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Dads Build an an Eco-friendly Mancave on Renovation Nation (Video)

18 Jun 2009  IN HOME & GARDEN |   COMMENTS

How many dads does it take to build an eco-friendly man cave? When Steve Reilly Jr. of Boston wants to build an eco-friendly office in his back yard, which they dub the 'man-cave,' 4 dads work together to make it happen. In the Renovation Nation Episode: New Orleans, LA—Greening a Historic B&B,...+ READ MORE

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Feed 8 For Under $100 With This Green Frugal Feast: Father's Day Brunch

17 Jun 2009  IN FOOD & HEALTH |   COMMENTS

With Father's Day right around the corner, it's the perfect time to get everyone together to celebrate your fabulous dad. Brunches on Father's Day are always so impersonal because that's a day when everyone decides to go out. Further, your conversation can get drowned out by the crowds.+ READ MORE

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What Tools Should I Get Dad for Father's Day?

16 Jun 2009  IN HOME & GARDEN |   COMMENTS

Dads like tools. You may be thinking of getting your father a tool set for Father’s Day. Today, most tools are made cheaply overseas and don’t often last for more than a few years. So if you want to get Dad a set of tools that will last him the rest of his life, you should get him a set of...+ READ MORE

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How to Convince Your Family Contracting Business to Go Green (Video)

15 Jun 2009  IN HOME & GARDEN |   COMMENTS

On the Tucson episode of Renovation Nation we featured a father-and-son contractor team. The son, Nathan Kappler, was poised to take over his father's business. Working with your father can be rewarding. However, from a business standpoint, working with your father is always challenging, because...+ READ MORE

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Steve Thomas Goes on Tour, Talks About Woodworking and Father's Day

15 Jun 2009  IN HOME & GARDEN |   COMMENTS

On my upcoming media tour, we're going to be discussing Father's Day and looking at a couple of different hand planes, a couple of tiny little block planes and 24-inch joiner planes. Modern planes can be plugged in, but a good handheld plane is a treat to use.+ READ MORE

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7 Easy Around-the-House Projects to do with Dad for Father's Day

12 Jun 2009  IN HOME & GARDEN |   COMMENTS

I grew up on a farm. My dad is a farmer out there in Iowa, and he's well-versed in carpentry and mechanics as well as agriculture. He's added three rooms onto his home by himself and fixes his own tractors and combines with the help of his hired hand. Growing up, I used to assist him in his work....+ READ MORE

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Great Green Alternatives to Traditional Gifts for Dads and Grads

8 Jun 2009  IN WORK & CONNECT |   COMMENTS

June is a big month when it comes to hard-to-shop-for occasions: dads (at least the ones we know) never really want anything, and grads (or at least the ones we know) prefer cash to anything else. But if you have your heart set on wrapping up a gift that really means something, check out these green...+ READ MORE

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Try These Easy English Muffins

14 Jun 2008  IN FOOD & HEALTH |   COMMENTS

I made these English muffins to go along with my Eco-Benedict for Father's Day, but they are good with all kinds of things. I like toasting them and then melting a bit of cheese on top of them. These turned out to be quite tasty, but they didn't puff up as...+ READ MORE

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Make Dad a Father's Day Organic Breakfast He'll Love

14 Jun 2008  IN FOOD & HEALTH |   COMMENTS

When I asked my husband what he would like for his Father's Day breakfast, he unhesitatingly said Eggs Benedict. I always figure that there are a couple of days a year when you can eat whatever fat and cholesterol you like...+ READ MORE

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Meet An Expert Dad: Christopher Gavigan, Executive Director of Healthy Child, Healthy World

13 Jun 2008  IN HOME & GARDEN |   COMMENTS

That's because Christopher runs the nonprofit Healthy Child Healthy World, (formerly CHEC the Children's Health and Environmental Coalition). Healthy Child Healthy World works to educate parents and caregivers about the risks to children associated with some very common products and packages. In...+ READ MORE

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Meet an Expert Dad: Dr. Harvey Karp

12 Jun 2008  IN FOOD & HEALTH |   COMMENTS

When I first met Dr. Karp it was at a busy gala with lots of noise and lots of people. A new mom came up to us with her screaming daughter on her hip and introduced herself to the good doctor. Within 2 minutes the baby was gurgling and giggling even though it seemed like Harvey had just been talking...+ READ MORE

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Meet an Expert Dad: Raz Godelnik, CEO of Ecolibris

12 Jun 2008  IN HOME & GARDEN |   COMMENTS

If you, like my 14 year old daughter Layla, really love to read---she voraciously devours 5 or 6 books a week!--you might have some green guilt. Because, yes, that wonderful cliffhanger, that thoughtful prose, or if you're like me, the growing collection of "FILL IN THE BLANK for Dummies," used to...+ READ MORE

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Meet an Expert Dad: Kevin Schwartz, Founder of BabyGanics Natural Cleaners

10 Jun 2008  IN HOME & GARDEN |   COMMENTS

Dad of of 21-month-old Tyler, Kevin Schwartz has a cool business making what I believe is some of the best-working and safe-enough-to-drink household cleaners with his line Babyganics.+ READ MORE

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Meet an Expert Dad: Jeremiah McElwee of Whole Foods

9 Jun 2008  IN FOOD & HEALTH |   COMMENTS

My good friend Jeremiah just became a dad--again!Natural Dentist Toothpaste Both the kids' and adults' version of this toothpaste are great, and contain no sodium lauryl sulfate, which can aggravate sensitive gums.+ READ MORE

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Today on TreeHugger

3 Jun 2008  IN HOME & GARDEN |   COMMENTS

Tell us; would having more money make you happier? Share photos of your garden; win a giftcard to the Discovery store! Buy Pop something green using TreeHugger's Father's Day Gift Guide. All this and more, today on TreeHugger!+ READ MORE

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