Green Improvements

Making simple upgrades to your home can make it greener and more eco-friendly. See ideas, tips, and how-to guides to make your home more sustainable.

Roof with solar panels installation
The Best Solar Companies in California
House with Solar Panels
The Best Solar Companies in Arizona
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The Best Solar Companies in the Country
sustainable design
How to Renovate with Sustainability in Mind
Food scraps poured into plastic bin with soil inside for composting
How to Compost in an Apartment
DIY reusable beeswax wrap alongside materials
How to Make a Reusable DIY Beeswax Wrap
Hanging milk jug herb garden
20 Genius Ways to Reuse Empty Plastic Bottles
A pleated face mask, scissors, and a pin cushion
How to Make a Face Mask With Fabric Ties
DIY no-sew face mask on surface
How to Make a No-Sew Face Mask
Beautiful home exterior surrounded by trees.
9 Home Renovation Projects That Are Actually Green
scraping paint off of wood
4 Natural Paint Removers for Every Surface
motor oil and funnel
Recycle or Dispose of Motor Oil
Rain water
Residential Rainwater Collection Systems
Ice maker container filled with ice cubes
How to Turn off an Automatic Ice Maker
person rinsing something in the sink
How to Figure Out the Gallons-Per-Minute Rating
face mask made from an old tshirt
How to Make a No-Sew Face Mask Out of a T-Shirt
Light switch being pressed to turn off kitchen lights and lower electricity bill
Tips for Lowering Your Electric Bill
person sitting on a windowsill looking out at a sheep
The 15 Best Instagram Accounts Dedicated to Green Living
Cellulose insulation
6 Eco-Friendly Insulation Options for Your Tiny Home
Green water indicating eutrophication and excessive algae growth
What Is Eutrophication? Dangers of Algae Dead Zones
Installation of solar panels to the side of a building.
Comprehensive List of Eco-Friendly Building Materials
Wood pellets with pellet stove lit in the background
What Is Biomass Energy?
A collection of green cleaning products
It’s Green Week! A Celebration of Everything Eco-Friendly
Potable water poured into glass from sink faucet
What Is Potable Water? How to Make It
Stack of disposed fridges
What to Do With Old Appliances—Donation and Disposal Options
Recycle Washers and Dryers
Creative Ways to Recycle Old Washers, Dryers, and Ironing Boards
Energy Star info on washing machine
Energy Star Can Save You Money
Glass being filled with water from faucet with water filtration system
Water Filtration Systems for Your Faucet
Room being decorated
Definition of Off-Gas
Aerial view of modern house with shaded terrace, UK home
The Basics of Earth-Sheltered and Underground Homes

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