This week, Re-nest readers were especially interested in a Green Home Tour inspired by Frank Lloyd Wright, a green concept kitchen minus the fridge, a simple green tip, and ... um ... Brad Pitt (someh...
Water bottles, skateboard decks, and hangers are all part of the green furniture showcased at Philly Heart Design. It's organized by the Salm brothers of Mio design and kicks off this weekend, fitting...
Escape month is long over, but, in light of the economic situation, we're tempted to create another theme: green escapism. For those with an extra $869 per night (tax is extra), you can get a room in...
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We've always been interested in composting right in our kitchen, so we've been looking at options: the Naturemill's gotten good reviews here, but it's not the only way to compost indoors. You could al...
These unique vessels are composed from a combination of natural and synthetic materials (all reclaimed or recycled) and hand turned on a lathe....
Just like the folks in SF, we're drooling over this Smilow-Thielle Chair (top left). The modern black sofa in Chicago, the Crate and Barrel Club Chairs in Boston, and the mid century sideboard in LA a...
If you're in the area this weekend, be sure to check out Austin's second-annual Maker Faire. This event, which is also held in the Bay Area annually, celebrates the DIY culture. It focuses on sustaina...
Can a house this huge be green? At least one person thinks so... but we're wondering what you think....
Here are some interesting things we spotted today: We're enjoying this skateboard upcycling trend -- check out 20 amazing examples. Also, letterpress posters by Douglas Wilson, a mini composter, and t...
We always have one eye open for new items that are easy on the environment as well as being well-made enough that they serve as good long-term furniture investments (which retain their Craigslist cach...
Last Sunday, we headed back to the Brooklyn Flea to check out five more local furniture designers chosen by Greenjeans for their Fall Furniture Festival. If you didn't make it, we're bringing it to ...
Chris and Lisa Goode’s Nolita penthouse is featured in this week's New York Magazine. Featured on the cover of the annual Home Design issue, the modern home overlooks the rooftops of the neighborh...
Remember those gorgeous vintage doors from that bold and colorful Austin house tour earlier this month? Discovery Architectural Antiques, in Gonzales, Texas is where designer Misty Adair discovered h...
We just stumbled on Popular Mechanics' 2008 Breakthrough Awards -- and, as you might expect, a number of the innovators and products they're recognizing have a seriously green tint. (Our favorite toil...
This interactive art project by artist Olafur Eliasson is one of the most engaging we've seen. It starts as thousands of white Lego blocks dumped onto a series of tables......
Wow, it’s quite the creative reuse frenzy in the blogosphere. Not only are we hosting Creative Use 2008, but we’ve been seeing great DIY repurposing around the Internet. Need some inspiration? Cli...
It's getting chilly and we're pulling out the blankets and eyeing the thermostat. We don't want to turn the heat on just yet, so we're looking for alternative solutions. Whether you want to make a big...
We're hunting for a new bookcase -- if only we lived in Chicago! This West Elm Cadman Spine Bookcase would be perfect. We also like the Danish modern teak bar in LA, these inexpensive shelves in SF, a...
We operate under the notion that every little bit helps. In fact, we think that it's consciously making those small decisions that makes it easier to tackle the big decisions. With that in mind, we br...
We know that camping season is just about over, and Escapes month is long gone, but we still thought this smart little gadget merited a mention. It's a little early to talk about stocking stuffers, bu...
If you join a community-supported agriculture (CSA) co-op, and they give you more food than you can use, are you helping the environment or hurting it? Slate's answer may surprise you....
What do you reuse? And how do you do it? Let us know, because we're looking for readers' photos and creative reuse projects. The first 15 ideas we post will get a free AT T-shirt (get all the details ...
Is it weird that we want to make sweet love to this room? Featured in this week's New York Magazine, this home office oozes romance. "The Fornasetti 'Fiori' wallpaper in Lisa’s office came from Col...
Clearly, consumers are being encouraged to reduce their reliance on plastic shopping bags, but it's going to be a while before they're completely obsolete. In the meantime, perhaps you're stockpili...
We are always trying to save money on electricity. No matter what we do, it's not always easy to follow through. We have selected four items that we thing will help you with your eco-friendly project ...
If you missed this one when we blogged about it last year, check out the hobbit-like eco-house that Simon Dale built for himself and his young family in just four months, with the help of his father-i...
Often, as we scour magazines, web sites, etc. for interesting green home ideas, we come across homes and products that are far out of our price range. Far, far, far.
But that doesn't always mean we p...
A computer left on all the time uses twice as much energy as a refrigerator. Click through for 7 tips for making your PC a little more eco-friendly....
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Our architect friend Ann Porsmose built much of this house herself. Just one of the many ways it is green: it's designed to ...
We were having a discussion with a neighbor the other day, and he mentioned he kept every single baby food jar from his daughter’s early days. Initially shocked that he kept them all, we quickly und...
We really like FLOR -- they have a great return and recycle program, and they make beautiful carpet squares and rugs. We've even fallen for the look of these new Halloween-themed rugs.
However, we've...
The folks in the UK sure do love sheds. Here's a couple unique ones made from recycled plastic bottles!...
These CB2 Fu Dog Bookends wouldn't really work in our apartment -- but we love them anyway. We're also digging this mid century recliner in New York, and a Robbsjohn Gibbings armchair in LA. And the b...
A number of our friends and coworkers have been raving about their new toilets, which seems like a funny thing to go on about. But not if you know about the great deal going on in Austin. Not only wer...
Hey take a look at this: interesting, industrial lamps from lawnmowers, comfortable stools from rattan poles (is it possible?), super small and super cool apartment units from Italy, and a water footp...
The San Francisco Chronicle reports that while construction techniques continue to improve, allowing stronger houses to be built with less wood, we're still using more wood overall....
What do you reuse? And how do you do it? Let us know, because we're looking for readers' photos and creative reuse projects. The first 15 ideas we post will get a free AT T-shirt (get all the details ...
It's been shown that simply having a display that shows your energy consumption will help you cut down and save money. In these frugal times, it's always best to be able to save money. British Designe...
If you've got an old set of sunglasses, nonprescription, or prescription lenses lying around, there are several organizations that are happy to take them off your hands. For low-income families and ...
AT:SF, I recently read somewhere that handwashing silks and cashmere is better than drycleaning. Do you guys do this? If yes, do you use any special soap for it?
-MN
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To most of us, going "off the grid" sounds like an extreme, almost impossible, sort of utopian green idea. However, in some corners of the U.S., people are making off the grid living a reality. Lots o...
New York's filled with social climbers, though they're not usually like Japanese artist Tadashi Kawamata. His elevated social experiment—one that includes raw lumber, construction scraps, and found...
Lots of people are looking for a less expensive way to keep their house comfortable this fall and winter. In parts of the country with a nearby supply of firewood, a wood fireplace or stove might be ...
Just because it’s getting colder doesn’t mean you need stay indoors. Michelle Kaufmann, the brains behind the mkLotus and the Smart Home, has devised an inexpensive and environmentally friendly wa...
A little earlier today, we asked you about your biggest green stumbling blocks. Now we're curious: For those of you who have children, are they trying to keep you in check?
Do you have a pint-size ec...
It's nearly that time of year to retire the cold-to-the-touch cotton sheets and prep the bed with cozy flannel sheets. If yours are getting tired like our penguin sheets, consider turning those into d...
Today we've got our eyes on some vintage Craigslist goodies: A 1940s dresser in LA, a 50+ year old metal hamper in SF, mid century magazine rack tables in Chicago, and an antique quilt rack in DC.
Ge...
What do you reuse? And how do you do it? Let us know, because we're looking for readers' photos and creative reuse projects. The first 15 ideas we post will get a free AT T-shirt (get all the details ...
We've all got something we could be better about. Don't we? Some people don't like the quality of a CFL bulb. Some can't stand the mess and/or smell of food scrap recycling/composting. Others don't th...
Werner Sobek's view of the sustainable future is hard edged and uncompromisingly modern: glass and steel abound....
We remember when Vanessa over at Green as a Thistle unplugged her refrigerator. We thought to ourselves, there goes her green lifestyle experiment -- that fridge will be running again in a matter of d...
It's been a bit since we've fawned over Dutch furniture designer Piet Hein Eek's innovative pieces. His latest collection, called simply Waste, was unveiled in a pop-up shop as part of London Design...
Apples are one of the most familiar signs of harvest. They are wildly common this time of year, bouncing out of farmstand bins and piled up at the market. And yet they're available year-round, the Red...
In honor of National Fair Trade Month, we're taking a look at some of the social, economic, and environmental impacts of common pantry ingredients. Last week, we found a number of Fair Trade cocoa pro...
Whether you're for it or against it, the $700 billion bailout bill was signed into law. And believe it or not, there's something in the bill that makes us glad that we use our bike for transportation ...
We had a question not too long ago about cleaning diamonds with vodka -- but what about cleaning other things?...
Even if we were lucky enough to find some cast-off decorative molding like this, we'd never be able to get it home. But we still love the combination of the smooth, simple stone top resting on a mis-m...
We've spotted these real wax flameless candles around and think they're a more affordable alternative to the expensive Oxo Candela lights we so admire....
As much as some of us would love to have a spread of solar panels soaking up energy atop our roofs, we're intimidated by the price tag. And rightfully so: a 2-kilowatt system could set you back as muc...
Radiant barriers reflect heat away during the summer and reflect it in during the winter. They are easily added to existing homes at little cost....
We've found some great stuff on Craigslist today: a B&B "Charles" style sofa in LA, art deco streamline teak club chairs in SF, a set of two CB2 Trig bookshelves in Chicago, and a vintage 1950's Danis...
What do you reuse? And how do you do it? Let us know, because we're looking for readers' photos and creative reuse projects. The first 15 ideas we post will get a free AT T-shirt (get all the details ...
When we're a little under the weather (like today) there's nothing like curling up on the couch and reading through our favorite blogs. Here's some stuff we thought you'd like: creative wrapping solut...
No, it's not Halloween yet, but it is time to think about bats. Finally, the fall air is cool, crisp, and free of bugs, and building a bathouse is a great way to reduce the number of flying pests yea...
Welcome to a new week at Re-nest.
We've still got T-shirts to give way, and we're still looking for your creative reuse ideas! (Get all the details here.)...
We awoke this morning to a very chilly apartment. Worried that our inner thermostats had simply turned soft from the summer weather, we checked the temperature online and it was in the low 30's! ...
When browsing though The Container Store recently, we were struck by how eco-unfriendly the stacks of plastic bins must be (and thought guiltily of the ones we have stashed under the bed). Just as ...
When it comes to organic textile goods, K Studio is one of our favorites. We've loved their pillows for years but only recently came across these lovely stretched canvas pieces on Design Public......
We all still use alkaline batteries and we usually just throw them out after our high-powered devices hunger for more. Using rechargeable batteries is one way to go, but what about all those other bat...
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