These are some green do-it-yourself tips that are particularly useful if you decorate your house by yourself (as opposed to paying a company or some contractors to do it). The common point behind these tips is that we should use less chemical products that are harmful to the environment:

• Never throw unwanted paint down the drain where it can cause chemicals to build up in waterways.
• Use a natural fibre brush and apply a little paint at a time to avoid dripping. No-drip paints may contain polyurethane, which is an environmental hazard.
• Use borax instead of fungicide in your paste if you are papering walls and want to stop mould and mildew growing on paper.
• Choose linoleum or other nature natural resources instead of vinyl flooring when covering your floor, because they contain PVC.
• Never use lead-base paints because lead is a toxic substance.

What other green DIY tips do you have?