Furniture may have dropped in price in recent years, but the environment has paid dearly for it in terms of deforestation. Modern furniture may also contain highly toxic substances; poisonous to us and the planet.

Thinking about building a new earth-friendly house soon?  You should probably also pay special attention to protecting your investment from the same environment that you seek to live more in harmony with.

Formaldehyde is toxic to humans and the environment, and yet it's everywhere and in increasing levels.

I've been a convert of CFL (Compact Fluorescent Lamp or Light) bulbs for some years now as a way of reducing electricity consumption.  CFL's will save you money and don't require you needing to install different sockets as they are compatible with standard incandescent light fittings.