Go Green!

Whether you're planning your next home's design, renovating your existing abode or merely interested in saving water and saving energy to lower your household expenses, green is the way to go.  It can take very little effort to go green.  Of course if you're designing your next home to be more earth friendly, you'll have lots of ways to green your plans.
But even the smallest effort can pay off for you and the environment.  Recycling, conserving and sometimes just a few simple changes can reap substantial rewards.  Buying more efficient home appliances can also add to your green endeavors. And when it comes to food - storing it right and canning or preserving is also living green. Find ways to go green and leave a gentler

By Mariette Mifflin