Q: I'm learning to treat myself with lit candles on a more regular basis, and I usually just buy assorted white pillars from IKEA, but I'm concerned about the petroleum content. I'm wondering if read...
Q: We just bought a sweet little mid century modern home. It's got hollow core doors that are stained dark brown. I am looking for ways to paint/glaze/refinish them so they won't look so cheap. Altern...
Q: What is a safe insecticide to use for herbs that are to be used for human consumption? Sent by J...
Q: I recently purchased a small herb garden - my first! But I'm not sure how to care for it. For basic herbs, how often do I need to water? Should I buy fertilizer? And what brands would you recomme...
We've got a lot of events and dinners coming up over the next few months, so we're gathering ideas. What are you planning to give as a hostess gift this year?...
Q: I have old hardwood floors, the finish is mostly worn off, and refinishing isn't an option. I used to rub this lemon wax stuff on them and they looked great, but I think it was toxic. Does anyone k...
Q: Do you know of any green alternatives to Draino? I've tried vinegar and baking soda with a boiling water chaser to no avail. Help! Sent by Erin...
Q: Is there a reusable alternative to cotton balls? Sent by Caitlan...
Q: I'm planning a big holiday party as my final Green Cure celebration, and I know evites are the most eco-friendly option, but I would really like to send paper invitations in the mail — 100% r...
Q: I was interested if you or your readers knew more about food composting. I am always looking for ways to better reuse and recycle but I can't seem to get a straight answer on what can be composted ...
Q: I was hoping your readers might have an idea or two to help me use up a particular type of item I've been accumulating: prescription bottles. I have a chronic illness and have to take lots of medic...
Q: We love our dining room chairs. Not only were they hand-me-downs from a grandmother but they are comfortable. They have seen better days, though, and now they need to be re-caned. BUT... this seems...
Q: I was doing some cleaning today, and noticed for the first time that on the side of my fridge (the side almost touching the wall, that, yes, I should have dusted long ago) had a ton of old magnets ...
Q: Our landlords are letting us paint, which is fantastic, and, what's more, they're also going to pay for the paint. We'd prefer to use a zero-VOC paint. Our problem? Here in Berkeley, American Pr...
Q: Last fall a local nursery unloaded 10 tarragon plants on me. (Ed. note: NOT pictured here.) They are doing great, and I would love to use them in my cooking. I read however, not to bother using any...
Q: I love candles (and I agree they are a good way to keep warm in the winter!), but I recently read about how they can be full of chemicals which get into the air when you burn them. So, I would lik...
Q: I completely agree that buying bleached/super soft paper towels and napkins made from virgin trees is irresponsible. But I've still gotten a lot of grief for using paper towels and napkins at all, ...
Q: Inspired by stories I've read on Re-Nest, I've been greening our bathroom and the products in it. But I've run across a problem. I'm a freckly redhead with über-sensitive skin, and any time I...
Q: I need some window coverings for a wall of windows that will give some insulation and be minimally visible in the day. A radiator runs along the bottom and I want to maximize the heat retained in ...
Q: I read this site and I see all these great suggestions for living green —all the beautiful bicycles and re-purposing and those gorgeous walls of plants. But the thing is, I live in northern C...
Q: I purchased a metal floor lamp which, as you can see, is totally coated in rust. I am not sure how to go about returning it to its original state, in part because I'm not sure what its original sta...
Q: I am wondering what other people do for reusable drink containers in the refrigerator. In the past I've tried (seemingly) dozens of plastic jugs and dispensers, all of which develop leaks or off sm...
Q: I have a structural concrete column in my house which I would like to make less of an eye sore. It's in the middle of my dining-living area. Any suggestions for what can be done to it? Sent by Ni...
Q: I recently purchased "iKlear Apple Polish" to clean my laptop and iPod screens with. The company claims that it is "environmentally friendly" but they do not disclose their ingredients on the bottl...
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