The laundry room is an easy place to start greening your home, as it has only three major components: appliances, products, and clothing. Yet this small room greatly impacts the water consumption and energy use of your home.

As a home-owner or apartment dweller, one of the largest concerns one need be wary of, is the ever-existent threat of fire. If you live in a dry, chaparral-heavy environment such as Southern California, that threat is doubly present. Yet, even in the looming presence of this potentially life and home-threatening hazard, most of us are either unprepared or ignorant with regards to fire protection, fire prevention, and most importantly fire extinguishment

If you want an energy-efficient replacement for an old tank water heater or if you have limited space for a tank heater, like in a cabin or condo, then going tankless can be a great option. Tankless, or on demand water heaters operate on a simple principle: Heat water instantly and only when you need it. It's a great tool for conserving energy in your home.

With earth friendly products hailing from all directions, our green decor choices have shifted from a trendy fad to a way of life. Consumers are becoming more selective and most companies are taking the hints rather well. New products are lining the shelves of almost every major retailer and specialty stores are developing more substantial green product lists. Knowing what to look for and where to find it can save you both time and money.

What few may realize is that not all organic, green compounds growing in our homes are good for us. In fact, some are not only extremely toxic, but also very difficult to detect. Mold is one of the most common household "intruders", haunting almost every home from modern and air-tight, to dungy and drafty. And because mold grows at room temperature, the house is the perfect environment for mold to thrive in, growing on everything from tile, grout, wood, paint, plaster to fabric.

According to Nancilee Wydra, there are very simple steps we can take to liven up a dark or dreary living situation to curb anxiety and depression. Just follow these simple tips...

There are simple steps we can all take to ensure the safety of what ends up on our dining room tables. Instead of focusing on what is out of our control (which is most things), we can try to focus on what is within our control, by educating ourselves and our loved ones to ensure that the food we consume is free of GMO's, pesticides, irradiation, and hidden chemical processes.

Becoming a green-living proponent, and living by way of example is no easy feat. How do we empower ourselves to stand up for what we believe in, in the face of the daunting realization that we are "only one person"? The answer is A LOT. Here is a list of ways to stay pro-active, whether you are able to dedicate only one hour a week, or 40.

Water is a universal solvent because it dissolves more substances than any other liquid. That's what makes it a great cleaner. To increase its cleaning power, heat it up a little or augment it with baking soda or liquid detergent.

Another green cleaner in its own right, and a good partner to baking soda, vinegar is a wise substitute for harsh commercial cleaners.