Home Improvements and Earth Friendly

Home Improvements
Glossary and Video

Improvements to your home can save money on

utility

bills

and are good investments if you

decide

to sell it.

Basic Tips

Insulation can reduce noises coming in from outside.

Ways to reduce

utility

cost

Appliances

Lower water heater temperature to 120'F.

Turn off computer, printer, monitor and other home office appliances when
not in use. You can use the standby or hibernate options on your computer
instead of turning it off.

Insulate water heater and any pipes exposed to the outside.

Heating and Cooling

Seal air leaks around windows and doors.

Seal any leaks and insulate heating and cooling system ducts.

Insulate attics, walls and floors to keep hot air out in the summer and warm
air in during the winter.

Add a programmable thermostat to heating and cooling system.

In winter, open curtains to let the sun warm your home.

Use fans to circulate warm or cool air.

Use whole house fans and attic fans to exhaust stale hot air and bring in cool
fresh air during cool seasons.

Lights

Use compact fluorescent light bulbs.

Water

Using an aerator on faucet spouts reduces the amount of water used and
makes water flow more smoothly without splashing.


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		Organic Gardening *Glossary* *and Video*

The

earth's

soil is alive

with beneficial organisms, plants

and

small creatures. Having clean soil insures that these

earth

dwellers can produce a productive

ecosystem

good for

growing food and

enjoying

nature.

Growing fruits, vegetables, herbs and ornamental

gardens

organically

will help keep our air, soil and

water

clean.

Basic Tips

Having a cleaner environment attracts beneficial insects and animals that will
help to control insect pests naturally.

Native plants in a garden and landscape will use less water and some even
require less maintenance.

Composting will reduce yard and garden waste and produce free organic soil
conditioner.

Adding compost to the soil allows it to hold water, nutrients and helps
improve drainage. Compost feeds the soils beneficial microorganisms that
help plants grow healthy and more disease resistant.

Vermicomposting (composting with redworms) kitchen left overs will also
reduce waste and produce a rich organic fertilizer. Fresh worm manure is
populated with many microorganisms that benefit the soil and plants.

Making a compost pile directly on the ground will produce an environment
perfect for microorganisms and earthworms. They will soon multiply and
populate the pile, making rich healthy compost and castings.

Loosening the soil will allow water and air to get to the roots of plants and to
microorganisms. Roots need oxygen and microorganisms make the soil
healthy. Earthworms are good at loosening the soil, making room for plant
roots and producing and spreading beneficial microorganisms.


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Recycling
Glossary and Video

Reducing

waste that

would

go to a landfill will allow

that

landfill

used longer

This could save

money on

garbage

disposal

cost

and land space

Reuse

things that are in good condition when

possible.

Recycling

metal, paper, plastic and glass will help to

keep

our

environment clean and can

also

profitable.

Basic Tips

Support local recycling efforts and purchase products compatible with your
neighborhood recycling program. Once you make a plan and start recycling,
its easy to continue making our earth clean.

Clean recyclable items. You may get more money for them.

Buy products made from recycled materials (post-consumer materials or
waste) when possible.

When recycling a computer, be sure to completely erase all data on the hard
drive first. If that can't be done, take the drive case out of the computer and
break it into pieces.

Recycling reduces energy usage.

Food and garden waste are biodegradable wastes recycled by composting.


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Health
Glossary and Video

Eating

healthy

, a good

lifestyle

and

exercis

ing

can lead to a

healthy

life.

Basic Tips

If you choose to take vitamins, minerals, herbs or change your diet, make sure
you are informed and consult a physician or dietitian before taking any
supplements.

Sometimes we may need to take supplements in the form of vitamins,
minerals or herbs to maintain good health.

Buy whole foods and use them instead of processed foods whenever possible.
Fresh from the garden, recently frozen and canned are best.

Lose weight the healthy way. Try to consume less calories and then burn
more calories than you are taking in. Always eat plenty of fruits, vegetables
and whole grains. Drinking water is very important in any diet, whether losing
or gaining weight.

Eating foods with protein and fiber will help you lose weight and feel full.
Protein builds muscle and fiber helps with regular bowl movements and also
helps to clean out toxins in the intestines. Its best to get proteins in food from
beans, peas, nuts, seeds, fruits and vegetables rather than meat.

For a healthy immune system

Get plenty of sleep, at least 8 hours.
Drink plenty of water.
Vitamins: C, E,
Minerals: Zinc, selenium
Foods: Yogurt for good digestion , garlic, walnuts and almonds.
Cold water fish oils and flax seed oil for omega-3 fatty acids.

For a healthy digestive system:

Being relaxed and calm before, during and after eating can be a benefit to
digestion and good health.
Chew your food completely.
Avoid overeating. Drinking a little water before eating helps.
Try to avoid cold foods and drinks until after eating meals. They can reduce
digestive enzymes.
Freshly cooked and partially raw foods (vegetables) digest better and are
absorbed by the body easily.
Taking probiotics helps digestion.


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Computer
Glossary and Video

Computers are used for many things

business
communication
controlling machines
creating computer programs
diagnosing diseases
education
entertainment
exploring the internet
playing games
and much, much more

Basic Tips

Some may consider the most important parts of a computer are the CPU
(central processing unit), memory (ram) and hard disk drive (storage space) and
that the CD, DVD, monitor, modem and printer are fairly standard.

Things to consider when buying a computer:

1. How will you use your computer?

2. How many people will be using it?

3. Do you want it to be portable?

4. Will you be using a printer?

5. Do you want to be connected to the internet?

Programs are software that can make using a computer easier and fun. They
can be downloaded as freeware, shareware or bought on the internet.

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