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Natural Home magazine assistant editor Kim Wallace asks HGTV green building expert Carter Oosterhouse for easy, DIY tips on greening your home.

We’re really excited to announce that Natural Home Magazine will have some of their video segments hosted on FarmersAlmanac.com. The videos, which range from how to save money on energy to interviews with home owners who have gone to great lengths in order to “greenify” their homes, feature Robyn Griggs Lawrence, Editor-in-Chief of Natural Home.

1) To remove grease spots on Wallpaper: Place a paper bag scrap against the stain on the wall and iron with iron setting on warm. Iron in a circular motion. Keep replacing pieces of paper bag until spot is gone.
2) To remove deodorant stains on shirts: Sponge the area with white vinegar. If stain remains, [...]

When it comes to home improvement projects, a lot of things come “in green” that can make a huge difference in the health of your home. Next time you update your indoors, here are some eco-tips on protecting the health and value of your home.
Milk Paint:
The oldest painted surfaces on earth were colored with a [...]

If the Green movement has taught us anything, it has taught us that chemicals make us sick. It’s very obvious that the billowing clouds of smoke from the coal burning plant are bad for your lungs. The pollutants in your home may not be so obvious. There are many chemical toxins lurking in our homes [...]

If you care about the environment, chances are you try to conserve as much energy as possible. While it’s easy to make small changes, like turning off lights that aren’t in use, or switching to compact fluorescent bulbs, at this time of year conservation can be a little trickier. As the temperatures [...]

By Deborah S. Tukua
www.hollycreekbooks.com
When shopping for a new home appliance it’s a good idea to consider the energy efficiency aspects. Did you know that a front load washing machine is cheaper to run than a top loader? Did you know that laser printers cost more to run than the computer does? An [...]