Here are some of my 2008 “green” resolutions that I would like to share:

Drink your own water. Why pay for bottled water when the sources in your own home might be safer? Test or have your tap water tested. Then install the appropriate filter on your kitchen tap. Think of the all the time and money you will save: going to the store, store plastic bottles for return, go back to the store. And now we know that carcinogens leach out into the drink in recyclable plastics. Learn more from http://www.nrdc.org/water/drinking/nbw.asp, then go buy your Thermos at www.thermos.com.

Walk, rake, & shovel. Leave the combustible power tools in the garage and get a good amount of exercise while doing your snow and leaf chores. http://factorylawnandgarden.com

Clean your house — don’t chemically infuse it! Did you know that lots of what we eat also cleans? Lemon, vinegar baking soda and salt are the bases for a chemical free clean house. Make your own http://www.care2.com/greenliving/make-your-own-non-toxic-cleaning-kit.html or use safe brands www.citrusmagic.com.

To learn more or schedule a whole house evaluation call Kaja Gam Design at 914.923.2393.