Outdoor & Garden Ideas
Cultivate Your Own Clean Air
Protect your family, reduce your health risks, save your money, and discover some of the best plants available to decorate, clean the air you breathe, and enjoy your own Habitat for Health home improvement. How you might ask? Well NASA research has consistently shown that living, green and flowering plants can remove toxic chemicals from indoor air. You can use plants in your home decor to improve the quality of the air and make your home a more pleasant place to feel better and enjoy life.
Some Background on Indoor Air Pollution
Beginning in the 1970s, both new and remodeled buildings were tightly sealed to reduce energy consumption. The building industry also turned away from natural building products and furnishings to synthetic products. Indoor air quality became a major issue as airborne contaminants were trapped in the indoor environment.
Carpeting is one of the major sources of indoor air pollution. Although newly installed carpeting produces the most complaints from emission of irritating chemicals, older carpets harbor dust, dust mites and microbes. Even though the outgassing of chemicals from some carpeting is known to cause serious health concerns, the building industry continues to rely heavily upon its use.
In August 1989, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) submitted a report to Congress on the quality of indoor air found in ten public access buildings. This report stated that more than 900 volatile organic chemicals have been identified in newly constructed buildings and that some levels were 100 times greater than normal levels. This report also stated "that sufficient evidence exists to conclude that indoor air pollution represents a major portion of the public's exposure to air pollution and may pose serious acute and chronic health risks." EPA estimated that indoor air pollution is costing tens of billions of dollars per year in medical costs and lost worker productivity.
Building Industry Solutions
Because of health concerns and vocal complaints by building occupants, ventilation was increased to purge the stale indoor air and introduce outside air. However, there are two inherent problems with increasing ventilation rates. First, energy-efficiency is compromised. Secondly, outside air is not always clean, especially in metropolitan areas. The building industry still has not adequately addressed the two-fold problem of providing indoor air quality and energy-efficiency.
How to do it yourself
Home improvement can include home decorating using healthy and economical combinations of material and technology to improve indoor air quality and energy-efficiency.
Visit the Habitat for Health web site regularly to get the latest updates, links, and valuable information like books on How to Grow Fresh Air and subscribe to get a free article each month about plants known to clean the air.
22 of 35 Review For Brooklyn 1-Light Outdoor Pendant
Anonymous ( 2020-Oct-10 )
VERIFIED BUYER
★★★★★
It will serve its purpose for what we got it but looks like cheap plastic so the appearance is definitely not "top quality". However, I have no doubt that it will stand up to the elements!
Jenny ( 2020-Oct-01 )
VERIFIED BUYER
★★★★★
This was so easy to put together! The plastic cover ties onto the frame and is able to fold under the base so it shouldn't disappear in a storm. I have weighed it down on the bottom with compost bags to prevent it being too wobbly in the wind but I would suggest putting it in a sheltered spot!
Jenny ( 2020-Dec-10 )
VERIFIED BUYER
★★★★★
We haven’t finished decorating that’s why plastic is still on but it is so practical and looks really lovely.
Annika ( 2020-Jun-03 )
VERIFIED BUYER
★★★★★
Mine arrived today. Quality is ok at the sale price (£195.99) but would be very disappointing at full price. The main problem is that they are quite small and low seated chairs. There is no sense of scale on the website product photos as they're all photoshopped against fake/stock backgrounds. It's something retailers should not do. So the chairs are not suitable for tall people, larger people or those who may struggle standing up from a small chair. They are certainly not luxury spacious seats to lounge on the patio in. Which is what I was hoping for. They look nice enough but eed to be 30-50% bigger.I wouldn't recommend buying them and I hope to return them.
Tracey ( 2020-May-21 )
VERIFIED BUYER
★★★★★
There are just the two of us living at home so this is a very comfortable and useful set for us. It’s also very well-made, the cushions match beautifully with all the green, garden plants around and it looks quite wonderful on our patio.
Rachel ( 2020-Dec-10 )
VERIFIED BUYER
★★★★★
This is a beautiful and well made piece of furniture. It was quite easy to put together and looks wonderful on our front porch. The price makes it an outstanding value!!
Julie ( 2020-Jul-21 )
VERIFIED BUYER
★★★★★
Just what I was looking for! Spacious and comfortable to sit on. The tool for helping to screw everything together was very helpful!
Michael ( 2021-Feb-18 )
VERIFIED BUYER
★★★★★
Is as described and fairly straightforward to put together. Just be aware that whilst there is free delivery over £40, if you change your mind you'll be response for return costs, which for furniture can be quite pricey.
Paul ( 2021-Feb-24 )
VERIFIED BUYER
★★★★★
Really easy to assemble and the cushions I’ve stored inside have remained dry - despite lots of rain - would recommend this item
Kathryn ( 2020-Jun-23 )
VERIFIED BUYER
★★★★★
Storage Seat was easy to assemble and provides needed outdoor storage for small frequently used items. Items remain dry and are easily accessible. Excellent purchase.
Lynn ( 2021-Feb-24 )
VERIFIED BUYER
★★★★★
Fits perfectly into my space. Easy to erect. Have weighted it down with 2 slabs and have started my seeds of in it. Looking forward to using it more over the year
Scott ( 2020-Mar-08 )
VERIFIED BUYER
★★★★★
Easy to put together and a perfect size for our patio furniture cushions. Delivery took a day longer than quoted, but not bad taking current lockdown circumstances into account!
Carla ( 2020-Jul-29 )
VERIFIED BUYER
★★★★★
I bought 2 and am I glad. I set up the boxes in like two minutes and put stereo gear in it for my patio. Dry and solid. We just had a week of 60 mph wind gusts and 10" of rain. Bothe boxes make great seats too and I found some cushions we had saved from another chair.I Split the cushon in halve and put each piece on a box and now have 2 more seats and nobody even know what they are sitting on. Great product,great price,and free shipping too!
Judith ( 2020-May-13 )
VERIFIED BUYER
★★★★★
Really good unit, simple to put together instructions very clear. Ideal for small spaces to you can hold quite a lot of shoes and the added bonus you can use it as a stool as it’s very sturdy when built
Mrs ( 2020-Oct-21 )
VERIFIED BUYER
★★★★★
A very sturdy container with great capacity. We have been able to fit 4 folding chairs, 2 umbrella chairs, 2 umbrellas, 6 chair cushions and an assortment of outdoor games. It looks unobtrusive on our patio and the whole structure seems solid and waterproof-it hasn't rained yet, so time will tell. The lid seems solid enough to be able to put potted plants on and use as a buffet table.
Deborah ( 2020-Aug-25 )
VERIFIED BUYER
★★★★★
Love this. A tree fell into our greenhouse so this is a good makeshift while we can't get out and have seedlings growing.
Catherine ( 2020-Dec-19 )
VERIFIED BUYER
★★★★★
Not the color I thought it was going to be, and during the assembly one of the screw holes was angled weirdly and too small so my boyfriend had to drill a bigger hole in the frame just so it would fit. I love it though! Wonderful addition to my backyard.
Anonymous ( 2020-Apr-22 )
VERIFIED BUYER
★★★★★
Great piece of furniture for our garden and easy to assemble
Ashley ( 2020-Jan-28 )
VERIFIED BUYER
★★★★★
Love these. Bought two. Were easy to put together and hold lots of storage. Also great extra seating.
John ( 2020-Nov-26 )
VERIFIED BUYER
★★★★★
These chairs are even better in person . So glad I ordered them. And the delivery was fast...they arrived quickly.
Stacey ( 2020-Feb-28 )
VERIFIED BUYER
★★★★★
Excellent planter, arrived well packaged and on time. A great addition to the patio.
James ( 2020-Sep-16 )
VERIFIED BUYER
★★★★★
Exactly as it says on the tin. Looks great, comfy, weatherproof and the focal part of my garden ........ happy TY