Whether you live in an apartment, a tiny house, or a Harry Potter closet, small bathrooms can be a challenge, especially when you're living with roommates, a significant other, or little ones. Not …
34 Unique Solar Lights For Paths, Gardens, And Backyards
Whether you're wanting to illuminate a pathway or add a bit of ambiance to your backyard or garden, solar lights offer a lighting source that won't add any extra expense to your electricity bill. A …
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Hanging Planters Perfect For Flowers And Succulents
Every spring it seems like even after the garden beds are filled and the containers are sprouting with flowers, we always want to grow more! So if all the grounds in your garden are filled, it's time …
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24 Truly Unique Bird Baths (Starting At Less Than $25!)
Enjoying the beauty and birdsong of avian visitors can be a delightful and relaxing way to spend time in your backyard. There’s something special about slowing time down to watch birds look for food …
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Charcoal Briquettes Made From Coffee Grounds? Yep, That’s A Thing… [Video]
Used coffee grounds should never go to a landfill: they're way too useful! From fertilizing your roses to running the engine in your car, spent coffee can be turned into all sorts of useful materials. …
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How to Buy an Eco-Friendly Dishwasher (In 2014)
Arguably, the dishwasher is the most eco-friendly of our large household appliances. Not because it doesn't slurp up energy and water, but because it improves on the alternative. Hand washing your …
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The DIY Soil Block Maker: 7 Plans
I'll admit it: until last week, I didn't know about the concept of starting seeds in soil blocks (instead of containers). Mother Nature Network made the introduction, and my initial response was, …
The Real Costs of Bottled Water
It's rare to see a professional athlete photographed without a bottle of water in hand. The packaging of water bottles features snowy alpine lakes or cool minimalist designs. Bottled water is sold to …
5 Sustainable Eco Bath Mats
Your bathroom may be the least appealing room in your house by definition of purpose but that doesn't mean that it can't serve as an oasis of peace and solitude! While many aspects of your water …
Small Wood-Burning Stoves For Small Homes: A Review
Wood stoves are a highly economical way to provide heat for your home if you have access to a woodlot or live in a remote or rural area. To get the most bang for your buck, you should invest in a …
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Smarten Up: Reduce Your Phantom Power Use
Did you know your TV uses electricity, even when turned off? So does your iHome, coffee maker, microwave oven, hair-dryer, clock radio, and other electronics. Yes, even chargers for cell phones and …
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10-Step Guide to Buying a Used Laptop That Works
Buying second-hand products is always green, but it's easy to be discouraged by the stories of broken laptops from eBay or Craigslist. To quell these fears, here is a 10-step checklist on how to find …
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