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29 Oct 2009 IN HOME & GARDEN | COMMENTS
Concrete countertops are being used by more designers than ever but are they areally eco-friendly? Some are and some aren't. + READ MORE
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28 Oct 2009 IN HOME & GARDEN | COMMENTS
When you own a house, there may seem like a never-ending list of things you want to improve, whether cosmetic -- like finally replacing peeling wallpaper or adding a splash of color with new paint -- or more functional, as with more insulation in the attic, or a more efficient heating...+ READ MORE
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26 Oct 2009 IN GREEN-MATERIALS-GUIDE | COMMENTS
The countertop is the showpiece of your kitchen, but it has to be functional and durable, too. Just as there are many styles to fit any taste, there are a growing number of green options available, depending on your budget, how you use your kitchen, and how green you want it to be.+ READ MORE
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26 Oct 2009 IN GREEN-MATERIALS-GUIDE | COMMENTS
Kitchen cabinets often take up the most space in your kitchen, responsible for storing everything from your pots and pans to dinnerware and more. Since they take up so much of your space, it's really important that you choose green materials, not just for the planet, but for your personal health;...+ READ MORE
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20 Oct 2009 IN GREEN-MATERIALS-GUIDE | COMMENTS
When it comes to building or renovating a home, there are few simple choices. From styles and colors to location and design, there's an awful lot to consider, but, thankfully, you don't have to settle for materials whose production or use has a big-time negative impact on the planet. Here to help is...+ READ MORE
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20 Oct 2009 IN GREEN-MATERIALS-GUIDE | COMMENTS
Your kitchen is the heart of your home, so it's easy to see why so much time, energy, and money gets spent on just that one room. From floor to ceiling (and the cabinets and countertops in between), there's a lot that goes in to making a green kitchen, and a lot of choices out there; while that can...+ READ MORE
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20 Oct 2009 IN GREEN-MATERIALS-GUIDE | COMMENTS
We all walk on it every day, but don't often think of it. It's underfoot, and, for many of us, out of mind. But just because you trod on it every day doesn't mean you shouldn't pay pretty close attention to the materials that make up your flooring. Here are a few tips to find the best green material...+ READ MORE
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14 Oct 2009 IN HOME & GARDEN | COMMENTS
Which is greener: washing dishes by hand or using the dishwasher? Find out that and a lot more in How to Go Green: Dishwashing.+ READ MORE
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14 Oct 2009 IN HOME & GARDEN | COMMENTS
Eco-friendly green kitchens begin with eating green, but it doesn’t end there. Find out why a green kitchen is great for your home and the environment.+ READ MORE
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3 Oct 2009 IN HOME & GARDEN | COMMENTS
The vintage refrigerator jars that were a common item in the 1920s - 1950s are still available and are a great addition to the modern kitchen. + READ MORE
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2 Oct 2009 IN FOOD & HEALTH | COMMENTS
A warming soup to use up some of the extra zucchini you have on hand+ READ MORE
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14 Sep 2009 IN HOME & GARDEN | COMMENTS
In this age of green thinking, eco-myths are spreading like wildfire. Sometimes finding out the truth can be really difficult. Replace old wives' tales with modern green truths in our quiz: Would You Fall for an Eco-Myth?
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8 Sep 2009 IN HOME & GARDEN | COMMENTS
Mason jars have more used than just canning those jams and pickles. They can be used for everything from storing Legos to creating a solar light. Here are 50 of the best ways to use the jars in Grandma's basement.+ READ MORE
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4 Sep 2009 IN HOME & GARDEN | COMMENTS
Want to keep a green house but are tired of the invasion of flies and bugs? Try these 7 herbs to keep away everything from flies and mosquitoes to mice and fleas. Cheap, green, and it works! No more chemically induced migraines!+ READ MORE
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3 Sep 2009 IN FOOD & HEALTH | COMMENTS
I wrote earlier this week that I took on a 100 percent local week of eating. I found these local shrimp and decided to use them with my beautiful romaine heads. + READ MORE
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