Take a Walk!

Getting out of cars and reminding ourselves that not every trip needs to be behind a steering wheel is an important part of greening our lifestyles.

Recipe: Garlic and Greens Soup (Video)

Your mom probably told you to eat your greens. With this quick, healthy, and satisfying dish, Colleen Patrick-Goudreau shows you just how easy that can be.

Weekend Project: Check Your Weather Stripping

With winter weather on the way, this weekend would be a good time to check the condition of your home’s weather stripping.

Save Energy by Checking Your Refrigerator Seal

The refrigerator is one of your home’s biggest energy gobblers. But you can moderate its appetite by with some simple checks and inexpensive maintenance. Put a piece of paper in the fridge door and see how easy it is to remove. If it slips right out, you know cold air is doing the same thing. [...]

Prepare Next Season’s Flowerbeds the Easy Way

Thinking about a new flowerbed next spring? Set it up the easy way. Try sheet composting with old newspaper, and your beds will be ready by spring.

With Kitchen Appliances, Think Small

When it comes to saving energy in the kitchen, small is beautiful. Choose appliances appropriate to the size of whatever you’re cooking, and pocket the savings!

Plan Ahead for a Craftier Holiday Season

With Halloween behind us, here we go on the downhill rush to the holidays. This year, why not consider replacing store-bought gifts with some you make yourself?

Ten Elegant, Inexpensive Handmade Holiday Gift Ideas

Looking to make this holiday season really special — without breaking the bank? Consider handmade gifts. Here are ten ways to put a special glow into this season’s giving.

Support National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week

Today marks the final appearance of the Opus comic strip — and the kickoff National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week. Here’s how you can help.

Don’t Trash That Pumpkin!

Just because Halloween is over doesn’t mean there’s not some use left for that slightly-worn jack o’ lantern.

Last-Minute Green Halloween Treats

Halloween is here. Still wondering how to treat tonight’s tricksters? Here are some ways to skip the high fructose corn syrup candies and processed junk food.

Don’t Leave CFL Bulbs Out in The Cold

With cooler temperatures here, it’s time to take a look at your outdoor lighting. Standard Compact Flourescent Lightbulbs (CFLs) don’t work well in the cold.

Ten Ideas for a Greener and Healthier Halloween

Halloween is good, clean fun. But with all that plastic and corn syrup, it’s anything but green. Here are ten tips for a fun, more eco-friendly celebration.

Which Is Greener: Toilet Paper Or A Bidet?

What’s the best way to be kind to Mother Nature when answering the call of nature? Here’s an example of why green choices aren’t always black and white.

Living Greens: Bring Herbs Indoors This Autumn

Bringing herbs indoors before the first freeze is a great way to add greenery and freshness to a long, cold winter. It will also jump start next year’s garden.

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