Decisions, Decisions, Decisions

non-toxic, all natural wood sealant

What to do, where to go, how to do it, gotta feed the kids, finish my blog, clean the house, cut the grass, …..

We make decisions every day.  Some are easy and some aren’t.

Fortunately the supply of green products and services is growing so making decisions that are good for the environment and us is getting easier.  Just wanted to share a few decisions I’ve made recently that I feel good about.

recycled 2x4's, cedar bark siding, no VOC paint, etc.

• local wood – I buy most all the wood I use to build things from Grafton Hardwoods.  It’s about the same price as the lumber you buy at Lowe’s and comes from local forests sustainably harvested.  And, you never know what you’ll find like cedar bark siding for the shed and playhouse.
• push reel lawn mower – yeah, it’s a little more work for the legs and shoulders but no noise, no fumes, no gas or oil, and little maintenance.  For a small yard I think it’s the way to go.
• No VOC paint – you can buy it at Lowe’s and Home Depot now.
• Boiled Linseed Oil to seal interior wood – it’s non-toxic, all natural, and provides a nice look.
• Recycled bricks – often old chimneys are torn down and you can find someone selling them.  Makes a nice hearth for a woodstove or outdoor patio.
• Recycled wood – look for someone tearing down a house or other structure and ask if you can salvage some 2×4′s.  You might have to do some de-nailing but it will save you $$ and keep them out of the landfill.  I found some for my shed and playhouse.
• grow you herbs on top of your shed.  If you add some extra support and a flat roof you can throw some soil up there and grow your herbs.  Take advantage of the roof space and keep them away from the pets.
• work the farmers market into your routine every week.  Nothing like some fresh fruit and produce from local farmers.

fresh fruit and veg. from Fayette County farmers

good exercise, no noise, no fumes

mint, parsley, basil, etc.

Tags: green living, living green appalachia

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