Mike Lieberman on Urban Gardening
May 5, 2010
Think you can’t grow a garden in the city? Think again. Mike Lieberman, an urban gardener, shows you how easy it can be.
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Spruce up Your Kitchen with a Recycled Countertop
January 28, 2010
The latest and greatest in sustainable countertops are comprised of recycled materials.
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Sustainability Underfoot: Wood Flooring
January 27, 2010
Recycled and sustainable wood flooring is an increasingly popular option in the home.
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Vida Verde’s Tanya Stock: Dumpster Diving Can be Chic!
January 26, 2010
Tanya Stock has always been a fan of salvage. But, today, even dumpster diving can take on an entirely upscale meaning.
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Deice the Earth-Friendly Way
December 28, 2009
Traditionally, we use salt to deice sidewalks and driveways. But, salt gathers in soil in concentrated forms and can be destructive to the environment.
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‘Cash for Caulkers’ to Incentivize Home Weatherizing
November 30, 2009
Joe Biden announced $454 million for the new “Recovery Through Retrofit” plan (aka “Cash for Caulkers”), a stimulus effort to weatherize American homes.
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Creating a Backyard Compost
November 12, 2009
Making a backyard compost is extremely easy and very enjoyable. Not only is it good for the environment, but it can also save you money on fertilizers and potting soil.
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DIY Household Cleaner Concoctions
November 10, 2009
You can spend your time at the grocery store reading dozens of ingredients on labels, or you can concoct your own earth-friendly cleaning products at home.
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Are We Prepared for Green Cleaning?
November 10, 2009
A few minutes of attacking the bottom of the tub with a green cleaning product led to my contemplation of three key differences between this earth-conscious spray and the more traditional chemicals.
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Saving Money and Energy on Home Air Filtration
August 28, 2009
One of the biggest challenges with indoor living is keeping toxins out of the air.