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    See 8 Better Eco-Friendly Finishes For Your Home At Eco Experience At The Minnesota State Fair

    Consider greener finishes for your home, that's what Eco Experience wants you to think about at the 2014 Minnesota State Fair from Aug. 21- Sept. 1. Follow these basics: reduce, reuse, recycle. You can make your home greener with these cool 8 environmentally sustainable options from Natural Built Home. They’ll be with us at Eco Experience to offer more expertise and home design advice as well!

    1. Use locally made cabinets with regionally sourced wood.

    2. Try open shelving.

    3. Water saving fixtures, such as low-flow kitchen faucets reduce the amount of water that is wasted in the kitchen and bathroom.

    4. Repurpose old furniture for a statement vanity piece or use a mirror made from repurposed materials.

    5. Reused items also have a unique character and give the design a stylish eclectic feel.

    6. Counter tops can be made from recycled materials that would've otherwise ended up in a landfill.

    7. American made recycled paper counter tops are warm and resilient.

    8. Purchase energy efficient appliances. It's easy really.