LIVING A GREENER LIFESTYLE

Your Home Can Be Clean And Green

(NAPSI)-You can help the environment and the economy--especially your own--by going over to the green side when you do your cleaning. Here are a few hints from HGTV's "Designed to Sell":

• Cleaning can have meaning. It's good to know that not only can your cleaning routine reduce allergens in the air, it can help you reduce stress by helping you give each of your possessions a place of its own.

• It's a cool idea to clean refrigerator coils regularly to avoid dust buildup for more efficient ventilation.

• Change filters in air-conditioning vents frequently.

• To restore the beauty of your outdoor surroundings, power wash all hard surfaces.

• When decluttering your garage or patio, instead of throwing lots of things away, find new purposes for them, such as using old flowerpots for storage containers.

• Take a look at your trees. If you don't see anything growing on a branch or limb, chances are it's dead and could snap off during a storm and hit your house or a family member. The same goes for broken branches. Cut them off or have a tree surgeon perform the task.

• Compost yard waste and use the decomposed matter as mulch when you plant.

• Reduce waste at outdoor barbecues by using washable dishware rather than disposable items.

Free Booklet

You can learn more from "Get Into the Spring of Things," a free brochure created by the experts at Sam's Club with tips from designer Taniya Nayak of HGTV's "Designed to Sell.'" Get further information about living green online at www.samsclub.com/spring and www.hgtv.com.

You can feel good and your home can look great when you get rid of dirt and clutter in an Earth-friendly manner.