Products offer eco-friendly way to mow, redecorate

Two products not only help the environment but have health benefits to the users.

The recent celebration of Earth Week is yet another reminder that we have a responsibility to do our part in helping to preserve the environment.

Here are two products that not only help the environment but have health benefits to the users. 
 
• Fiskars Reel Mower — has been touted to promote greener grass with eco-friendly benefits.

And there’s no need for gas or dangerous electrical cords with these scissor-like blades. And you won’t have to clean up those oil and gas spills with kitty litter in your garage anymore because you don’t need gasoline, spark plugs or electricity.

The health benefits include walking, no loud noises or trembling handles to fight with and absolutely no more gas fumes or annoyed barking dogs.

If you have a small yard, this product may work great for you. But for those of us who live on acreage we may have to wait for the heavy-duty solar-powered version that I’m sure is in the works.

For more information visit www.fiskars.com

• For years I have had a love-hate relationship with wallpaper. I love the look but I hate the mess and the smell of the glue during installation and removal. There have been many improvements over the years including liners and other adhesives that have made applying and removing wallpaper much easier.

Recently, I came across a company called Skata Products. They make a variety of decorative wall stamps that can be applied to virtually any flat wall surface.

The stamp can save you money while the eco-friendly benefits include waste elimination and the health benefits of not having to use glue.

With a number of stamps to choose from, the instructions say to apply a light coat of paint on the stamp and then apply it to the wall. When you want to change the wall all you do is paint over the existing pattern. Starting at $40 per stamp, it seems quite cost-effective. For more information, go to www.skataproducts.com

Now go out and create your own unique comfort zone!

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