Eco friendly houses - reality check
What do you see when you picture eco friendly houses? I used to picture odd shaped houses with lots of windows and solar panels. I thought of an eco house as a "cold" place that wasn't all that friendly. After learning a bit about what makes an eco friendly home, I have a new picture in mind. A picture that is warm and cozy. So what makes an eco friendly home and is it achievable in the real world? 
Yes, it is definitely achievable for the average family but it takes time to get there. Eco houses make use of new twists on old products. Take flooring for example. Eco flooring can be made from recycled bottles and reclaimed wood. I don't expect you will run out and change your flooring but next time you have to replace a carpet you can look at eco friendly options. These options will not cost you more than the traditional options available. When you need to paint a room, you can choose one of the many eco friendly paints available. You can cover your windows with eco friendly fabric from a fabric store instead of paying high prices for professional drapery. You can use eco friendly materials when doing a home improvement project or buy eco friendly furniture. You can plant eco gardens or grow an eco lawn. On the simple side, switch to eco friendly light bulbs and eco water systems. Turn your kitchen into an eco friendly kitchen or better yet create an eco friendly house plan.
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