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2018 Spring Home & Garden
Change of Season,
Change of Linens
We tend to shut our homes up during the winter months and perform our own version
of hibernating. And while we enjoy the cozy feeling this hibernation provides, it also
can induce poor circulation of air and accumulation of dust and germs. Washing and
changi-ng out your linens is a necessary stage of spring cleaning. Go through every
room thoroughly, and be sure to wash any winter items before storing. By the end, your
home will be a brighter, cleaner version of itself.
Bedrooms
Say goodbye to all those heavy comforters, and welcome in light summer quilts.
Changing out your bedding for lighter fabrics in an attractive print will go a long way
toward freshening your bedroom. Since spring can still be cool, keep a cozy but light
throw at the foot of your bed. Not only does it make for an easy grab in the middle of
the night, but will soften the look of your spring bedding.
Living Areas
Think throws, pillows and draperies. Not only is it good to change out these items for
their lighter counterparts, but it also is smart to begin storing excess. Spring requires
fewer layers, so start putting away what you know you won’t use. Give your draperies
a good wash and inspect your blinds. Keeping a space clean and bright is the trick to a
quick “freshen up.”
Kitchen Towels and Door Mats
These often are forgotten items that can have a major impact on the freshness and
cleanliness of your home. Winter weather can be hard on door mats — both indoor and
outdoor. Replacing these with fresh mats will not only help keep the effects of spring
showers out of your house but gives you the opportunity to introduce a spring design.
And don’t forget those kitchen towels. After all those holiday meals, they’ve most
likely been more than pulling their weight. If you don’t want to purchase new kitchen
cloths, run your current ones through the wash with a good dose of bleach, and dry
them with a few drops of your favorite essential oils.
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Living a "green" life
Protecting the planet is a goal for millions of
people across the globe. And that’s a good
thing, as the planet is increasingly in need of
help.
Behaviors few people may give a second
thought to can dramatically impact the planet
in a negative way. For example, according
to Worldwatch Institute, 100 billion plastic
bags are thrown away each year, less than
1 percent fi nd their way into recycling bins.
The end result of that waste is the deaths of
around 1 billion birds and mammals each
year due to the ingestion of plastic.
If that information elicits deep emotions,
perhaps this is the year to embrace a more
eco-friendly lifestyle. Recycling and reusing
is a good place to start, but there are other
ways to embrace green-living practices in
everyday life.
• Plan a spring garden. Explore the possibili-
ties of a vegetable garden and planting some
fruit trees. Growing your own food can reduce reliance on commercially imported food
products. Plus, the plants and other greenery will contribute to the environment in a
positive way, by providing animal habitats and fi ltering the air.
• Rely on fresh air and natural light. To cool or even warm up a home, use outdoor air
rather than turning on the HVAC system the moment you feel uncomfortable. Natural
sunlight coming through windows can warm up a space and illuminate it adequately.
• Reduce reliance on motor vehicles. The organization TreeHugger says currently there
are around 700 million cars on the road, producing 900 million tons of carbon dioxide
each year. Bicycling or walking to the store or school, and carpooling to work can help
reduce these emissions.
• Use natural cleaning ingredients. Vinegar, baking soda and citrus oils can be used to
clean and deodorize, reducing reliance on harmful cleaning chemicals.
• Opt for paperless whenever possible. Reduce paper waste by signing up for paperless
billing and receipts. Try paying bills electronically, which will cut down on the number
of paper bills and envelopes that end up in the trash.
• Conduct a home energy audit. Find out if your home is hemorrhaging energy and
money by conducting a home energy audit. A professional energy audit will check for
water and air leaks, HVAC system effi ciency, insulation levels, window quality, and
much more.
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