Big Picture Tips For Tightening Your Household Budget and Keeping It Green

Yesterday, I shared five small ways to keep your home cheap and green, and today, I'm back with five more ideas. These tips are definitely more of an investment — either in time or in money. But ultimately, they will have a net positive effect on your home, both in terms of your monthly budget and in its overall health. See if you've already implemented these ideas, and then leave your comments about other big-picture ways to improve your home.