How great is this take on the "Keep Calm and Carry On" posters? We gave up dryer sheets not too long ago, but we'd like to incorporate these little guys into our laundry routine. They're reusable and ...
You know that person who stands in the aisle at the grocery store, unscrewing the bottles of shampoo or dish washing liquid or laundry detergent to see what they smell like? Yep, that's us. We're p...
We spent a few hours helping clean house last weekend for the 'rents, and room after room of wood floors meant we used the Swiffer to our heart's content. But tossing the cleaning pad and reaching for...
We've blogged before about our love for Method products, but do you know how the company started? It was founded by two newly graduated college grads —one a chemical engineer, and the other an...
We were discussing kitchen sponges with some friends recently (riveting party topic!) and were surprised to hear that one of them discards and replaces her sponge every week. Certainly this isn't such...
Just read about these new biodegradable trash bags from Green Genius. Which brings us to a few questions. First of all, do you use biodegradable trash bags? And, do you believe in them?...
Week One of the Green Cure has one assignment: get rid of one thing. But if you had add one thing to you home, we’d suggest an extra recycling bin…...
We recently told you about 5 ways to control odor in your home. Then we came across this handsome object, a bamboo charcoal cube. Not only is it good looking, but just in case it can be a super disc...
Room and clothing fresheners and dewrinklers are great. They can help cut down on your dry cleaning bills, eliminate overwashing of clothes and neutralize pet odors. But the idea of spraying chemi...
Just in time for the Fall 2009 Green Cure... A big goal for us this year was to clean and organize our home, and part of that meant minimizing. So, once we went paperless, we had a lot less need for...
It happens to everyone: sometimes there’s an unfortunate odor in your house – maybe it’s coming from your garbage can, something that burnt in the kitchen, the bathroom or the litter box. Our ...
Q: I recently decided to become a "green cleaner" and have started creating my own cleaning solutions from baking soda, white vinegar, etc. I have found DIY recipes for almost every cleaning need, but...
Ever since we posted about those Twist Euro Cloths, we've been meaning to get our hands on them. Since ridding ourselves of our paper towel habit, we knew we needed a replacement, and fast. So, this...
Yes, that thing is a washing machine—a washing machine designed to use steam on small loads (so that people can do their laundry individually). We were always taught growing up that small laun...
Although we're not a big fan of antibacterial products, there are times when hand sanitizer is better than nothing. But rather than the chemical laden versions, why not try and make your own?...
Q: I am wanting to clean my wedding dress. It has been hanging in my closet for 7 years since I got married. I don't expect it to become an heirloom, but I do have some idea of wanting to turn it int...
Our sink has been draining very slowly for months; but, complete laziness has kept us from doing anything about it. Last night when we were brushing our teeth, we realized that we'd let it all go to...
To be honest, the only things we’ve ever thought banana peels were good for were to fill the compost and to make people fall. Then we came across these genius ways to reuse the slippery guys… ...
It seems like most everyone we know has a dishwasher, supposedly the optimal way to get your dishes their cleanest and save water. We don't have one, so we wanted to find out what tweaks we could m...
It was only a matter of time before an eco plumbing association cropped up and that time is now. Within the past year 3,000 plumbers have become certified under the auspices of GreenPlumbers USA......
If you haven't fully given up your clothes dryer yet in favor of a clothesline, there is one small (OK, really small) thing you can do to make your laundry routine a little less wasteful. Give up the ...
As in sham-poo! While driving to work the other day and getting our daily dose of NPR, we heard an interesting segment on the history of shampoo and a number of people who are giving up the lather ...
Ah, the kitchen. The heart of the home does a lot of work and expends a lot of energy. Reduce your use by implementing the following tips......
If you're like us you hate throwing anything in the regular garbage. It seems like such a, pardon the pun, waste. But there's some stuff you just don't know what to do with. Check out our list pl...
What does being organized have to do with being green? As we can attest from personal experience...plenty. Getting organized can help you take steps towards a more sustainable life, and we've got ...
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