If you have decided to start living green but are unsure about how to started, this post will give you a few ideas. Here are 6 tips for green living in your Cypress Village apartment. Switch to compact florescent light bulbs. They use 75 percent less energy and can last up to 10 years. That saves money as well as energy. Start a container garden. Many... [Read more...]

Keeping your apartment clean the green way is easy with the right cleaning product. Save time and money by making a multipurpose green cleaner at home. You probably already have the ingredients on hand. Simply mix 1 part apple cider vinegar with 1 part water and add a few drops of lemon juice. You'll be able to clean just about anything. Windows and Mirrors.... [Read more...]

One of the great amenities in our Cypress apartment community is the patio that is available in most apartments. With the fall season here, now is the perfect time to decorate your Cypress Village patio with the best fall flowers you can find. Your patio will look both beautiful and welcoming. It is only natural to want to decorate with the right fall... [Read more...]

There are many convenient ways to keep bugs at bay with some common household ingredients that you may already have in your home. Taking advantage of the great outdoors this summer may be a bit more challenging due to the predicted bug population boom. Since bugs can carry all kinds of dangerous germs and disease, take extra measures this summer to repel... [Read more...]

Earth Day 2012 is April 22 Get involved in Earth Day 2012, and be a positive influence, and resource of information for your friends and family so that they all have the knowledge and opportunity to contribute to a healthy future for our environment. Communities around the world come together to celebrate Earth Day by contributing whatever they can to saving... [Read more...]

There are many helpful resources out there to keep your recycling efforts successful in Cypress, TX. Be sure your recycled items are approved by paying attention to your local recycle guidelines. There are many variations of materials like glass, cardboard, and paper that simply cannot be recycled, and mixing some of these items (i.e. broken glass and paper)... [Read more...]

There are many ways to stay healthy and save money at the same time in Cypress, TX.  If you hane not already doe so, go check out your local farmer's market, and see for yourself how much better your food can be. There is a common misconception that so-called "health foods" are expensive, but if you take into account the actual cost on your health from eating... [Read more...]

Indoor Gardening is becoming a trend here in Cypress, TX! Jump on board and fill those empty window ledges with potted spices and vegetables to utilize year round. Get a fancy space saving indoor garden with artificial light, if you do not have enough sunshine in your windows. Visit your local farmers market, or garden supply store for seeds and supplies.... [Read more...]

There has been a noticeably increasing trend to support your local businesses in Texas for the past few years. Some do not realize that in order to sustain a healthy local economy, it is important to support our favorite independent local businesses every chance we get. Cypress, TX is saturated with great independently owned businesses nearby and in Houston... [Read more...]

We produce quite a bit of plastic waste in America – about 10.5 million tons per year.  Only about 2% is recycled.  While eliminated plastic from your life is near impossible, there are three types of plastic you should try your best to avoid using. If you look on the bottom of plastic containers, you’ll see a recycle symbol with a number in the... [Read more...]

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