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  • Green Carpet for Your Home

    Technically green carpet is almost an unfair play on words. Carpet, by nature, is not so green. Having worked with people who install it, tear it out, and live with it, I know that carpet tends to be a pretty... more

  • WARNING: Fosh Auto Is a Political Scam

    I published a post last week about Fosh Automotive, saying that they hadn’t produced their promised electric miracle car. While skeptical of the car, I emailed them for details, and was told to wait. It turns out the whole project... more

  • Fix A Slow Drain Naturally

    Drain cleaner is noted as being one of the most toxic items found in the home. Traditional drain cleaners are full of chemicals that can burn your skin and eyes, not to mention the fumes your lungs are being exposed... more

  • Free Stuff: Win a Freebie Eco-Vacation in Mexico or a Hip Recycled North Face Jacket

    By Susan Seliger Eco-luxury is fun any time anywhere. Especially in Mexico – where Polartec is offering a Grand Prize of a free trip for two to the Hotelito Desconocido eco-luxury resort. The hotel, 60 miles South of Puerto Vallarta, has... more

  • 5 Tips to Find the Cheapest Gas Near You

    By Susan Seliger Sure, you know you should drive less and walk more. But when you absolutely have to go by car, why not find the cheapest gas around? Here are some web sites that will help you do just that.... more

  • Quick & Natural Household Cleaning Tips

    Instead of toxic, chemical heavy home cleaning supplies, try these ideas… Sparkling windows: Lightly spray windows (both interior and exterior) with a solution of 1/2 gallon cold water, and 1 1/2 tablespoons white vinegar. Wipe windows with recycled newspaper. If you... more

  • Earthworms for Your Home Organic Garden

    If you’d like to have an organic garden at your house, the first thing you need to do is get your soil in tip-top organic shape. Earthworms are key - there are other organic soil issues of course, but earthworms cost... more

  • How To Live Small

    Small homes are better for the environment than large homes. Why? Fewer materials are needed to build. Less resources are usually used - in terms of energy, time, etc. A small house leaves a smaller footprint on the planet. Small homes allow for larger... more

  • Good House News: Home Sales Down BUT Green Home Repairs Are Way Up

    By Susan Seliger The headlines are filled with the bad news — the housing market is in the biggest slump in decades. But there is a silver lining you may not have read so much about: Homeowners are doing more green... more

  • Beyond Climate Change 101

    Discovering a Life of Purpose Along the Way by Julie Hall at ProgressiveKid As with all meaningful change, there is no simple fix for our climate change crisis. There is no pill, band aid, 12-step formula, or “expert’s” advice to heal Earth... more
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