Green Home
Beat Summer Heat without Beating Up the Environment July 1st, 2008
Greener Summer Cooling Options
Some summer cooling options are more earth friendly than others. For example, if you run AC through your entire house, all day long, it's a huge waste of energy (you're not in every room all...more
Naturally Clean Wood and Metal Fixtures in Your House June 28th, 2008
Non-Toxic Wood & Metal Cleaners
Most commercial metal and wood cleaners are chock full of dangerous toxins and chemicals that aren't safe for humans or pets. Not to mention, all that packaging cleaning products usually come in. Still, most of...more
Design a Green Home Office June 27th, 2008
Tips for Creating an Earth Friendly Workspace at Home
Whether you use your home office infrequently, such as for simply paying bill, or work at home full-time, you can create a space that's both user friendly and green. Use these tips to create a...more
Tips to Save Energy & Water at Home June 26th, 2008
Get Smart about How You Use Your Washing Machine & Dryer
Most of us have a washer and dryer at home and this is an area where your actions and habits can end up saving or wasting lots of water and energy resources. Of course, hopefully,...more
How To Green Your Hardware Store Trip June 25th, 2008
Tips for Saving Money & Going Green at the Hardware Store
Everyone loves a visit to the good old Home Depot, local hardware store, and so on. What you want to do though is make sure your trips to the hardware store are green; no going...more
How to Conserve Wood Resources in Your Home June 24th, 2008
7 Ideas for Building with Wood while Saving our Forests
We can do a lot to conserve wood resources. While of course wood is a popular and decent material for loads of home applications - from building, to furniture, to exterior items like fences, there...more
Green Your Home June 21st, 2008
Decorating and Buying Tips a Link Away
This week there are plenty of green home links you should be reading. Check out the following, green your home, and live better... What Type of Eco-Home Is Best For You?: Got no clue where to...more
Use Cork To Green Your Home June 20th, 2008
Cork Flooring, Walls, & More
As a home design material, cork seems a little funky. I always thought of cork as sort of flighty, a little soft, and possibly non-durable. I've also seen some pretty hideous cork applications commercially -...more
Home Water Efficiency Options June 17th, 2008
How To Green Your Home Water Systems
Everyone and their dog has heard of Energy Star - it's truly the darling of the eco-energy world. However, Energy Star, while good, is not the only energy and water saving option available when it...more
Using Reclaimed & Recycled Materials for Exterior Home Projects June 17th, 2008
Green Your Outdoor Living
I recently read this awesome post at CalFinder - Tools & Tips: Fencing Types that Just Say “Vintage”. This cool post looked at vintage fencing and why old can often be the best choice, both...more
