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  1. Green Living in Apartments

    Several apartment complexes are nowadays taking initiatives to reduce their carbon footprint. The most common way to do this is by a recycling program. The rents in such complexes may be higher since the complex management pays for curbside service. Before finalizing on an apartment, be sure to inquire from the landlord about the building recycling. You should follow best practices and only recycle acceptable items. Make a list of items that qualify for recycling and put it up on the refrigerator so that you can check before chucking.green-living

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  2. How to use a Jute Table Runner

    Some people choose to use a table runner as a decoration when the dinner table is not being used while others prefer to use table runners with either table linens or placemats for dinner parties. A table runner can be used with or without a table cloth underneath it, depending on the formality and style of the event. natural-runner

    The length of a table runner should be 12” longer than the width of the table, so that the edges of the runner have a 6” drop. The table runner usually looks good when its width is approx. 1/3rd the width of the table. Center the table runner on the table so that equal amount of linen or table shows on each side of the table runner. If you keep the table runner on the table while dining, mak

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  3. Crocheted Jute Coasters

    While coasters are mainly used during the hot summer months when our drinks sweat with condensation, jute made coasters are perfect for the spring weather. Making use of only a few materials, jute coasters are extremely simple to make for a crocheted.Crocheted-Jute-Coasters

    If you try to crochet jute too tightly, it will make it tough to insert the crochet hook. Make an effort to loosen the gauge. When weaving the tail at the end, weave it slowly and carefully. Weaving it through multiple stitches is very difficult and needle nosed pliers might be required. Crocheting with jute is not easy and it takes time to get used to it. Do not give up. Your last coaster will definitely look better than the first.

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  4. How to Use Jute in Your Garden

    Many of us are thinking differently about the Earth - for example, Burlap makes an environmentally-friendly and great weed barrier. This natural and inexpensive jute fiber material provides months of protection against gradual degrade and weeds while adding nutrients to the soil when it decomposes. It is economical and easy to use.

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    When scattering out the seeds, you can lay a strip of burlap on the ground and make holes through the fabric in which you can place your seeds. Permeable burlap also acts as mulch in order to keep the soil moist and warm. You can also cover this permeable fabric with traditional mulch if you do not like its look on top of the ground.

     

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  5. Winter Gardening with Burlap

    Generations of gardeners have been using burlap for many gardening tasks. Jute is a versatile fiber and is used to make rope, twine and other products along with burlap. Twine and burlap are safe to use in a vegetable garden. They can provide valuable nutrients to the soil as they decompose.

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    Burlap is a useful barrier for weeds all around the year, particularly usefully in the garden during winter. Inexperienced gardeners frequently use just plastic as a protection against damage from frost, only to be disappointed when the plants get damaged because of moisture collecting under the plastic and freezing. Since burlap is permeable and doesn’t trap moisture, it is a safe material for use when covering t

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  6. Jute Pillow Cases – Decorative Products for Home

     

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    Apart from furnishings, carpets, furniture, rugs and crafts made out of jute, these natural fibers can also be used to make various other attractive home décor products such as placement mats, pillow covers, table covers, table runners and many more. Different varieties of jute products can be made use of to make your home eco-friendly and stylish looking. Pillow cover can change the look of any room in your house in just a few minutes. If you prefer to have a contemporary look in your house, try using black & white and neutral colors with a hint of bold color. Cotton, silk, velvet, jute and cotton/polyester blend are some of the common fabrics u

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  7. Jute Rugs – Wonderful Addition to Your Home

    Jute rugs are extensively sold all over the world because of a combination of impressive appearance and durability. Made of natural fiber and chemical free, these rugs add credit to its popularity as well. Jute fibers are naturally anti-static and have moisture regulating and insulating properties. These rugs have a luxurious texture and are very soft as compared to other types of area rugs. They are not exactly hard wearing and hence can be used on low foot traffic areas or bedroom floor where a soft feel to the foot is needed. However, jute can also be woven in complex patterns in order to create bold and sturdily textured rug that can endure high foot traffic.juterugs

    Like most of the other area rugs, jute rugs too get stained

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