Home & Garden
SIGG Bottle Liners Do Contain BPA! August 23rd, 2009
Being that this is green home blog, we don’t often discuss things like reusable water bottles, which are a more on the go green topic vs. home topic. BUT since this is big news, eco-health...more
Don’t slack on green cleaning when back-to-school schedules heat up August 21st, 2009
Once back-to-school time gets going (soon!) it’s easy to run out of time quickly. Everyone in your family is busier and it’s oh so easy to buy a package of conventional cleaners to quickly wipe...more
Hyper Caffeinated Organic Yard Care August 18th, 2009
You may LOVE coffee but you know who else does? Ok, yeah it’s me, but your yard also adores caffeine, or at least the grounds left over from your morning brew. Why amp up your yard...more
Extending Your Organic Garden Into Autumn August 13th, 2009
Although summer is winding down, your organic garden can still remain strong and offer lots of food choices for an Autumn harvest. Before planting your fall garden, make sure you do some basic maintenance of your...more
Locate Special Offers and Rebates from ENERGY STAR Partners August 12th, 2009
Just an FYI, ENERGY STAR makes it pretty darn easy to save energy and money at the same time. At the ENERGY STAR website they’ve got a deep search function that’s built to help encourage...more
Are Hairy Legs Green? August 9th, 2009
Actually yeah they are. If you don’t mind going leg commando, hairy legs have smooth legs beat, at least on the eco-front. Some research notes that as many as 2 billion razors get tossed into...more
Sneaky bathroom water saving tips August 8th, 2009
The saving more water issue really isn’t all that complicated. In fact, you can sum it up in three little words - use less water. Wow. Right? However, for those of you who might like...more
New small home plans that are realistic for families August 6th, 2009
Most small home plans you encounter are perfect if you happen to be a single person or couple, but many are completely inappropriate for families with kids. 5 Elements Design is looking to change that....more
7 Ways To Conserve Water and Energy in the Bathroom August 4th, 2009
Keep it green from the get-go. If you’re building or remodeling, invest in an earth-friendly tub. Diamond Spas and Durat both have eco-friendly options. Durat is especially cool making tubs of solid material with recycled...more
How To Cut Heat Loss and Conserve Energy with Evergreen Tree Windbreaks August 3rd, 2009
The following is a special report from Fast Growing Trees Nursery about how to effectively lower your energy costs, improve your landscaping, and save money all due to trees! According to The Department of Environmental Protection,...more
