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When we were children, treehouses enthralled us. Whether real or imagined, they were magical places that were hidden from chores, adults, and schoolwork. As adults,

Do you enjoy fresh herbs and greens but just lack the yard space to grow anything? I found myself in this position as a college

Complaining about being stuck in the office all day? Well, here’s something that you can do to get you outside and reconnect with the outdoor

How about foodscaping your lawn?! Turfgrass (lawn) now covers 1.9 percent of land in the continental United States, making it the most common irrigated crop

Do you ever dream about plump heirloom tomatoes and juicy apples? I’m always so ambitious in my fruit and vegetable plans, but my plants often

Why Construct Your Own Birdfeeder?Having a birdfeeder will allow you to observe many different kinds of birds in close proximity. You’ll be able to recognize

BENEFITS to the Environment: High. A plant owner can replace all store bought inputs (food/fertilizer and water) with items that would be thrown away if not

Good for your wallet: Having trees around your house can reduce your utility bills by up to 12%!1 Trees shade your house on sunny days and block

Gardens have countless benefits. For instance,  ingestion. I’ve also found watching plants grow in my garden to be a very calming and grounding experience. However, installing

Whether I buy fresh herbs at the grocery store, or better grow my own herbs in the yard or windowsill, I always find that I

“Earth turns to gold in the hands of the wise.” – Rumi Imagine moving your baking projects outdoors. Imagine constructing your own oven out of

Eating sustainable seafood is an easy way to help support the environment just by choosing wisely. Sustainable seafood is that which comes from places that

If you like the idea of a cob oven, but aren’t willing to make such a large commitment to natural cooking, solar ovens are the

If you want your diet to reflect your environmentalist ideals, becoming a locavore is one great way to do it! A locavore is a person

Your Guide to Healthy Eating—Eat Seasonally! Eating seasonally is a simple and delicious way to help the environment and your health. How do you do

If you grow your own food in your backyard, or even if you just want to preserve a lot of fruits and vegetables that you

Going to the farmers market is a fun and exciting way to shop for fresh and healthy foods. You get to personally talk to farmers,

Make your own organic baby food at home! Proper nutrition, eating habits, and palate are important at all stages of life. As adults, we have access

Green Meals… You don’t have to be vegan to eat sustainably! When people think of eating ‘green’ they usually think of eating only vegetables such as

A farmers market is often loud, crowded, and filled with an astonishing variety of fruits, veggies, and faces. All of that can intimidate a newbie.

Ever hear that you shouldn’t scratch your pan? Ever wonder why your grandmother’s pan lasted for centuries, and why yours only lasted a few years?

Organic is a great word, and a great concept. Unfortunately, concepts don’t grow on the money tree, and we are often left lacking the funds

Join a CSA! A community supported agriculture operation (CSA) is a local farm funded by community members. In return for their patronage, members receive a

Complaining about being stuck in the office all day? Well, here’s something that you can do to get you outside and reconnect with the outdoor

Paper or Plastic? Tired of throwing away bag after bag? Well then why don’t you try a reusable bag?! It’s what people were doing for

Why Sip Organic Beer and Wine? While we all enjoy our glass of wine or bottle of beer, the cultivation of the fruits and grains of

Back in 2008, the backlash against high fructose corn syrup was getting so large that the Corn Refiners Association decided to fight back. Their ammo

When it comes to New Year’s resolutions, many people vow to give up sweets, having overdosed on sugar during the holiday season.  Luckily for ice

Alison Mooradian Most of us eat salads with the best of health-minded intentions. Unfortunately, many of us may be counteracting the health benefits of salad

While a lot of people have heard about the benefits of Compact Fluorescent Light bulbs (CFLs), not as many have heard about or are as

Yes, you can build your own air conditioner that is eco-friendly and wallet-friendly! I would like to thank my good friend Black Khachatoorian, who is

Benefits of turning down the thermostat: In general, water heating accounts for 13% of your home utility bill. Most homes maintain their hot water heaters

Right now, wind energy is the fastest growing energy resource in the world. Wind energy is quickly becoming so affordable and accessible that you could

Your guide to building a bicycle generator!Using a stationary bike is good exercise, but wouldn’t it be much cooler if you made it generate free

Washing machines can cost hundreds and even thousands of dollars a year to run depending on your washing machine type, whether or not you use

The problem a lot of people have with trying to make their home or apartment more energy-efficient is that energy efficiency is deadly boring. As

25 Energy Saving Tips Under $25! With energy prices on the rise, heating your home and running your appliances are costing more than ever. As this

Quick—what is the cost of your electricity? Don’t know? What if I were to tell you that on average, American families nearly spend as much

Investing in energy efficiency  projects is good for everyone. Unfortunately, high upfront costs have historically prevented large entities and low-income customers from addressing energy inefficiencies. One innovative

Cold days are upon us as autumn sets in. Are you wondering whether you can weather another winter of high heating costs? Is it time

What Is a Compact Fluorescent Light Bulb (CFL)? A compact fluorescent light bulb is an energy efficient alternative for your conventional incandescent bulb. Unlike the

Did you know that a significant portion of your energy bill is caused by your kitchen refrigerator system? It comes in right after your air

What is a Motion-Sensing Light?A motion-sensing light is one that is activated by a motion sensor rather than by a conventional light switch. A motion-sensor

Every year, 500 billion new plastic bags are consumed around the world. On average, that means a million bags are used every minute.1 Unfortunately, only 1%-3%

Benefits: For the environment: With fashion trends forever in flux, the shoe industry is booming and the life expectancy of shoes is shriveling. In the span

Going to the farmers market is a fun and exciting way to shop for fresh and healthy foods. You get to personally talk to farmers,

Why Make a Cover for Your Cell Phone, iPod, or MP3 Player? Reusing old clothing fabric or plastic bottles to make a cover for your

Are your earbuds and headphones just not cutting it anymore for you and your rock-outs? Instead of at least twenty bucks on a decent set

Credit cards are flashy and plasticky. They’re issued by megabanks. They stand in for dollar signs. They rarely appear in the same sentence as “conservation”

Looking for a solid-wood dresser, a beach read, or a baby’s first playsuit? I know just the place… at a local yard sale or flea market you can score second

During a yoga class, at the dinner table, or in the bedroom, a burning candle always sets the right mood. A handcrafted candle sets an

disposable water bottles are so 2008. Chances are, you’ve already given them up in favor of cloth bags and a stainless steel water bottle—if you haven’t, what are

There are a variety of harmful chemicals used in the production of beauty products.1 When thinking about your makeup and other skin and hair care choices,

Why make a cover for your iPod, iPhone, or MP3 player? So it looks awesome! And there’s the whole not getting scratched thing. These days,

Paper or Plastic? Tired of throwing away bag after bag? Well then why don’t you try a reusable bag?! It’s what people were doing for

Whether you are moving into a brand new home or you are looking to transform your current home, furniture is an investment that should last

People often cite convenience, health concerns, and safety as reasons to drink bottled water. However, recent studies suggest that bottled water is no safer or

The common question “would you like your receipt?” has become much more complicated in these past years. In the past, whether the answer was yes

Have you ever thought about all of the materials mined to make the computer you are using right now? How about how many miles the

Plastic is everywhere. It is widely used to store our everyday use of foods and beverages. As we may have become accustomed to the convenience,

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