Think Green this Spring: 5 Tips for the Pacific Northwest

Washington is famous for the lush green forests around the Pacific Northwest. The evergreen state is something in which people in the area are very proud. Spring is one of the most beautiful times of year in the Pacific Northwest with the tulips in full bloom and the grass coming out of dormancy and soaking in all the rain. It is a vibrant time of year, and it makes you appreciate nature’s beauty a bit more. As you look around your neighborhood, you may be inspired to go a little greener to help preserve all the natural beauty. The folks at Greenwood Hardware have made huge strides helping the community by offering a variety of recycling programs.

Here are some other things you can do to make your home a little greener this spring.

1. Switch out those old light bulbs for more energy-efficient LEDs and CFLs. The cool lighting uses less energy, and the bulbs last much longer. That means fewer bulbs are headed to the landfills.
2. A hot water heater is a major draw on your electricity. Investing in a new hot water tank will make your home more energy efficient. Reducing the amount of electricity you use saves you money and reduces your carbon footprint.
3. Using eco-friendly paints to spruce up your home this spring will make you feel better about your family’s health and will reduce the risk of toxic fumes being released into the environment.
4. Consider using natural gardening solutions for your flowers and vegetable garden this year. Organic composts and fertilizers are perfect for your garden and safe to use without hurting the environment.
5. Fixing those minor leaks on your outdoor faucets and inside the kitchen and bath will reduce the amount of water literally going down the drain. Every drop saved counts. It doesn’t take much to replace a washer and stop the dripping.

You are proud of where you live and keeping it beautiful is something everyone will appreciate! Changing a few habits and fixing some very minor problems around the house can go a long way to saving you money and making your home a little greener. Head into Greenwood Hardware today to pick up what you need to go green this spring. Come on in, or contact us today.