Home & Garden

Why You Need a Rain Gauge and How to Build One

POSTED  17 HOURS AGO  |   COMMENTS

A lot of us city folk could care less about the amount of rain that falls. When rain falls here in Los Angeles, all it means to me is stay off the freeway. In farm communities, however, rain is ridiculously important. At your local filling station, the farmers will be gathered around the Lotto... + READ MORE

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Try These Eco Friendly Grass Varieties for a Greener Lawn

POSTED  10 Oct 2008  |   COMMENTS

I don't know why grass is the proper plant for yards. Perhaps it is because grass is verdant-looking and easy-to-manage. I suppose a wheat yard might look messy and a yard composed of nothing but lambsquarter would be positively nightmarish. + READ MORE

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Weekend Project: Make An Eco-Friendly Game Table

POSTED  10 Oct 2008  |   COMMENTS

Having an area in your home where everyone can retreat for recreation can certainly be important. After all, the home should be a place of relaxation where the pressures and stresses of the work and school day have no standing ground. Growing up, my family always had a 'game table'. This was... + READ MORE

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It's Cold(er)—5 Tips for Growing Herbs Indoors

POSTED  9 Oct 2008  |   COMMENTS

One of the most gratifying ways to eat organic herbs is to grow them yourself. This is all fine and good for the summer months, but it's not all that helpful when the weather starts turning colder. + READ MORE

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How to Make a Quilt From Your Old Clothes

POSTED  8 Oct 2008  |   COMMENTS

While Goodwill is always a good way to cut the clutter and get rid of all your old cloths, here's another cool way to put your old cloths to use. + READ MORE

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Decorate Naturally with Green Decor for Under $50

POSTED  7 Oct 2008  |   COMMENTS

Decorating your home the green way doesn't necessarily have to cost you tons of money. Thrifty environmentalists listen up. Here are some...+ READ MORE

you can also frame your record sleeves. micheal's or any other craft store sells...

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Get Green in a Month: Week 2

POSTED  6 Oct 2008  |   COMMENTS

On Planet Green's Greenovate, Emily Johnson embarks on a renovation plan to green up a 2,650 square foot home in one month. While a month...+ READ MORE

Nice place to start my journey. Today is the first day of the rest of my life and...

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2 Alternatives to Rain Barrels, if You've Got Something Against Rain Barrels

POSTED  6 Oct 2008  |   COMMENTS

Some people are tired of barrels. I would guess that the Italian fellow from Donkey Kong is very sick of barrels what with that ape always hurling them. Barrel coopers probably need to take a rousing vacation away from their stock of moderately priced barrels from time to time. + READ MORE

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3 Places to Find Green Picture Frames

POSTED  5 Oct 2008  |   COMMENTS

Picture frames are among the most universal decorations there are—who doesn't have at least a few propped up on their shelves and desks? And if the frames are still infiltrating our homes, even in this digitalized decade, it'd be a good idea to get the greenest ones possible. + READ MORE

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Hey Party Animal—Reduce Your Party Waste in 3 Steps

POSTED  5 Oct 2008  |   COMMENTS

OK. I'll admit it. I'm a bit of a social butterfly. I love making friends, keeping friends, and I especially love entertaining my friends....+ READ MORE

use plates, bowls and utensils that can straight into the compost bin. Spuware comes...

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