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Hot Tip: Rinse Aid Alternative

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...

Simple Green: Don't Upgrade
Yes, we're talking about the iPhone 3GS

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...

Simple Green: Share Your Books

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...

Hot Tip: Use Off-Peak Energy

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, ...

Simple Green: Reuse Plastic Berry Containers

Between local blueberries at the farmers' market and organic strawberries on sale at the grocery store, we were noticing that we were starting quite a collection of those plastic berry containers. We ...

Simple Green: Work With What You've Got

We're amazed at how a fresh coat of paint could transform bloggers' This Young House from dated den to airy abode. Jump below for the After pics. It's a pretty dramatic change!...

Simple Green: Collect Rainwater

It was misting this morning, so on our way out the door we moved our watering can to the front steps, where we have a lilac, snapdragon, and geranium. We love that this saves water — and a trip ...

Simple Green: Focus on Reusables for Picnics

This gorgeous spring weather makes us resent having to be inside for any length of time — which is why we're dreaming up the perfect picnic. We're thinking blanket, homemade bread, local veggies...

Simple Green: Repel Mosquitoes With Rosemary

You may not have the early summer joys of mosquitoes just yet, but in the south, the spring weather brings plenty of humidity, so we're already slapping at our limbs and cursing the little blood suc...

Simple Green: Share Trash Cans at Work

When a co-worker recently suggested we share one wastebasket between the two of us, I gave her a funny look — until I realized she had a great green idea in mind......

Simple Green: Use One Glass A Day

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...