Green Living
Confused about what green means? Find out how your personal choices can affect the world we live in. Whether you're dining or driving, we'll show you how to be more eco-friendly.
Which Works Best: Laundry Pods, Powder or Liquid Detergents?
Stop Hand-washing Your Dishes!
Does Your Fridge Water Taste Bad? Here's How to Fix It
Why Gift Recipients Have a Surprising Preference for Sloppy Wrapping
Is All That Shines Really Sterling Silver?
Why Porcelain Has Been the Most Prized Ceramic for Centuries
How often should you dust your dorm room?
Dorms: Can you get athlete’s foot from the dorm shower?
How often should you clean your dorm room?
Spring Cleaning Tips and Tricks: Kitchen Edition
Laundry Symbols Explained: A Guide to Garment Care Labels
9 Great Uses for Toothpaste Besides Brushing Your Teeth
Companion Planting: The Do's and Don'ts of Growing Plants Together
Straw Bale Gardening: A Beginner's Guide
How 'Lasagna Gardening' Helps Create Healthy Soil
How to Remove Scuff Marks from Shoes
10 Most Infamous Stains in History
Is stainless steel really impossible to stain?
6 of the Biggest Houses in the World
House Hunting? Be Prepared to Win a Bidding War
Do You Have to Tell Buyers Your House Is Haunted?
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So you have a bunch of green tomatoes. Here's how to ripen them indoors. Learn more about how to ripen green tomatoes.
If you're a transient apartment dweller, these 22 tips will show you movable methods of apartment modification. Learn ore about these 22 ways to save energy and water in an apartment.
From apples and figs to bananas and guavas -- and hops. Learn more about 66 things you can grow at home.
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Passive Solar energy is great... it is free, clean, simple, and functional. Learn more about DIY passive solar heat for your garage.
Can I really compost that? Yes — you can compost almost anything that's made of 100 percent natural components. The microbes, and natural decomposition, will do the rest and your garden will thank you.
No stiff jeans, bunchy shoulders, or wrinkled pants. Learn more about line drying your clothes with these tips.
Craftsters create themed crafts to celebrate our Earth. Learn more about the 5 top earth-themed crafts.
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Did you know that you can use diluted coffee to fertilize plants? Most house and garden plants can benefit from the added nitrogen boost.
Quick and easy projects that show your cell phone you care. Learn more about these seven ways to make a cell phone stand from junk drawer materials.
Stay cozy all winter long with these ideas. Learn more about these 35 ways to winterize your home.
Don't get mad, do yoga. Learn more about these 8 yoga moves that'll help keep you calm and collected over the holidays.
By Sara Novak
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Pad packages with reusable materials or items destined for the garbage or recycling. Learn more about the 10 alternative packing materials.
Composting tips for the apartment dweller. Learn more about building a compost box in your apartment.
Everything you've ever wanted to know about blackout curtains but were afraid to ask or how I learned to stop worrying and love blackout curtains. Learn more about considering blackout curtains to save energy and control light and noise.
During the winter months, your crawlspace can be a source of cold floors and lost heat, but blocking your vents may not always be the best way to compensate for this. Learn more about blocking crawlspace vents during the winter.
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Your feline friend can benefit from your old cardboard box stash. Learn more about making a cat scracher from recycled cardboard.
Heated garages aren't good for cars. Learn more about giving a cold shoulder to heated garages.
Putting plastic on your windows during the winter can save $270 annually. Learn more about conserving energy with plastic window insulation.
Learn the eco-groovy way to dispose of these novelty lamps. Learn more about disposing of lava lamps.
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It is safe for the environment and a fraction of the cost. Learn more about making your own eco-friendly dishwasher detergent.
You can create artisan breads and pizza easily and cheaply with one of these. Learn more about making a homemade pizza stone for $5.
My dogs are not happy campers in the winter. Every morning my husband takes our two hefty dogs for a one-hour walk on our rural road. Learn more about DIY dog booties.
Your trophies can go to making more trophies or possibly some art. Learn more about where to donate old trophies.
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Indoor and outdoor plants will thrive with these natural, soil-boosting fertilizers commonly found in the garbage cans of compost-free homes. Learn more about instantly fertilize plants wth these three kitchen scraps.
Once you get your full compliment of used and refurbished tools, the search is on for reclaimed and used building materials for your home project. Learn more about finding reclaimed building materials near you.