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All the Basics on How to Dry Your Own Herbs

August 14, 2010 by Diana · Leave a Comment 

How to dry herbs… Enjoy the full flavor of homegrown herbs all year long by drying your favorite varieties. With the right conditions and a little patience you can easily have an ample supply of herbs. Add them to your gourmet recipes, use them for natural fragrances and display the beautiful shapes as unique green [...]

Raspberry, Onion, Saffron: DIY Natural Clothing Dyes!

July 26, 2010 by Kelly · Leave a Comment 

Do-it-yourself dyes are surprisingly simple; with only a few ingredients and a bit of natural know-how, you’ll be ready to revive an old (or just tired) wardrobe and achieve the season’s most popular hues in a completely ethical way.

How To Create a Green Bedroom for a True Rest

June 23, 2010 by Diana · 1 Comment 

You spend time there every day, laying your head and resting your body.  But have you ever thought about how much easier you could rest if your bedroom was designed with the environment in mind? From small details to the foundational furniture, you can go green in your bedroom with a few simple changes. Stay [...]

How to Be Energy Efficient Day to Day with your Laundry

June 9, 2010 by Diana · Leave a Comment 

Sometimes new technology makes things greener and better for the planet.  Other times the opposite is true and a simpler, back to nature philosophy is the best choice. With your laundry, it’s a combination of both cutting edge technology and old-fashioned methodology that is for the better. Washing and drying your clothes uses electrical energy, [...]

Top 4 Tips to Transform Your Laundry Room

June 9, 2010 by Diana · Leave a Comment 

It’s the place where dirt and grime are chased away from your clothing.  So it makes sense that you would want your laundry room to be clean – both literally and environmentally. Getting there is simple. 1. Switch Up Your Soaps Take a look at the type of detergent you use for regular washing.  Even [...]

5 Tips for an Easy Green Kitchen

June 2, 2010 by Diana · Leave a Comment 

It can be easier than you think to create a healthy, green kitchen in your home.  With some small steps and an eye open for opportunity, you can transform this important room to be an inspiration of eco friendly living. 1) Flooring Start with what’s under foot.  Cork is a fabulous choice for kitchen flooring [...]

Truly Green Flooring Options for Your Home

May 1, 2010 by Diana · Leave a Comment 

You might hear a lot about various products being “green.”  It’s become a marketing tag or buzz word.  So how can you wade through the sales pitch and find something that’s truly green? Think source, manufacturing and company philosophy. Take a flooring renovation for example.  Is the flooring made from a locally sourced material?  Look [...]

DIY: Hand Painted Clothing That Cares

May 1, 2010 by Kelly · Leave a Comment 

The path to great fashion is more than just a straight line. In this tutorial, ethical style is based on a collection of individualistic designs, hand-painted to personal perfection! The Do-it-yourself style gurus at Threadbanger recently featured a tutorial by Project Runway’s American design diva Kenny Collins. The video below features Collins reinventing a humdrum [...]

How to Build a Compost Bin for Your Backyard

April 25, 2010 by Diana · Leave a Comment 

Want to reduce your garbage and save space in the landfill?  One of the best ways to do that is by composting.  With a little lumber, a hammer and some nails and a sense of DIY adventure, you can build a backyard compost bin that you’ll be thrilled to use. Composting works with four essential [...]

Reclaimed Materials Make One of a Kind Patios

April 22, 2010 by Diana · Leave a Comment 

Sometimes you just want to blend in or follow the crowd.  Other times you do it out of necessity.  When it comes to your backyard living space, don’t be afraid to stand out and express yourself. An easy, eco-friendly way to do that is by building your patio from a selection of reclaimed materials.  Each [...]

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