Category Archives: Eco Friendly

Eco-Friendly, earth friendly steps everyday.

Keeping Cool Inside: Saving Money And Energy With Solar Screens

by Texas Homesteader ~ 

Solar screens significantly reduce the heat coming into your home through glass windows. We made our own solar screens in an afternoon!

Read how solar screens save you money keeping that summer heat OUTSIDE where it belongs!

Solar screens on sunny windows can significantly reduce heat coming into your home. #TexasHomesteader

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Using Vintage Kitchenware: Grandma’s CorningWare

by Texas Homesteader ~ 

For the past several years I have been mindful of the type of dishes in my kitchen. I don’t want inexpensive, cheaply-made items. I want cookware that will serve me for years.

One of the most-used items in my kitchen is my collection of CorningWare. These covered glass casserole dishes are safe to use in the oven or microwave.

And they clean up in the dishwasher. That kind of versatility works for this country girl!

I love my grandmother's vintage CorningWare covered glass casserole dishes, for the oven or microwave, and of course dishwasher safe. #TexasHomesteader

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Embracing A Zero-Waste Lifestyle To Eliminate Trash

by Texas Homesteader ~ 

To eliminate trash from coming into our home I’ve learned how easy it is to make some items myself. From spice mixes to yogurt to homemade soaps, it’s surprisingly easy & reduces the amount of packaging trash entering our home.

(have I mentioned lately how much I hate plastic??!!)

Embracing zero waste, low waste, low trash life with repurposing, recycling, composting, make it yourself. #TexasHomesteader Continue reading