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10 Creative Houseplant Containers

posted by Annie B. Bond May 5, 2008 1:00 pm
10 Creative Houseplant Containers

Since ancient times, people have brought live plants into their homes to add beauty, color and fragrance. These days, indoor plant pots have become an interior design statement that can be exorbitantly expensive, if gorgeous. But sometimes simple is best, such as planting in… more »

Air Fresheners: Easy Greening

posted by Melissa Breyer Apr 18, 2008 6:00 am
Air Fresheners: Easy Greening

The obsession for "fresh" smelling air is skyrocketing. Americans are expected to spend 1.72 billion dollars on air freshene… more »

Paper Towels and Napkins vs. Cloth

posted by Melissa Breyer Apr 17, 2008 6:00 am
Paper Towels and Napkins vs. Cloth

Have you ever wondered whether dishtowels are better for the environment than paper towels, or if cloth napkins are greener … more »

Ultimate Outdoor Kitchens 101

posted by Annie B. Bond Apr 16, 2008 6:00 am
Ultimate Outdoor Kitchens 101

When you think about it, the modern outdoor kitchen really is nothing more than a sophisticated extension of the campfire, … more »

Clean Your Plate: Energy-Saving Dishwashing Tips

posted by Melissa Breyer Apr 15, 2008 6:00 am
Clean Your Plate: Energy-Saving Dishwashing Tips

I recently considered the post-dinner party mess in my kitchen and wondered if tossing that mountain of food-glooped dishes … more »

Healthy and Green Dry Cleaning

posted by Melissa Breyer Apr 14, 2008 6:00 am
Healthy and Green Dry Cleaning

When I was young, I assumed dry cleaning meant that clothing was, somehow magically, cleaned with hot air. It was not until I… more »

Green Tea to Refresh Your Home

posted by Annie B. Bond Apr 13, 2008 2:29 pm
Green Tea to Refresh Your Home

The salubrious effects of green tea are well known—tea leaves pack a whopping punch of antioxidants making their brew one of … more »

Healthy Alternatives to Moth Balls

posted by Annie B. Bond Apr 11, 2008 1:15 am
Healthy Alternatives to Moth Balls

It was sobering to see that naphthalene, the main ingredient in conventional moth balls was recently listed as a registered c… more »

Start to Stop the Clutter

posted by Annie B. Bond Apr 7, 2008 2:58 pm
Start to Stop the Clutter

Uncluttering is the act of restoring balance to your life by eliminating unimportant things—and doing it will free … more »

Dinged By Dryer Sheets

posted by Annie B. Bond Jan 27, 2008 11:37 am
Dinged By Dryer Sheets

You know if you are one of those sensitive to dryer sheets and fabric softeners. (I think this is the No. 2 consumer co… more »

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