Design & Lifestyle
Want cleaner indoor air? August 27th, 2008
37 reasons to take off your shoes at the door
A short post today. Click HERE to see 37(!) very good reasons to take your shoes off at home. I never thought of #13 (yuck) or #25 before but I really do like the idea of...more
Green Carpet for Your Home August 27th, 2008
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...more
Fix A Slow Drain Naturally August 26th, 2008
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...more
Quick & Natural Household Cleaning Tips August 25th, 2008
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...more
Earthworms for Your Home Organic Garden August 24th, 2008
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...more
How To Live Small August 23rd, 2008
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...more
Park Model Prefabs Go Modern August 21st, 2008
New Sustain 12-wide David Greene at Dwell notes that Americans have been living in prefabs for years- "they're called "Park Models," meaning they're wheel-less RVs designed to stay put in a trailer park. (Malibu is...more
Improve indoor air quality at home August 20th, 2008
Take off your shoes!
The number one way to improve the quality of your indoor air is to remove your shoes before entering your home. Think about it. All the toxins and crap (literally) that you track in on...more
Classic Furniture Designs From Cheap Sustainable Materials August 19th, 2008
Oriented Strand Board (OSB) is the stuff of building today, replacing plywood as sheathing and in floors. From an environmental point of view, it can be a mixed bag; there is little waste and smaller,...more
Beat Summer Heat Forever August 18th, 2008
Maybe not forever, but long-term solutions sure beat here and now solutions. You can make some changes to your actual home that will save you energy, cut heat inside the house, and keep costs lower...more
