
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December 1, 2010
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How to Stay Organized and Sane This Christmas
When I was a child, I absolutely loved Christmas and looked forward to it with all my heart. But now, as an adult, my enthusiasm has been dampened by the stresses that usually accompany this holiday season. Like many people throughout the country, you may have a love-hate relationship with the holidays. You love being […]
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August 28, 2010
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Tips on Organizing Your Play Room Efficiently
No one will deny the importance of play in a child?s life. However, just because play is important doesn?t mean their play area has to be a mess. Consider some of these tips on organizing your play room efficiently to finally get the area in order. Begin sorting like items. This means getting all of […]
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July 9, 2010
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Smart Ways to Reduce Your Home Food Waste
Sometimes it seems like we throw out more food than we eat. While that probably isn’t true, the average household does waste a lot of food. Here are some ideas for cutting down your home food waste. Compost While you are still discarding the leftover food when you compost, you are recycling it into a […]
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