10 ECO-FRIENDLY HOME IMPROVEMENTS TO HELP OUR PLANET – part 2

(6)  XERISCAPE YOUR LANDSCAPE – conserve water by planting drought-proof plants and/or installing a rainwater system to get you through the dry months.  (7)  CONSERVE ENERGY – upgrade insulation and seal gaps around windows and doors.  Turn the thermostat  down a few degrees at night.  (8)  SAVE WITH SOLAR – install solar panels for swimming pools & pre-warming the household hot water supply. (8)  GO GREEN TO CLEAN – reduce indoor air pollution by using all-natural cleaning products.  (10)  CHOOSE NATURAL AND RENEWABLE – use natural fibers like wool or cotton for carpeting, window treatments and textiles and sustainable woods like bamboo for flooring.