Instead of buying people more stuff this holiday season, why not buy (or even better, make) them something they can eat or drink? Think cookies, breads, candies (or our favorites) jams, salsas, and ...
A few months ago, sewing became the new "it" thing in our house. Pillowcases, simple bags, and... well, more pillowcases were sewn with upcycled fabrics. Now we have another goal for our new hobby: ma...
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're totally on the reusable bag train. We've been championing it since... well, way before most of our friends jumped in on it, driven by their lust for the Anya Hindmarch bag. We've got small b...
Here's a no-brainer fact: lower your utility bills and you'll save cash. What if you could get double rewards? Save money and earn money at the same time? Sounds too good to be true? Not this ti...
When cool air hits, we seem to rediscover running. What better way to get outside and appreciate nature, while getting fit at the same time? We're not installing a bike that will power our blender any...
We had this crazy great aunt. (Everyone seems to have at least one crazy relative in their family.) She had many quirks that we'd make fun of, but there was one that we thought was particularly hil...
Recently, our home has been getting a preview of the Fall Cure—we've been paring down and organizing like there's no tomorrow. But we have loving family members who want to give us things we don't t...
After biking to work on humid summer days, the last thing we wanted was a hot cup of coffee. But like most folks, we needed something to get us going in the morning. Making ice coffee the usual way ...
While stuck in traffic yesterday, we noticed one car of the fleet for a locally-owned pest control service. The car touted chemical-free, organic pest control and had one other special detail: it was ...
Apple or orange? Coffee or tea? Wine or beer? Although we like to think so, it's not the sweeping changes you make that have the biggest impact. Often, it's the small choices that you make every d...
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 ...
We're working from home a lot this week, and what we've found is that we always set up shop where the light is just right. Turns out, this is not only good for the psyche, as natural light is a great ...
As frustrated as any consumer with making sure to get every last drop out of a product, Consumer Reports pumped, poured, squeezed, shook, and tapped as much as could out of a variety of bottles and th...
Most of us, when we think about making a change, go hog wild. We're going to clean out all the closets today! We're going to only buy organic and free trade! Which works for about ten minutes and...
Remember when we suggested cleaning your cast iron pan with kosher salt? Turns out, salt has plenty more uses in the kitchen and around the house. It’s not quite as versatile as baking soda, but it ...
Over the weekend, a friend and avid Re-Nest reader emailed us to say she'd had a green eureka moment--and it's a good one. In the midst of unpacking after a move, she kept coming up with air-filled pl...
You may or may not have noticed, but we're on a real sharing kick these days. We don't want to share something like our our car (unfortunately we have to use it everyday), but when it comes to things ...
It's no secret that we're fans of all-natural cleaners, especially ones that we already have in stock at home. But read on for a short list of surprising cleaners...ketchup included!...
Here's a current debate in our house: If a fan is on in a room and there’s no one around to feel it, does it cool the air?...
Wall-mounted drying racks are a classic small space solution, and air drying is regaining popularity thanks to the significant energy savings you gain from avoiding the electric dryer......
While we've discussed what dishwashing detergent is best, what about their counterpart - rinse aides? Instead of buying a commercial rinse aid, there's something you probably already have in your cu...
AHhhh!! .... Letting off a little steam.This whole iPhone 3GS thing is driving us a little batty this week. Maybe this is happening to you as well? Or worse (gasp!) you've been caught up in it too &md...
Finished a book this weekend and placed it on the growing stack of books on our bedside table. The book would've normally gone to the bookshelf, but it's overflowing. We've got a book problem: we eith...
Even though here in Chicago the thermostats have only surpassed 80 a few times, we have some neighbors who have their A/C on – all the time. While we recommend trying alternative cooling methods, ...
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