Yesterday Emily showed us how to make a number of bathroom cleaners with just a few simple ingrediants. Along the same lines we're going to show you how to make your own eco-friendly laundry detergent with only 3 ingredients, it only takes about 3 minutes and it's cheaper than the regular stuff. We got the recipe as a gift from an Aunt and it works great!
Remember this great Athropologie inspired Ikea Hacked Bedside Table? Well it was one of our favorite transformations and we've been checking out the designer Britt McMaster's crafty blog Cucumbersome ever since. In light of our Home Hacks month, we'd thought we'd introduce you to the fun website and highlight a few of our favorite DIYs and tutorials.
We all use a sponge to clean our dishes and clean up in the kitchen (hopefully not the same sponge), but unfortunately this tool can be one of the most unsanitary items in our house. Rather than throw it away, there are ways to disinfect them. Cook's Illustrated is known a 'America's Test Kitchen,' so we'll take their word for it that this is the best way to clean a sponge.
We love anything spy related or James Bond themed. That's why we love this hidden jewelry box DIY over at Design*Sponge. Not only is it super sleuthy, but it's also space saving with it's dual-purpose function &mdash we can just hear the Bond music going in our head as we make one.
Ever wonder how container architecture works? Where do the containers come from, how are they modified and exactly how much do they cost? Well, we're hoping to do a container house at our architecture firm, so earlier this week we headed to the south side of Chicago to Vaccaro Trucking, Inc., a container shipping, storage and modification company.
One of our favorite summer treats is caprese salad; it tastes so good and it's fresh because we can get 2 of the 3 main ingredients, tomatoes and basil, right from our own container garden. We've previously thought it was too bad we have to go to the grocery store for the fresh mozzarella, but with this 30-Minute Mozzarella recipe from The Seminal, we won't have to!
Amongst all the grief, despair and disaster in Haiti there is a bright spot: abundant and free sunshine. In addition to the generous monetary support that's been donated to the nation, many solar power companies are using their equipment to bring immediate need to an electrical grid that has been completely devastated.
We love wallpaper &mdash there's so many great ones now out there, but the thought of installing it can be a little overwhelming. That's why we love blogger Chez Larsson's ideas on other ways to use wallpaper in the home. So whether you're looking for other ways to incorporate wallpaper (without actually putting it on the wall) or are looking for ways to put your scraps to good use, check out some great ideas after the jump.
Did you get inspired by the Green Inc. clothesline photos? If you're obsessed with drying racks (like us), are looking to start line drying your clothes, or you're looking to upgrade to the ultimate drying rack, Urban Clothes Line is a must see! They've got every air drying apparatus you can think of for apartment dwellers, home owners, outdoors or inside... and more.
Beds, check. Night stands, check. Bedding, curtains and an organized closet, check. What else would make a complete bedroom? An alarm clock of course. And while they tend to make us cringe a bit, we're thinking these eco-friendly buzzers will make waking up in the morning a little more manageable.
In response to a New York Times article discussing the virtues of line drying laundry in the midst of community opposition, the NYT blog Green Inc. called out for its readers to submit photos and experiences of their clotheslines.
Permeable pavers help improve the quality of water, reduce pollution and the impact on local storm water and sewage systems, while still providing a solid and sturdy surface, sometimes even suitable for vehicals. All of this is good, but given the wide variety of options, price ranges and installation techniques keeping track of what works best for each individual situation can be overwhelming and confusing.
As a designer, I've always held on to magazines for inspiration, and have kept up subscriptions to Dwell and Architectural Record since I began architecture school years ago. Well, because of new remodeling project and at the urging of my fiance, I recently came face-to-face with my collection had to scrap about half of my magazines. I was unhappy about this, but I knew it was time to let go, plus there's so much that can be found online these days. Then I saw another bloggers post about her fantastically organized magazines, and was feeling a little regret...
When we were cruisin' for nightstands on Etsy yesterday, we came across some pretty cool headboards and beds. We're in absolute awe of the skill and craftsmanship some of these sellers have, and what could be better than resting your head on something that's high quality, one-of-a-kind and handmade?
Last week we were looking at the Apartment Therapy Flickr pool for nightstand inspiration. This week we're looking through our next favorite source, Etsy, for some stylishly green bedside tables. Take a look at some of our favorites after the jump.
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