larissaswayze, Author at Of Houses and Trees

15 Eco-Friendly Furniture Brands to Help You Create an Interior Oasis

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One of the most sustainable things you can do when outfitting your home is to choose eco friendly furniture. Why? Because conventionally-made furniture has a pretty big environmental impact. For example, unsustainably harvested wood products harm forests and eco-systems, commonly

A Step-by-Step Guide on How to Pick Paint Colors for Your Home

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Trying to figure out how to pick paint colors for your home and feeling a little overwhelmed by all the choices? This step-by-step guide walks you through the entire process. So you can feel confident that you’re going to love

Planting Fruit Trees: 5 Important Things To Consider Before Digging

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Considering planting fruit trees in your yard? That’s awesome! But before you do, make sure you’re aware of these five important considerations. Having fruit trees on your property is such an amazing way to connect with nature. Not only are

Why You Shouldn’t Flush Baby Wipes Down the Toilet – Plus 3 Other Items

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Want to lead a more sustainable lifestyle? Not flushing items like baby wipes down the toilet is a great way to start! Sustainability doesn’t only include driving an electric vehicle or installing solar panels on your house. While these are

How to Make Your Own Clothes – A Beginner’s Guide to Sewing

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Learning to make your own clothes takes time, but the effort is well worth it for eco-minded individuals looking to make their wardrobe more sustainable. Once upon a time, it was very common to make your own clothes from the

5 Reasons Why You Should Consider Downsizing Your Home

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Thinking of downsizing your home? Good for you! Smaller homes can save you money, allow for more flexibility in where you choose to live, improve your quality of life and – most importantly – reduce your environmental impact. When we built our sustainable home,

The Sustainability Facts Label is Going to Change the Fashion Industry

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The sustainable fashion industry has been trying to make greener products for years. But what exactly does “greener” mean? With the new Sustainability Facts Label – now we’ll know. Recently launched by sustainable footwear and accessories brand, Nisolo, the Sustainability

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