Design & Lifestyle
Save energy with a toaster oven October 3rd, 2009
Say the word toaster oven and most people think of those old burning hot machines sitting on top of grandma’s counter when they were a kid (or is that only me?). In any case, a...more
Clothes Dryer Alternatives September 28th, 2009
Clothes dryers can use a ton of energy in your home, zapping resources and raising your bill. Luckily, there are plenty of options that will allow you to go dryer free most of the time. The...more
Green Your Home Office in Three Easy Steps September 28th, 2009
There are plenty of important steps to a greener home office, here are three of the biggies. 1. PAPER USE: The Worldwatch Institute notes that about 42% of all trees harvested are used to make paper....more
Clean Earth Eco-Friendly Drain & Septic Solutions September 25th, 2009
Clean Earth offers various products that take the place of what are normally some of the most toxic household products; septic system treatments and drain cleaners, although they also carry a line of basic eco-friendly...more
Newspaper as far as the eye can see September 21st, 2009
Many homes have the newspaper delivered daily without thinking twice. However, you should think twice. On the plus side the Newspaper Association of America (NAA), the average newspaper contains 35% recycled fiber content and they...more
Green Book Review: Renewable Energies for Your Home September 17th, 2009
I recently reviewed a new McGraw-Hill green home book - Renewable Energies for Your Home: Real-World Solutions for Green Conversions by Russel Gehrke; and overall I think it’s a good book for folks looking to...more
Recycle Your CFLs Safely September 16th, 2009
Compact Fluorescent Bulbs (CFL) may be better for the earth than standard bulbs, but there are some dangers to be aware of when handling your bulbs. These safety issues can make recycling your bulbs a...more
Save and reuse your water September 15th, 2009
Conserving and reusing water is essential. Water is not a never ending resource, even though it may seem like it. In reality, water is not technically becoming more scarce, but we are using more and...more
Green Product Review: Seventh Generation Emerald Cypress & Fir Toilet Bowl Cleaner September 14th, 2009
Product: Emerald Cypress & Fir Toilet Bowl Cleaner from Seventh Generation Uses: As you might guess this is for cleaning your toilet but cleans and deodorizes without the harsh fumes, harmful chemicals, or dyes that are...more
Save energy with a pressure cooker September 14th, 2009
There are all sorts of ways to save energy in the kitchen - but cooking with a pressure cooker is one of the best. Using a pressure cooker is a green kitchen move that not...more
