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Heath Ceramics: Handcrafted Tile and Tableware

Heath Ceramics is chock full of lovely things that we just can't get enough of. Heath is one of the few remaining mid-century American potteries still in existence today, and they remain a small, l...

Hip, Green and On a Budget in Barcelona
The New York Times 3.5.09

click thumbnails for larger pics Check out Petz Scholtus's environmentally responsible renovation of her 18th-century apartment in Barcelona, Spain — The New York Times shows us the results of ...

Holiday Gift Ideas with a Story: Elegant Roots

One major problem with shopping at big box stores is that we rarely know much about what we buy there. Often a "Made in _____" sticker is our only clue to a product's history. But knowing about a prod...

How To: Green Your Garage
Grist 10.28.2008

Growing up, our garage was Dad's domain. You were welcome to enter as long as you were just grabbing a skateboard or switching the laundry. Everything had a place -- car parts, tools, and enough nasty...

Homeowners Associations: Green Scourge of the Earth?

Awhile back, we declared leaf blowers the most environmentally annoying things on the planet. Maybe we were over exaggerating a little. But what about homeowners associations? Now we have two big re...

Harvest Cycle

Harvest Cycle is billed as "The Most Sustainable Way to Shop in Sarasota." We're surprised there isn't a similar service here in Berkeley or in bicycle-friendly Portland, Oregon. It's pretty simpl...

HP's Green Printer

We know you're trying your best to go paperless. So are we. So we don't mean to tempt you. But, if for some reason you're in the market for a printer (hey, we aren't judging), you might want to loo...

Household Carbon Footprint
The New York Times 4.20.08

The latest Sunday magazine from The New York Times was the annual Green Issue. From greener burials to the auto-racing industry promoting greener fuel options, the magazine includes a wealth of ideas ...

How Do Green Roofs Work?
Blogging Scientific American

Ever wondered what's underneath green roofs, and why they are catching on so quickly? A short article over at Scientific American helps explain it all. "On a sunny, 80-degree-Fahrenheit day, a tar o...

How To: Shop for Eco-Friendly Wood Furniture

Buying wood furniture while doing what's best for the environment and your home is tricky. There are a bunch of factors to balance: forest depletion, how the piece will affect your home's air qualit...

Hot or Not? Din-ink Cutlery

Din-ink Cutlery by Zo-loft Design If you hate using disposable cutlery, but always carry a few pens, these reinterpreted pen caps might be the perfect solution for you. Jot down your notes, then sca...

House Tour: Handmade House in Williamsburg
NYT House & Home Roundup 2.14.08

Last week, we posted the new collection from Canadian housewares giant Umbra. Today, The New York Times takes us on a tour of designer William Harvey's house in Williamsburg. Harvey designed the Sha...

Habitat for Humanity ReStore

You can't beat this for the thrill of the hunt. Habitat for Humanity's ReStore outlets are located across the country. Recently, we checked out one in Portland, Ore. We were amazed and delighted by ...