Eco Friendly Decorating

There are many things you can do these days to decorate but also be keeping the environment in mind. Many of these ideas are better for your health and will also save you money and time.

* Use 100% Recycled Plastic Paint Trays*
Wash out your paint tray when you use it and save if for the next time you paint instead of throwing it out.

* Use No VOC Paints*
VOC stands for Volatile Organic Compounds. These compounds are found in many types of paint as well as other man made products. They let of dangerous fumes into the air for you to breath in while painting your room your favorite colour. No VOC paints allow area painted to used sooner and they don't have harmful fumes to breath in.

*Paint Brushes with Removable Heads*
Brushes that have these removable heads are easier to clean and use less water to clean.

*Drapery Liners*
Buying a curtain that has a drapery liner attached will help block out the heat in the summer time and keep the warmth in in the winter time.

These are only a few tips for ECO friendly decorating. Look for more on websites, books or stores.

Natasha :)