Avoid the CO2 emissions associated with flowers grown in hothouses and flown vast distances. Plant bulbs, take cuttings of long-lasting shrubs, or plant patches of native wildflowers.
Kingdon TIMBER MART
PO BOX 670, 34 DEYNCOURT STREET
Lakefield, ON
K0L 2H0
Phone:
705-652-3361Fax:
705-652-8188Store Hours
Monday - Friday 7:00 - 5:30
Saturday 8:00 - 4:00
Closed Sunday
TimbrTips
Use energy efficient light bulbs. Fluorescent or LED bulbs use little energy and are available at your local TIMBER MART.
Check often for leaky faucets. They waste more water than you may think.
Make sure to put pads on the legs of furniture to keep them from scratching your floors.
Being organized helps reduce stress. Check our the Rubbermaid organizing products at your local TIMBER MART.
Spring allergies getting to you? Get rid of that dirty carpet and replace it with hard wood floors available at your local TIMBER MART.
Don't know if your weatherstripping needs to be replaced? Close the door on a paper bill and see if it slips through easily. If it does, pick up some new ones at your local TIMBER MART.
Keep the doors of large closets closed. They are just more space to heat/cool.
Insulating the walls between rooms can help sound proofing. Insulation is available at your local TIMBER MART.
Painting the walls in your toddler's room with high-gloss paint makes them easier to wipe down. High-Gloss paint is available at TIMBER MART.
Don't always leave your cordless drill battery on the charger. It still uses power after charged
Remember that closing your windows not only keeps heat in, but it also keeps heat out. If you have A/C don't forget to keep your windows closed
