Green Home
Natural and Herbal Flea Treatment for Pets June 16th, 2008
We Tried it All: What Worked
After a recent move to the South, we learned--and the poor dog learned-- that some strains of superfleas are becoming resistant to typical preventative chemical measures such as Frontline and Advantage. Our Lab was tormented by...more
The Secret Energy Saver Even Bachelors Own! June 10th, 2008
In praise of the humble toaster oven
Ever since reading this article Microwave Ovens: the Curse of Convenience from Natural News.com, I swore off using the microwave. I'd only been using the microwave for reheating leftovers (and never nuking food when it's...more
When Should You Start A Green Home Remodel? June 9th, 2008
Start Green Remodeling Now
Personally, I think a green home remodel can start anytime; barring weather issues. If you live in Minnesota, let's not redo the roof in January. However, there are plenty of green remodeling projects that can...more
Relocating Your Home to New Ground June 7th, 2008
Moving Your Home Can Be A Green Choice
There are two main reasons you might move a house; I mean literally move a house. One, you love your house, but hate your land. If you think you've found greener pastures elsewhere, or are...more
Avoid the Human Dangers of Kitty Litter Dust, Naturally June 7th, 2008
We Try Three Alternatives and Reveal the Best
You may have never even considered this before going green, but there are real human dangers of kitty litter dust that you breathe in while changing the litter box. It's thought by some to be...more
17 Eco Treehouse Inspirations June 6th, 2008
Life in the Trees - Build an Eco Treehouse
Are treehouses a good green choice? Maybe. It really depends. There's an obvious footprint reduction - one, you sure aren't building on land, and you aren’t (hopefully) cutting down trees. Another perk is that many...more
Green Moving Tips to Try or DIY June 5th, 2008
First Step is to Pare Down your Stuff
Anyone who has moved knows there's no better time to get rid of the ridiculous amount of stuff you have accumulated before you move. Trust us. TRY: You've heard about it before, but oh, just...more
Find the Best Green Real Estate for Sale June 4th, 2008
Sustainable Homes for Sale
Say you're interested in a green home, but not interested in building. What next? Some options are that you could go green prefab, you could remodel your current abode in green style, or you could...more
The Small House Society May 29th, 2008
Live Smaller - Live Greener
Here's a society more folks should join up with; or at least learn more about - The Small House Society. Their mission: "Our desire is to support the research, development, and use of smaller living spaces...more
Green Cleaning Tips:21st Century Tupperware Parties May 29th, 2008
100 Communities Host New kinds of Green Parties
Need an excuse to get together after your local food potluck? Host a Green Cleaning Party. As the Chicago Tribune reported on May 21, green living is now fully mainstreamed, and there’s no better evidence...more
