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Going green is both good for the environment and if approached correctly, it can save you money. Some of the tips I like to share are the green tips that don’t cost you money. The notion of recycling is one that is easy to implement in our daily lives, but how much thought have you put into the notion of recycling your junk mail? My practice is usually to go through my junk mail by standing right next to the recycling bin, and I just toss the junk mail into the bin as I am sorting it. However, there is a way to not only sort it, but recycle some of this junk mail for your own immediate use.

Here are some tips that will help you get some use out of all that junk mail that you receive, and how this can save you money at the same time.

Many people are in the habit of making “To Do” lists during their busy week, such as errands that need to be run, items that need to be picked up from the grocery store, calls that have to be made, etc. There is an entire industry built around the creation and sale of small memo pads at the office supply stores. They’re just handy to have. It’s easier to quickly jot your list of items down on a piece of paper than using those tiny little buttons on your smart phone. They’re portable and disposable, lightweight and require no recharging.

Instead of paying money for memo pads recycle your junk mail in this fashion:

Open each envelope of junk mail.
Then, sort the papers by size.
Create a separate pile of non-reusable paper, such as pieces that are completely covered in writing on both sides or the glossy finish type of paper that doesn’t take to handwriting well. Toss this pile into your paper recycling bin.
Stack the reusable papers so that the blank sides are facing up.
If the envelopes are blank on one side, consider reusing them for task and store lists.
Staple each stack of same-sized paper in the top left corner. Alternatively, you could also cut the papers down to a desired size (e.g. halve the 8 1/2 x 11″ papers, or cut them into quarters).
Now you have a scratch pad for quick memos!
Put one pad in your kitchen for grocery shopping lists.
Put one of them in your car so you have a pad ready to use when you are running around town. (Of course, do NOT write on your homemade memo pad when driving!)
Keep a junk mail scratch pad on your night stand to record ideas or things to do before going to bed.
For quick notes, stick one in your purse or briefcase so you have something to write on when you are on the go.

There you have it. With just a stapler and a sorting methodology, the world is now a greener place, and you’ll never have to spend money on a memo pad again.

There are so many projects that can be done around the house if you just have the right information to know how to do them. There are many tips to help you make the projects that you are considering come to life. Read carefully to gain as much knowledge as possible.

To create the appearance of depth in a narrow or otherwise constricted room, hang a large mirror on the wall. The mirror will reflect the wall across from it, providing the illusion of a deeper space. For an especially nice effect, hang the mirror across from a wall that is painted or papered in a coordinating-but-different color.

When you set up your vanity lights in your bathroom, pay close attention to the shadows they cast. You don’t want to have your vanity lights set up in such a way that it is difficult to see what you are doing or in such a way that you appear to be veiled in shadows when you look in the mirror. Your vanity lights should be positioned in a way that provides a clear, usable working light.

Make the entrance area to your home a useful and attractive space by adding these essential items: A table with a small tray for items like key chains. A larger tray for outbound mail and the like. A bench for removing wet/soiled shoes or boots. Coat hooks. A mirror for last minute appearance checks. Improve the organization of your home and life with feng shui tips

Make each room in your home look expensive by adding one high-end piece of furniture. Each room needs a focal point; otherwise, everything just blurs together and the room has no sparkle. Choose one special piece of furniture; a great armoire, a trompe l’oleil chest, an oversize mirror with an ornate frame or something else special and unique to dress up each room. Your friends will think you’ve hired a designer.

If you are renovating a small room, consider making use of built-in mirrors. The reflection from a carefully-positioned mirror will make a small room seem considerably more spacious. A mirror near the window can add more natural light to a dim room. Avoid overusing mirrors or placing them opposite of each other, however, as this can create strange lighting effects.

When remodeling your bathroom, make sure you add sufficient lighting. People tend to focus on fixtures when remodeling their bathroom, and forget that lighting is important. Find lights that you can add around your mirror or medicine cabinet, and add ceiling lights that can easily be replaced should the bulb die out.

When considering a bathroom remodel, think small. A small budget can still mean a big impact, that looks much more expensive than it actually was. Replace towel bars, toilet roll holders, the mirror, and your light fixture. Add a coat of paint to really spruce things up. Your bathroom will look modern and updated without leaving a dent in your pocketbook.

Use feng shui tips to help you complete the many possible projects around your house. Completing even the smallest project will not only improve your house, but it will make you feel great when you accomplish completing the project that you started. Try implementing some of the pointers and feng shui tips you learned in this article, and get started on increasing the value of your home.

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