Home improvements can be daunting.  But there are things that just about anyone can do that will improve the quality of their living space.  These are not only economical but environmentally helpful tips.

1. Switch light bulbs to energy efficient flourecent or LED bulbs.  Both are great but the LED although might be a bit more expensive at first last longer and are the most eco-friendly light blubs on the market today.  You can find them online for a fraction of what they cost at a store. 

2. Take advantage of the cash for klunkers appliance sales and upgrade your old appliances to energy star models.  The most important one is the refirgerator, switching to an energy star model can save a couple hundred dollars a year in electric bills.

3. Think about a new coat of paint for your interior walls, especailly the kitchen and living room.  There are a number of options out there for eco-friendly paints that dont have toxic fumes.

4.If you own a woodstove consider intsalling a few small fans in your house to help the efficiency.  Just two small fans placed correctly will help you heat your house tremendously.