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Organic living has become increasingly popular in the last decade. Thanks to its popularity, what was once only available scarcely and at a high price is now showing up in almost everyone’s grocery store. With all of the toxicity in the atmosphere over which we have no control, organic living is a great way...
If you follow these helpful tips that don’t take much life changing to do (except for the car, I suppose. But you’ll need a new car sooner or later!), you’ll be well on your way to living simply and being a positive contributor to the environment.
Long ago are the days when trees were planted in urban settings as an afterthought to the function of the metropolis. Back then city officials would rather spend taxpayer dollars on repairing roads or updating traffic signals – anything but keeping their city green. But eco-conscious movements have helped citizens realize the importance of...
For majority of properties built in the last 30 years the walls will not be a problem as they will probably already have cavity wall insulation installed. If your home was built before this it will most likely not have any. Cavity wall insulation can be installed at very little cost by specialist contractors...
Maintaining our supply of clean, drinkable water is an essential and increasingly difficult challenge. Here are 10 tips for keeping your stormwater clean.
As inefficient as recycling is, it is preferable to dumping waste in a landfill. Scrap shingles are recycled into asphalt. Cardboard can be recycled into other paper products. Recycled metals are formed into nails that can be used in later construction projects. Contractors can save money by pre-sorting any recyclables prior to taking them...
Living Simply is all about harmony and sustainability. And what's more sustainable than reusing what we already have? In this article, Thomas Hathaway talks about various ways you can reclaim building materials for your remodeling project, both saving you money and reducing your carbon footprint.
And, as luck would have it, we found our dream home after just one day of looking. Incredible views, astoundingly quiet, on a beautiful lake and surrounded by Aspen-draped mountains; we thought we had died and gone to heaven. There was just one thing: there was no grid power in this part...
As our population grows, the water supply we depend on shrinks due to overuse and pollution. Fortunately, there are simple steps we can each take to save water.
Would you like to know how you can lower your utility bills and live more sustainably? This simple practice can go a long way in helping you to meet that goal.
Air-conditioning has become an almost invisible staple in the modern world. But in truth, it is a relatively recent development, one that contributes to climate change and that uses an enormous amount of energy. What alternatives do we have for keeping cool when it's hot outside?
At Living Simply we recognize the underlying benefits of ‘green’ building but just how do you get started? Hopefully this article will shed some light on the subject; as below we have outlined a number of green building and DIY projects and the technologies employed; achievable by DIY novices and experienced handymen alike.
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