Green Living

Glass cleaner is used on everything from windows to the kitchen table to the bathroom mirror. But is it safe for your laptop or other electronics? Will it scratch the screen or simply give it an amazing sheen?

By Sara Elliott

When a criminal takes your money, jewelry or electronics, he also snatches your peace of mind. Here's how to recover what's yours and reclaim a normal life.

By Emilie Sennebogen

Add drama to a drab corner or coffee table with a tried-and-true decorating secret -- vignettes. Assemble your favorite objet d'art and a few flea market finds, and voilà, you've just scored high-design dividends without laying out a lot of cash.

By Julie Douglas

10 of the biggest trends in interior home design also happen to be 10 eco-friendly! Don't think shabby, think chic.

By Julia Layton

A cluttered house can leave your life disorganized and stressful. Knowing what to keep, what to put away and what to throw out can make your home harmonious and family members far more agreeable.

By Christine Venzon

Do you want to learn simple ways to help preserve our planet? Discover some small steps we can take every day that can help save our planet. Check out these Green Living pictures to learn how.

By Marie Bobel

You've probably come across solar panels before, but what about solar shingles? It's the same idea as the solar panel, but in a much smaller scale. And they'll probably save you more money in the long run.

By Echo Surina

While the term "green building" may bring to mind such extreme tactics as harnessing wind power or lining our roofs with solar panels, it's actually much simpler than that. And it can save you a ton of money.

By Bambi Turner

With all of the choices available to us when it comes to lighting, it's easy to get confused over which option to choose. Fortunately, lighting manufacturers have paid attention to the green movement, too.

By Bambi Turner

Yes, Virginia, there is a way to be eco-friendly and decorate with flair. These recycled wallpapers started as phone books and diapers, but they're ready for your walls now!

By Cristen Conger

The initial costs of installing a green roof are much more expensive than the costs of other roofing methods. But a green roof could save you money -- while saving the environment -- in the end.

By Elizabeth Abbess

Home energy audits find the drafty cracks, power-hungry light fixtures and outdated appliances that make a home less efficient. Do energy audits make a difference, and can you do one yourself?

By Stephanie Watson

Is there anything worse than an inbox clogged with spam? How about a mailbox stuffed with take-out menus, furniture catalogs and grocery store circulars? Once and for all, how can you stop junk mail from piling up in your life?

By Josh Clark

One of these chairs is not like the others, especially if it's built locally and made from materials that meet environmental guidelines. How can you tell the difference when you're furniture shopping?

By Molly Edmonds

Do you think you're pretty green? Would you be willing to trade your comfortable flushing throne for a composting toilet? We thought not. But they might not be as bad as you think.

By Molly Edmonds

As the world confronts a water crisis, more people are recycling gray water at home. Left over from bathing or washing clothes, gray water can be used to water your garden.

By Josh Clark

There are lots of ways to improve your home's energy efficiency, but the best thing to do is to make sure you have enough insulation to seal your home's "envelope."

By Josh Clark

Air conditioning with ice blocks is taking root among some of the world's most powerful companies. Learn how air conditioning with ice blocks works.

By Jacob Silverman

Learn all about painting woodwork, including trim, baseboards, and wainscoting, in this helpful article.

By Fix-It Club

When you upgrade your heating and cooling equipment, major appliances, and windows, you are investing in energy efficiency. Learn tips on how to improve your home's energy efficiency and ultimately save money.

By Zolton Cohen & Collin Dunn, Planet Green

Once you've sealed and insulated the weak areas, routine cleaning and water conservation can further increase energy efficiency and save you even more money on your energy bills.

By Zolton Cohen

When you work on your home to make it more energy efficient and less expensive to maintain, you must also consider safety issues. Learn about making safe adjustments to your home to save energy.

By Zolton Cohen

Periodic cleaning and regular maintenance is the best way to improve your home's energy efficiency. For example, cleaning your refrigerator coils and your water heater's tank maintains maximum efficiency. Learn about home energy efficiency.

By Zolton Cohen

As energy prices rise, most homeowners are concerned about keeping heating and cooling costs down. Many simple steps can help reduce your energy usage. Learn how to keep those energy bills under control.

By Walter Curtis

Designing a woman's closet can be tough. There can be too many clothes and accessories for a limited space. That's why it's important to implement a good design. Learn how to design a woman's closet.

By Debra K. Melchior