Balanced Room

Been doing some thinking about living greener as a New Year’s resolution, then start with some simple things around your home. This is as easy as it gets, will end up saving you money, and is definitely green. Change out regular light bulbs in your lamps, and other light fixtures. Insert energy star-rated CFL bulbs [...]

While I had declared earlier this year that this holiday season I would be giving gifts that were eco- friendly, I did not have anything in mind. Right after Halloween I started to look up ideas for such gifts, and was soon more confused than before. However, at that time, thanks to reading so much [...]

If you live in a small accommodation, or are restricted to little to know gardenable space outside, then do not despair. There are tons of products available for you to be able to create your own little veggie garden, or flower display. All you need is water and access to sunlight and you’re set. Get [...]

For many, the simple words organic produce conjure up thoughts of big supermarket bills. And in many cases, these items are pricier than their counterparts. However, there is new evidence to suggest that there is a very serious reason to purchase organic items in place of those covered in pesticides, and it involves the health [...]

There are numerous lists of ways to reuse plastic bags, and some are flat out ingenious. Whether it is covering your car’s side mirrors and windshield wipers at night so that you do not have to scrape the ice off in the morning, or using them to house shoes in when you place them in [...]

While the Christmas tree is as popular as ever, several creative eco versions have surfaced. Many people adore the scent of a live tree, and the look it creates when decorated to the nines, but still those same individuals feel the twinge of guilt knowing that they have not been eco friendly. I am personally [...]

It is so easy to throw away candles that are nearly completely used up. But, you can collect the candle remnants and make a whole new candle. It is best to use a double boiler to melt the candle stubs. The only additional cost is that of a new wick and weight to hold the [...]

Some people find being friendly to the environment is burdensome because it can take longer to complete some tasks. Others claim that it costs too much monetarily for them to be good to the earth. Well, while these might be reasons which can be found to exist in many instances, there are several others where [...]

Where you live can have a huge impact on how, or if you recycle in your home. For example, even if you purchase a beautifully segmented garbage and recycling bin for your kitchen, if you have no pick up service that supports the recycling system, or such dedicated industrial sized receptacles nearby you are never [...]

Dryers have gotten a bad reputation amongst eco friendly consumers. In general they have been stamped with the label of being one of the most environmentally detrimental of the appliances found in our homes. For some of us, this can be combated by line drying our wash as often as weather and time permits. Many [...]