Sometimes the hardest thing about making a change is knowing where to start. That’s why we invited members of the Kashi Community to join us on a tour of a home in San Diego where the residents have taken steps to make their lifestyle and home more environmentally sustainable. With Jennifer Schwab, a Sierra Club Green Living Expert and the knowledgeable homeowner as our guide, we discovered that with a little effort it&rsquos pretty easy to make our living spaces healthier for the environment and ourselves.

You don’t have to hit the ground running — sustainable living can start at a simple CRAWL, which is an acronym to help you get started on your green journey:

C — CFL’s. These eco-friendly light bulbs use 75 percent less electricity than traditional light bulbs.

R — Recycle. Find a drop off location near you or recommit to doing the sorting for municipal pick-up.

A — Air seal. Find the leaks in your home and seal them with water-based caulks to save up to 20 percent on your home energy costs.

W — Water. Don’t forget to turn off the water while brushing your teeth. It can save up to 2,880 gallons of water a year.

L — Lights off. Switching the lights off every time that you leave a room can save up to 35 percent on your power bill.

Once you have mastered the CRAWL, you can start to incorporate these Green for Free and Spend a Little, Save a Lot ideas into your life. Before you know it you will have created a healthier home environment.