Ten Easy Tips for Greening Your Abode with Laborfair

At Laborfair, living green can be easy as well as feel good. It's a fun challenge to make your home align with your values. Check out these 10 tips on how to "green" your home and use laborfair service providers to help you make it happen:

1. Get a High-Efficiency Showerhead and call a plumber to install it inexpensively.
2. Recycle Water in Your Bathroom: did you know there are these great devices which allow you to reuse sink water for flushing your toilet?
3. Compost--that's right, turn your food scraps and lawn trimmings into food for your plants. Most gardeners on Laborfair know how to do this so just ask.
4. Purchase Green Power From Your Utility--ah, green power, cool.
5. Improve the Efficiency of Your Existing Hot Water Heater--the handyman and the insulated water heater, save money and time.
6. Use High-Efficiency Outdoor Lighting
7. Replace High-Use Indoor Lights with Compact Fluorescents or LEDs
Consider compact fluorescent bulbs or LED bulbs for those non-dimmable circuits (especially for holiday lighting). They are true energy misers, and will last for as long as you live in your house.
8. Load Up the Washing Machines
Make sure you run dishwashers and clothes washers only when their full. Better yet, invest in a front load washing machine that pools the water instead of filling the entire basin. Energy star appliances really save.
9. Drive Smarter: I love this one. You don't need to get on the waiting list for a Prius or invest in fuel cell technology to drive smarter. Drive at (or near!) the speed limit, keep your tires inflated, make sure oil and air filters are clean, and step on the gas / brakes carefully.
10. Avoid the Daily Waste of Fast Food and Shopping
Use reusable shopping bags whenever you go to the store. Say "No Thanks" when the pharmacist or grocery store clerk tries to put your one or two items in a bag.

How did you make your home green? We'd love to hear your suggestions and comments on your favorite tips.