Interior Wall Paint: Flat, Eggshell, Satin, Semi-Gloss or High-Gloss Which is Best?

I'm big on budget DIY home remodeling. So I have used a variety of paint styles. Many readers have asked which I like best. I found it's not as much about brand as paint style and the application you'll use it for. In this article we will focus on interior latex paints as those are safer. Latex paint is low-odor, non-toxic and much easier to work with. I just about knocked myself out, using Kilz in an poorly vented bathroom. Don't do that. Be sure you use low odor and keep air moving! So, back to choosing paint. Here's my guide Interior Wall Paint: Flat, Eggshell, Satin, Semi-Gloss or High-Gloss? #bubblews

How to Safely Clean Up After Weather Disasters

Hurricane Irene flooded parts of the Passaic River in New Jersey last year. In Vermont, massive clean-up efforts are underway from storm surges and flooding. In 2012, Hurricane Sandy dumped more flood waters on New York, New Jersey and other parts of the U.S. eastern seaboard. Flood water from swollen rivers and overflowing sewers is extremely toxic. Here are safety tips for storm, flood and sewage clean up. How to Safely Clean Up After Hurricane Flooding

Uses for Baking Soda: Green Cleaner, Odor Neutralizer, Health, Beauty Care

Baking soda (or bicarbonate of soda) is the definitive multi-tasker. It is the quintessential cleaner and scrubber. Baking soda deodorizers and neutralizes all sorts of odors. It's use in the kitchen, bathroom, nursery is limitless. Baking soda can be used in a multitude of ways medicinally and for first aid. Baking soda should be on every glamor girl's vanity table. And here is some great news; baking soda costs about $.39 a box. Here are over 25 ways to use baking soda in many different applications. 20 Uses for Baking Soda: Cleaner, Odor Neutralizer, Health Aid and Beauty Care 

EPA Bans Chemical Dispersant Corexit in BP Gulf Oil Spill

EPA Bans Toxic Chemical 'Corexit' Dispersants in BP Gulf Oil Spill Clean Up
On April 20, a BP oil rig exploded leaving 11 dead, an oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico of 4 milion barrels and an on-going daily spewing of 5,000-70,000 barrels. BP uses Corexit chemical dispersants, but the EPA has banned them as too toxic.
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Safe, Natural Healthy Green Spring Cleaning Kit

Natural Green Spring Cleaning Products Supply Kit
Spring cleaning=green. Or it should. Often, spring cleaning puts a drain on the environment with the use of toxic chemicals, cleansers and products. Want to create your own healthy, safe, green, eco-friendly cleaning kit? Here's an inexpensive recipe.
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'Green' Toy Companies and Childrens' Products

Best Toy Companies and Reasonably Priced Toy Products for Childrens' Gifts
Most of us are counting our pennies. When we buy a kids gift, we want it to be creative, well-made and enjoyable. Some product and toy manufacturer's have a better reputation than others. Here are 'quality for price' gifts for kids.
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Green, Non-toxic Jewelry and Silver Polish

Silver cleaning and polishing compounds can be some of the most toxic chemicals in your craft cupboard or home. Many of crafting friends use silver polish for their crafts. Here's a green solution for silver polishing and cleaning. Gel toothpaste. Cheap, non-toxic, safe and green. For even safer, greener toothpaste silver polish, choose Tom's of Maine, Kiss my Face or other organic toothpaste. Read on...

Ultimate Green Clean- Magic Erasers

Mr. Clean Magic Erasers
Mr. Clean Magic Erasers-the ultimate green clean! Detailed explanation and list of uses for this product.
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20+ Green Uses for Baking Soda

20 Uses for Baking Soda: Cleaner, Odor Neutralizer, Health Aid and Beauty Care
Baking soda is one of the most multi-functional household product. It cleans, deoderizes, scrubs, promotes healing and whitens. Over 20 uses for a 39c box of baking soda.
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