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5 Ways to Reuse Kitchen or Bathroom Cabinets

POSTED  10 Nov 2009  |   COMMENTS {} VOTES

With a little effort, people can save items such as countertops and cabinetry, reusing them in another part of the home.

 
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Renovation Nation Slideshow: Building Dirt Cheap

POSTED  20 Nov 2009  |   COMMENTS

Steve Thomas travels to Falls Church, Virginia, and around Texas, to lend a hand with three very different building projects in this slideshow. + READ MORE

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7 Activities to Counteract the Thanksgiving Calorie Overload

POSTED  20 Nov 2009  |   COMMENTS

Well, I've never been a fan of gyms and if you know me, you know that food is by far my favorite hobby. In order to truly ensure that I don't blow up during the holidays I've got to get my a** in gear. Let's get down to the numbers. This is all based on a 130 pound individual. After these seven... + READ MORE

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Overwhelmed by Green Gift Advice? Shop Sustainably with 3 Simple Questions

POSTED  19 Nov 2009  |   COMMENTS

The holidays can be a stressful time of year. These simple tips will help you cut through the clutter and gift thoughtfully this season. + READ MORE

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Organic Gardening 101: 5 Tips for Avoiding Seed Catalog Overspend

POSTED  19 Nov 2009  |   COMMENTS

Seed catalogs are a sore temptation to every gardener. But unless you're careful, you can end up with a large bill, and a whole bunch of seeds that will never make it into the ground. Here's how to avoid seed catalog overspend. + READ MORE

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7 Green Gifts to Wow Your Thanksgiving Dinner Host

POSTED  19 Nov 2009  |   COMMENTS

Instead of picking up the usual hostess gift, look for eco-friendly alternatives. It may sound like extra work, but with so many green products available, it's more about thinking green as you shop. + READ MORE

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Hot New Art Installation: A Year's Worth of One Man's Trash?

POSTED  18 Nov 2009  |   COMMENTS

Last year, I undertook a project called 365 Days of Trash. For one entire year (as the name of the project would suggest) I decided that instead of throwing things "away" I would keep it all in my basement and see what happened. + READ MORE

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Gorgeous Eco-Friendly Wrapping Paper Helps Art Students In Need

POSTED  18 Nov 2009  |   COMMENTS

We're all for making your own gift wrap with upcycled scraps, or simply skipping it altogether. But if you really want some professional wrapping paper, we suggest Earth Presents. + READ MORE

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Avert a Food Crisis: 5 Tips for Saving Phosphorus in the Garden

POSTED  18 Nov 2009  |   COMMENTS

Phosphorus is a prescious resource that is increasingly scarse supply. That could mean serious trouble for our global food system. But there are things we can do to keep the phosphorus cycling in our soils. + READ MORE

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5 Must-Have Books for Urban Gardeners

POSTED  18 Nov 2009  |   COMMENTS

Here are five great books for the urban gardener in your life. + READ MORE

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Find Tool Storage Made from a Mailbox, A Worm Bin, An Earthbox, And More On Craftster

POSTED  17 Nov 2009  |   COMMENTS

Craftster has some great ways to compost your holiday scraps, create pretty plant hangers, and grow your greens. + READ MORE

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Start a Family Feud: Separating Siblings Leads to Faster Garden Growth

POSTED  17 Nov 2009  |   COMMENTS

When you dump a packet of seeds into a pot of soil, you probably don't think who their parents where, but recent research suggests that you probably should. A study conducted at McMaster University found that individual plants of the same species actually change their growth patterns depending on... + READ MORE

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12 Ways to Declutter for the Holidays

POSTED  17 Nov 2009  |   COMMENTS

Here are some ideas for decluttering your life, just in time for the holidays. + READ MORE

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Decking the Halls with Old Tin Cans? Submit Your Best DIY Holiday Decorations

POSTED  16 Nov 2009  |   COMMENTS

Halloween is over and Thanksgiving is just around the corner and that means one thing: It's time to string up the holiday decorations. Whatever your decorating has involved in the past, this year is the perfect time to create some new traditions. It's a way to slow down, reduce waste and... + READ MORE

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Is It Really Time to Paint?

POSTED  15 Nov 2009  |   COMMENTS

Whether your walls are looking dingy or faded you may be able to revive them without having to paint all over again. Here's how. + READ MORE

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Hit the Bar (a Lot), Then Make a Commemorative Table

POSTED  15 Nov 2009  |   COMMENTS

A collection of bottle caps gets a chic display setting when its turned into a colorful table. + READ MORE

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