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Eco-Friendly Chairs for Outdoors
Adirondack chairs have been occupying backyards for years because they are long lasting, affordable, and comfortable. Recycled plastic Adirondack chairs are now available on the market, and they provide all the same attributes plus additional benefits. Plastic is typically not biodegradable and therefore not the most eco friendly material. However, recycling lots of plastic bottles can make quite a difference. Manufacturers are putting the materials from recycled bottles to use by constructing high quality recycled plastic Adirondack chairs. Recycled plastic Adirondack chairs can be constructed utilizing different materials and techniques. The most common material is High Density Polyethylene (HDPE). It is highly durable, reusable plastic. Milk jugs and other household items are made from HDPE. When it is reworked into durable material for chairs or other furniture items, it is referred to as plastic lumber. This durable material is not cheap, flimsy plastic that other patio furniture is commonly made with. This material is actually very strong and is similar to wood, thus the term plastic lumber. The material is similar in weight to sturdy, thick wood furniture. The recycled plastic Adirondack chairs can easily weigh 20 or 30 pounds apiece, demonstrating the durability and raw strength that they are made of. A recycled ...- Bookmark :
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The New Wall Décor: Junk From Around The House
Spring-cleaning and fall cleaning, or whenever you do your major cleaning around the house, usually ends with a giant pile of trash or items for the next garage sale. These major cleaning events are superb opportunities to discover those forgotten trinkets and mementos, or just old junk that you forgot about. Instead of getting rid of this stuff, whether with a garage sale, or just throwing it out, think about getting creative with your old stuff and think of ways to put it to use. Recycling objects and turning them into wall decor is a fun and creative activity for the whole family, and a terrific way to encourage creativity with the kids. Make mosaics out of beads and beans. This is a fun and easy activity for kids. Materials needed include: * Cardboard * Glue * Beads * Beans * Scissors * Paints and watercolors Instructions: 1. Take a piece of cardboard and cut it into desired shape. Suggestions for cardboard are old boxes, packages, or cereal or snack boxes. 2. Spread glue over the cardboard. 3. Place beads and/or beans in a creative way! 4. Optional: Paint the beans or beads, or paint the cardboard before gluing the mosaic pieces on. 5. Hang it up on the refrigerator or wall. Have you ever thought ...- Bookmark :
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How to Save Water At Home
Conserving water is a practice that everyone should incorporate into his or her daily life. Change bad water habits into good water habits. * Did you know that taking a full bath in a tub requires anywhere up to thirty-six gallons of water? Taking a short shower instead of filling up the tub is a great way to save water. * Showering with a friend is another great way to use less water! * Instead of washing veggies and fruits by holding them under the sink with the water flowing, fill up a bowl of water and wash your veggies and fruits in the bowl. * Always remember to shut off the faucet water when you are brushing your teeth or shaving your beard. * Avoid flushing the toilet when appropriate. * Instead of hosing down your driveway, use a broom or rake to get rid of leaves or dirt around the outside of your house. Opting to hose down a driveway or sidewalk is wasteful, especially when there is a perfectly good and effective alternative. Be on the lookout for drips and leaks. A leaky toilet or dripping faucet can waste gallons of water. Not only is it important to get a leak fixed immediately, but be sure ...- Bookmark :
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The Facts About Organic Mattresses
Looking to increase the quality of your nightly sleep? Are you looking for added comfort when you hit the sheets at night? An organic mattress pad is a sure thing when it comes to a quality sleep aid made with all natural materials. An organic mattress pad will help guard against allergies, asthma and other problems. Synthetic compounds are used in the construction of both mattresses and mattress pads. During their construction, the mattresses and mattress pads are treated with chemicals to make them last longer and to give them specific comfort features. Some of the materials contained in mattresses include formaldehyde, polyurethane, petrochemicals, and volatile organic compounds, all of which are known to be harmful to a person’s health. Mattresses and mattress pads acquire dust, dust mites, pet hair and all sorts of other allergens. This can be a nightmare for people with allergies. An organic mattress pad can combat some of the problems found with regular mattress pads because it’s all natural and devoid of any type of chemical or synthetic compound. Organic mattress pads are very soft and comfortable, and there is an extensive variety to choose from. There are organic mattress pads made of wool, natural latex, and organic ...- Bookmark :
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The Benefits of Solar Pool Covers
You may have considered purchasing a solar pool cover if you have a pool in your backyard or an indoor pool in your home. There are many benefits to using a solar pool cover. A solar pool cover will save you a lot of time and energy in regards to maintaining the pool and heating the water. A pool with a solar cover is a great way to be eco friendly. A big challenge that any pool owner faces comes down to heating the water up and retaining the heat once the water reaches the desired temperature. Without a solar cover on a pool, any other options for heating the pool are inefficient. Heating your pool on a daily basis will increase your energy bill immensely not to mention your carbon footprint. The other option is to wait for the sun to heat up the water. This can take a long time and is hardly reliable. In cooler climates, waiting for the pool to heat up can take well into the summer, cutting down on the number of months that the pool gets used. Solar pool covers help to combat both of these problems, and you can nearly eliminate the added cost ...- Bookmark :
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