Here are the Re-nest posts that were hot this week: Counter top dishwashers, lessons learned from the Great Depression, energy-saving stove top tips, and some dirt on cleaning products.
Get all the l...
Almost halfway there, everyone! This is a good time to take a moment to congratulate yourselves on your accomplishments so far. Weeks Three and Four are both at least partly about defending our homes ...
Thinking about trying out Amber’s confetti Easter egg project? Try making the eggs even more festive by dying them with silk ties – the eggs will take on the pattern and colors of the fabric......
While doing the dishes this past week, we realized with a little embarrassment what a ridiculous amount of cups we were washing up for the day. A glass from the bedroom, a glass from the living room...
Qnuru's new line of solar lighting combines high efficient LED lights coupled with quality solar panels and enclosed in as many recyclable materials as possible. See some of their distinctive designs ...
Everyone can glean inspiration from this list of top urban farms in America. Not only do they make use of urban spaces that would otherwise harbor just asphalt, but they give people in the community a...
THIS WEEK
• The Company Store Organic Bedding Sale
• HerbTrader Free Shipping
• Velocity Sale
• Structured Green Sale
• Amenity Home Linen Pillows Sale
• EConscious Marke...
There's not many 30 year olds we know who would be willing to spend their money on environmental awareness, or for that matter, use it to build a boat made of plastic water bottles......
A few things worth checking out today: A discussion on the usefulness of the word "sustainable" in design, a recycled bouquet, an egg crate lamp, and recycled wood mirrors.
Get all the links after th...
We've shown great Easter decor ideas on Apartment Therapy, like Susie's roundup of Non-Annoying Easter Decor. After seeing the hilarious music video "20 Things To Do With Matzah," we wanted to focus...
Well, are you even cutting back? Some are speculating that people are saving money by cutting restaurant and to-go dining and actually doing more home cooking. But even in our home kitchens, many of ...
Last week I got to visit Dr. Brent Ridge (yes, Martha's Dr. Brent) at home, because I'm helping him work through the 8 Step Cure for a radio show on Martha Stewart Radio. HE is a fascinating charac...
Annie Leonard, one of Time Magazine's 2008 Environmental Heroes, lives in a charming Craftsman-ish bungalow in Berkeley, Ca.
What won't surprise you, if you're familiar with Leonard's work (have you ...
We don't have an heirloom dining table or even an expensive one for that matter. But we like it quite a bit and hope to hold onto it for a long time so we're always happy to find more ideas for ways t...
Farmer’s Market season is coming soon, and to us that means weekly fresh flowers! We’d love to bring this Flower BagPack to the market instead of bringing home the traditional cellophane bouquet w...
By now, everybody knows that the green movement is red-hot! And while most of us are embracing the new craze, it's easy to get lost in the sea of information cropping up. The non-profit Green Buil...
Hotel Costa Verde, Costa Rica used to be just a lodge until they added a fully outfitted, two bedroom suite made from a refurbished 1965 Boeing 727 airframe. Photos after the jump....
The egg is a symbol that dates back to medieval times, representing Easter and Passover. In some traditions, the dyed hard-boiled egg morphed into the painted or dyed confetti-filled eggshell. And so,...
This green "statement" chandelier is composed of reclaimed wood and fabric......
We've pretty consistent about this one: We don't wear our shoes in the house. There are plenty of reasons why, the No. 1 being that shoes track in dirt, toxins, and allergens.
But we're pretty lax wh...
When we're thinking about cooking an inexpensive meal, we waltz right past the seafood counter. Fish and budgets usually don't mix. But in an article in The New York Times, Melissa Clark reminds us th...
We use a lot of lemon zest. In fact, it's a safe bet that at any given time there are two or three naked lemons lurking about the kitchen. We stick them in plastic bags or containers and put them in t...
This massive three-story home in the Corona Heights neighborhood of the city has been featured in several media outlets recently. What makes it so special? Turns out it is green on top, blue on the in...
We are consumed with jealousy that our readers in Australia and New Zealand have access to this lovely and eco-friendly furniture from Formway. The PLI line combines environmentally sustainable mat...
Lots of fun stuff to browse through today in the green blogosphere: A debate about plastic bags (are they just a distraction?), a very cool bookshelf, a look at Green Dwell Home II, and Green Patriot ...
You've reached the halfway point! As with any big project your enthusiasm may have started to wain, but take heart, this is an exciting week where your home is beginning to take shape. Week Four is ab...
For decades zip lock bags have been a go-to for holding snacks. But trying to reuse them can be messy and eventually they fall apart. That’s why we really like these reusable cloth snack bags from ...
This is not your run-of-the-mill salt and pepper set. No indeed. These shakers were created by UK designer Alex Turner and are made from "used and bruised" standard British 8 pool balls. They've ...
Apple's Macs become more green with each release but how about this sofa constructed from nothing more but recycled Mac II's? Vote after the jump....
With spring in the air, we've been using our bike more and more for grocery trips. We have our eye on these colorful, recycled and recyclable panniers, once we're ready to upgrade. They sport a waterp...
We love our stainless steel water bottle, but hadn't thought much about options for children until we came across these adapters, which turn a stainless steel bottle into a BPA-free sippy cup....
We all have orphan socks, victims of the Bermuda Triangle otherwise known as the washer/dryer (and why is it that it's always the cute ones to lose their partner?), but before you throw them away co...
This comes as a follow-up to our Plastic Bag in the Tree post from March. A fierce March wind storm left a plastic bag in one of our trees and we were searching for a way to remove it (it's not as eas...
We're getting a kick out of the Drops Chair by Camilla Hounsell Halvorsen (a finalist in Inhabitat's Spring Greening Design Competition). It's like the Papasan chair we had in college, but so much coo...
These pics above are from an apartment I recently visited that was impeccable. While it wasn't my style, I had to admire all the work that had been done and all the smart decisions that had been made....
Here’s a great inexpensive solution for people with little time, or little space for vegetable gardens. This storage container garden, called the EarthTainer, utilizes the principle of capillary act...
Meet my new obsession: Live Wire Farm's timber accessories. The man behind Live Wire Farm, John Robohm, sent a few of his beautiful creations — a couple wall hooks, some spoons, napkin rings...
There are plenty of good reusable lunchboxes out there (see 9 Cool Lunch Boxes and Bags), but few are as stylish and compact as these from Aladdin......
At first glance you might wonder what is up with all the patches and stains on this couch. But actually, that's the way it's supposed to look! The fabric on this Studio Sofa from Environment is ma...
Forget paper towels. Newspaper leaves mirrors and glass streak-free. Here's how...
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This is very cool: the Berkeley, CA Farmers' Markets are the first in the nation to eliminate plastic bags and packaging from their three weekly markets. It's all part of a larger "Zero Waste" campaig...
Hollywood farmers' market shoppers are pretty spoiled – strawberries always seem to be in season, heirloom tomatoes and corn linger through the winter, and one never has to do without avocados. ...
We've given you a lot of tips on what kind of gardening you can do in a small space, from how to make an herb garden in one pot to planting a windowbox. But for urban gardeners with zero outdoor space...
Growing up, we were surrounded by older women. Grandma was one of 8 siblings ... so the "Great Aunts" were permanent fixtures in our household.
I loved them fiercely, but they were different. They sa...
We've been looking into other alternatives to backyard grilling. When we moved last Fall, we lost our access to beloved backyard BBQ setup and have been looking for ways to accomplish the same thing o...
We’ve been waiting for this a long time – San Francisco has taken the first steps in political action against junk mail with a resolution for a ‘Do Not Mail’ registry. If you feel like we do, ...
I've dreamed about having suntube skylight like those from SunTek or other manufacturers ever since I first saw one. While this DIY suntube won't replace those from traditional manufacturers, it would...
April showers bring May flowers, so the story goes, and we've been happy to see a little rainfall already this month. But April tends to bring with it showers of a different kind, too; springtime alwa...
If you're looking for high-quality wood furniture that will stand the test of time and not break down or fall apart (a very green idea indeed), look no further than Chicago-based Jason Lewis. ...
C'mon, how much of your life has been wasted fighting with the pull cord on vinyl blinds? Here's a great way to upcycle them, so you can finally tear the ugly things down......
Start your Monday off right: Take a peek at HGTV's 2009 Green Home (and maybe win it?), tour a paper recycling facility, take a strip washing challenge, and get some answers to this question: Can comp...
When we tell people how dirty our oven is after roasting a chicken, they are incredulous. No one believes that, after roasting a Zuni-style chicken (meaning that chicken is bone dry, with no added fat...
We came across some needlework pillows while exploring Uptown Modern the other day, and upon inquiry discovered that they were from a company that salvages vintage needlework and makes pillows and f...
This week The Washington Post Home & Garden section focuses on laundry and clothes: find energy-efficient washers, read Tim Gunn's advice on closet organization, and tour a redone laundry room. ...
You've heard of hybrid vehicles; get ready for hybrid housing. This type of construction combines modular, prefabricated parts with a site-built home to save money and reduce waste. Via Prefabcosm, ...
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