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Moving to a new abode can be stressful (I’m currently in the process so I can vouch!) but it’s also an opportunity to start fresh and reevaluate.
Starting anew doesn’t mean you have to abandon your eco-morals and discard haphazardly.
Read on for tips to make your move a little more sustainable:
My CSA has officially started… and it has made me one happy woman.
I picked up my friend’s CSA share last summer and loved the experience. Yet after making my weekly trek to the farmer’s market, I decided to bite the bullet and officially enroll for a share.
After researching many local CSAs (Or Community Shared (or Supported) Agriculture), (find out more about why you should join a CSA after the jump!)
Have you ever thought about what your shower curtain is made of? Did you ever take a whiff of a new vinyl shower curtain? (I admittedly used to like that smell – odd I know.)
Well, I now know that “new” fragrance is a result of the off-gassing from polyvinyl chloride plastic (PVC.) PVC can contain toxic chemical additives like DEHP. Health experts report that exposure to these chemicals should be limited. This study found that high levels of DEHP are contained in shower curtains, and have been linked to asthma and brain development issues for children.
Don’t frown urbanites.
Even if you don’t have grass in your city property limits, you can still grow your own food this season.
I started planting seeds for the first harvest of my container garden last week. Obviously I didn’t inherit my dad’s gardening skills regardless of my DNA, so it has taken some experimentation over the past 2 years. (I was an Urban Dummy just a short time ago!) Here’s the basics if you’re considering to plant this season.
The Greater Philadelphia Historic Home Show will take place March 9 -11, and there’s plenty for green-minded antiquity lovers.
Among the most noteworthy is LimeWorks.us presentations on the importance of proper repairs for vintage masonry.
Andy DeGruchy, a local mason and LimeWorks.us business owner with over 30 years of masonry experience, will lead the demonstration and discussion. He’ll discuss fatal mistakes many homeowners make when attempting to repair their 18th, 19th and early 20th century homes using harmful Portland Cement.
Read on for details!
This year many readers have resolved to maintain or rev up their green lifestyle. We’re here to help!
Winter chill has definitely been felt in the tri-state area recently. Frigid temps often have us thinking about the cozy and warm and admittedly sometimes doing what ever is most convenient and easy. But, keeping your home eco-friendly during winter doesn’t have to be hard or time consuming.
Read on for some tips for the winter season:
The summer heat can mean increased costs to stay cool in your home. Here’s a reminder about a program that may help fatten your wallet.
EnergyWorks, funded by the U.S. Department of Energy, is offering deeply discounted home energy assessments to homeowners to improve the energy efficiency of their homes in Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, and Philadelphia counties.
EnergyWorks combines all available rebates, tax credits, and low-interest loans with the expertise of certified building analysts and qualified contractors to make home energy efficiency upgrades more affordable.
How does it work?
I can be a procrastinator… and due to the weather/vacations/etc, I’ve delayed on planting my back porch city garden.
Starting a garden isn’t an easy task – some plants can be easier to grow and benefit from than others.
Luckily, I got some advice from MNN’s Mother Nature Network to help my planting:
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