Handbags and tote bags are endlessly helpful. I constantly use them to cluster and organize projects, transport piles of things from one part of my home to another, and store things like yarn or odd shaped tools that don't warrant boxes. More

The translucent Meme Meadows House in Japan is a lovely example of minimalist architecture. More importantly, though, it's an experimental house, built by design firm Kengo Kuma and Associates to test heating methods in extreme climates — with plenty of inspiration from the traditional building methods of the Ainu people. More

Inspired by the January Cure, I decided to tackle the moldy caulk along my bathtub this past weekend. After a couple hours spent removing the old caulk and applying new caulk, my bathroom feels a lot cleaner and brighter. More

Product: Rockin' Green Laundry Detergent
Price: starting at $14.95
Rating: Strong Recommend*

Laundry detergent is one of those products I didn't give much thought to until I entered the world of cloth diapering. Prior to cloth diapers, my requirements for a detergent were simple: (1) all natural ingredients and (2) as cheap as possible considering requirement #1. Fighting a constant battle against diaper rash, skin sensitivity, and—let's be frank, we are talking about diapers after all—poop stains, however, quickly placed me on a mission to find a detergent that cleans like the dickens, leaves no residue, and is gentle enough for tiny bums. Enter Rockin' Green. More

Organizing arts and craft areas can be a bit challenging. Supplies come in all different shapes and sizes, as liquid or solid, and are fragile or bulky. That said, you can find very useful storage solutions if you think outside of the box. Featured here are some clever storage solutions made from unconventional items. More

It seems like every little thing in my life requires electricity to run or charge. So it's kind of refreshing to look around the marketplace and see that there are a bunch of household goods that are powered by a hand crank. Some of these items will even provide power to other electricity sucking devices. More

Location: Brooklyn, NY and online
Specialty: Sustainable and eco-friendly furnishings
Price Range: ($$) Mid-Range


UrbanGreen Furniture has green credentials tenfold. Not only do they specialize in eco-friendly, sustainable real wood furniture but they also finish each piece with low VOC finishes – and they do it all from their 20,000 square foot factory in Brooklyn. If their green credentials aren't enough, customers can choose from an array of finish colors as well as work with the designers to customize furniture. More

I have a confession to make… my driving has gotten worse. I am not in tune with things that used to be second nature to me, driving stresses me out much more than it used to.
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I recently installed under cabinet lights in the kitchen of my rental apartment, and for a relatively small investment, they have made a big impact: They provide lighting for such kitchen tasks as dish washing and food prep, and their ambient glow is a pleasant alternative to the harsh overhead lighting I relied on previously. Fluorescent, halogen and xenon are all popular choices, but if you are looking to go the energy saving route, check out these LED options below: More

There are many things you can use as alternative fire starters, such as newspaper, tree sap, or even dryer lint, but none are quite as cute as these DIY pinecones! More