Green Home Series – Part I: Green Cribs

So you want to go green at home? There are plenty of ways to get started with the process. As I have mentioned on this blog before, there are plenty of places to look for improvement if you intend to get started with your own green home. To help you achieve just that, we intend to put together a series of lists on a consistent basis to help you go green at home and in your garden. In the first part of this series, the focus will be on eco-friendly cribs. These cribs are made out of material that don’t hurt the environment and keep your kid safe at all times. The good news these cribs are as solid as the other alternatives on the market.

With that in mind, here a 3 green cribs you should consider picking up to start going green at home:

Pixel Organics Organic Crib Set: it is a complete crib set that is ready to go from the get go. GOTS certified organic cotton sateen and all the recycled material used in this crib make it a dream come true for those who care about preserving our planet

Babi Italia Eco-Friendly Baby Crib: a flexible unit that converts to a toddler bed and day bed depending on what you need. It’s made out of non-toxic material. It’s good for your baby and not harmful for the planet.
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4 Best Green Leaf Shredders For Your Garden

The winter season is almost upon us, which means you are going to have to get yourself prepared for colder days, unless you are lucky to live in one of those areas that don’t have cold winters. The fall and winter seasons both mean that you are going to have a whole lot of leaves lying around your garden. You can always pick them up, put them in a bag, and find a way to dispose of them. Or you can use a leaf shredder to get the job done.

Leaf shredders help keep things tidy, and you won’t have to do much. Just put the leaves in it and forget it. If you are looking for one of these tools, here are 4 green leaf shredders you should pick up:

WORX WG430 13 Amp Electric Leaf Mulcher/Shredder: a highly efficient shredder/mulcher for around your garden. Weighs only 20 lbs and the assembly is easy as well.

Eco-Shredder ES1600 14-Amp Electric Shredder: a triple action system for your garden. It’s a shredder, mulcher, and chipper all in one device, and it doesn’t require you to deal with gas either. (more…)

5 Cool Energy Saving Heaters for Winter

The winter is almost upon us in the U.S., and so are those hefty bills that you will have to pay to keep your place warm. I know a lot of people tend to turn their heaters off for hours each day to save money on their bills, but with the flu expected to be rampant this year and the state of economy not exactly great, the last thing you want to do is get ill during the winter season. You can always just pay the extra money to keep your place warm or you can take on those eco-friendly heaters.

There are a lot of folks who have to consume more energy with their heaters to keep all their rooms warm. A lot of houses are not ready to keep the warm inside, and some heating systems can’t properly keep all the rooms in those large houses warm. Energy saving heaters let you keep your rooms warm and save energy in the process as well.

If you are looking to save money during the winter season, here are 5 energy saving heaters you should consider picking up:

Optimus H-5210 Infrared Quartz Radiant Heater: gives you a lot of bang for your buck. It’s energy efficient and powerful enough to warm you up in those cold days. It’s very affordable as well.

Eco-heater 602 High-Efficiency Electric Panel Heater: a cool solution that heats up your room without bringing you those crazy energy bills. Very easy to install and saves you money in these tough times. Pays for itself fast.

Optimus H-4438 14-Inch Energy-Saving Oscillating Dish Heater: it’s a cool 14-inch dish heater that produces warm, sun-like radiant heat to help you handle those cold days. It’s portable too.  (more…)

3 Cool Push Reel Lawn Mowers

A lot of people like using those fancy gas or electric lawn mowers to take care of their lawn. In reality, there is nothing wrong with using a machine to get the job done around the house faster. But not all those machines are environment friendly and operating those expensive ones can cost you a lot of money. And lets not forget that machines only last you a while before you have to buy a new one again. Push Reel lawn mowers may not be the most convenient lawn mowers around, but they get the job done and do not require lots of maintenance. They are green too as they save energy as well.

If you are looking for a cool push reel lawn mower that can take care of your lawn and save you money, here are 3 affordable mowers you should try:

Scotts 2000-20 20-Inch Classic Push Reel Lawn Mower: a 20 inch lawn mower that is flexible and very solid all around. You won’t get the push that you would get in a push mower, but it’s as green as they come and gives you a good workout when you are mowing your lawn.

Great States Deluxe Push Reel Lawn Mower: an 18 inch lawn mower that comes with a loop-style handle and heat treated blades. You can adjust height from 1/2-inch to 2-3/4-inch. The blades stay sharp too so you can use your device longer.

Gilmour RM30 20-Inch Reel Mower with Grass Catcher: a very convenient, wide lawn mower for those trying gardens. The blades stay sharp, and you can adjust the height from 1 to 3 inches. The front wheel makes it easy to get your lawn down without any slippage.

There you have it. If you are tired of those smelly gas mowers and want to get a real workout while taking care of your lawn, push reel lawn mowers are a good option to go with.

4 Killer Handheld Vacuums For Home

I remember being very skeptical about hand-held vacuums the first time I saw one. I already had one of those HEPA vacuums, and I found my vacuum to be pretty powerful. But cleaning those small rooms is much easier with those hand-held vacuums. They are not only portable and easy to carry around, but they make it easy to clean rooms without hurting your back or putting too much effort. And best of all, a lot of them are energy efficient as well. Whether you want to clean pet hair or just clean the rooms in your home, these 4 cool hand-held vacuums come in very handy:

Bissell 1400B Little Green Deep Cleaner: an eco friendly compact deep cleaner for small and large rooms. Removes stains and spills as well. If you’ve got stain on your carpet or rug, this is a good device to tackle it with.

Black & Decker PHV1800CB Handheld Vacuum: a very powerful and affordable vacuum for those who want to maintain a clean home. It’s an energy star vacuum as well.  And you don’t have to deal with wires either.

Eureka 71B Hand-Held Vacuum: comes with a 5.5 amp suction with stretch hose cleans cars, upholstery, stairs. Great for around the house. Weighs only 5 pounds. (more…)

4 Cool HEPA Air Purifiers for Home or Office

A couple of days ago, we had an article on a set of gadgets that help you provide a better living environment at home by using the right kind of vacuum to clean your house. Another great way to get the air clean at home is by using an air purifier. A lot of people think of air purifiers as overrated gadgets, but in reality, these devices can get the air clean (significantly), and they are extremely useful for people who have allergies.

Air purifiers get rid of dust, pollen, cat dander and tobacco smoke, and everything else in between. They keep your home’s air fresh and also protect your electronics in the process as well. So if you have a pet at home or just want to get rid of dust or pollen, here are 4 HEPA air purifiers you should try:

Honeywell HFD-120-Q Tower HEPAQuiet Air Purifier: a very affordable air purifier that keeps you air and doesn’t require you to keep buying filters. You can clean the device easily. So it does pay for itself over the long run. It also acts as an ionizer as well.

Honeywell HFD-130 Germicidal Tower HEPA Air Purifier: another cool air purifier that comes with Permanent IFD Filter. It’s energy efficient too as it meets the standards of energy star.

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5 Cool HEPA Vacuums For a Cleaner Home

A lot of people assume that going green is all about saving energy and saving the environment. Those are some good goals to pursue, but the whole point of going green is help bring up an environment that is healthy for you and your children. Saving energy is noble but you wouldn’t do it if it hurt your health. So if you want to go green at home, your goal should be to improve the overall quality of your living environment at home. One way to do that is by using HEPA vacuums to get rid of those nasty particles in the air. Whether you are allergic or just want to protect your kids against air particles, HEPA vacuums are the right gadgets to do it.

If you are looking to provide a cleaner, more healthy environment to your kids and family, here are 5 cool HEPA vacuums you should try:

Eureka 4870MZ Boss Smart-Vac Upright HEPA Vacuum Cleaner: a cool HEPA vacuum with 12-amp motor cleans carpets and hard floors. Eureka has some of the best home products around, and this is one of them.

Bissell 3920 Pet Hair Eraser Vacuum: if you have a pet, you are going to need one of these. Its 2-stage cyclonic action provides superior suction for removing dirt and pet hair. A great way to keep the house clean without making your pets uncomfortable.

Dirt Devil 0105 Purpose for Pets Handheld Vacuum Cleaner: a portable, compact vacuum to keep your home clean from pet hair. It’s powerful enough to get rid of the smallest hair and get the job done.

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6 Cool Rain Water Catchers To Help You Save Water

Collecting rain water? In this day and age? May sound strange to a lot of folks, but it’s in fact one of the best ways to save water and take care of your garden while helping conserve water. I have talked about on this blog about doing small little things to go green. Collecting rain water may sound extreme but it’s a very effective way to get things done in your garden without having to use the water that you actually pay for. Rain water is natural and is as good as any other water. So there is no reason not to try.

Thankfully, there are companies that realize there is value in these products and have come out with their water catchers. These water collection gadgets not only help you gather rain water but also connect your hose and water your garden easily. If you are trying to lower your water bill or help save the environment around you, you should consider getting one of these 5 rain water storage systems:

Algreen 81001 Cascata Rain Water Collection and Storage System: it store up to 65 gallons of rain water. Not bad if you have a small size garden and want to use rain water to take care of it. It’s very durable.

Algreen 81002 Agua Rain Water Storage System: it’s not as large as the above rain catcher but 50 gallons storage is not that bad either. It’s made from roto molded plastic.

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Save Water At Home: 4 Cool Water Saving Gadgets

Water is the most important commodity around. In fact, many environmentalists have predicted that the next world war will be fought over water and food than nukes, oil, and … There are many countries around the world that do not have the benefit of clean water. While in some areas, people can’t stop wasting water. It’s truly a shame that some folks have it too easy while others have it so hard. But the green consciousness is rising, and many people around the world are realizing the benefits of conserving water for the future generations. You don’t have to spend more than you have to when you are taking a shower or using the toilet. In fact, you don’t have to change anything about your life to conserve water. All you have to do is get the right gadgets.

If you are looking to save water in the bathroom or restroom, here are 4 cool gadgets that you should consider you should get:

Caroma 989646W Caravelle One-Piece Dual-Flush Toilet: this dual flush system helps you conserve water without having to sacrifice anything. Every gallon counts.

Delta Faucet 3538-SS Lahara Widespread Double-Handle Lavatory Faucet: a great gadget to help you save water at home. It’s durable, reliable, and gets the job done.

Alsons 655CBX 1.6 GPM Fluidics Showerhead: too many of us spend too much water when we are taking a shower. And a lot of us are not doing anything about it. Using one of these showers can make a lot of difference without you having to give up too much. (more…)

5 Cool Eco Friendly Lawn Mowers

I don’t know about you, but I wish my lawns could mow themselves. Unfortunately, that’s too much to ask. So if you are anything like me and have a decent size lawn, you are going to need a good lawn mower. There are all kinds of lawn mowers available on the market. You can choose among cordless, gas, electric, self-propelled, and robotic lawnmowers, just to name a few. While the grass in your lawn is green, there is nothing green about using a non-eco lawn mower to get the job done. If you are taking time to take care of your lawn, doesn’t it make sense to use a green lawn mower to do it?

If you are looking for an eco-friendly lawn mower, here are 5 cool ones you should consider:

Earthwise 60120 20-Inch Electric Bag/Mulch/Side Discharge Lawn Mower: a 3 in 1 lawn mower that functions as a mulching mower, a side discharge mower, and a rear bag mower. It’s designed specifically for environment-aware consumers. It’s powerful, green, and gets the job done.

Epic EP21H 21-Inch 24-Volt Cordless Lawn Mower: an emission-free, and extra quiet lawn mower that lets you cut long and wet grass without any problems. You can also easy maneuver it around your lawn to cover those tough angles.

WORX ECO WG780 Lawn Mower: a powerful eco-friendly lawn mower that gets the job done without hurting the environment. It’s 24-volt battery lets you mow up to 17,500 square feet on a single charge. Not cheap by any means but it’s very powerful.

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