Nothing's worse than finding the most amazing piece of furniture at a thrift store — and on further inspection you get hit in the face with the overwhelming smell of mildew. More

Not only are all these tools display worthy, porcelain enamel is made from glass and steel, making it durable and food safe. Its non-porous, smooth surface is easy to clean and extremely hygienic. What's not to like? More

Composting kitchen scraps for use in the garden is a classic green living practice, but there are many kitchen waste items that can also be put to good use in other ways in the garden. From hot peppers to paper towel rolls, here are seven kitchen waste items to make your home and garden healthy and happy. More

With the rise in open space floorplans, having a neat and tidy kitchen has become increasingly important. If not kept in check, kitchen clutter can soon take over the entire space. And a cluttered kitchen is a sure fire path to frequent take-out ordering. Here are tips for keeping your kitchen clutter-free and ready for meal prep. More

Dubbed the "world's most intelligent shower," the EcoVéa is an innovative shower system that recycles and filters your used shower water, so you can still enjoy long showers while reducing your water and energy usage at the same time. More

As the days get longer and the weather gets warmer, there are a few things that come to mind that aren't normally addressed in discussions surrounding spring cleaning, but will make a big difference in how refreshed your home looks and feels. Here are a few very easy, often overlooked ideas to kick off spring cleaning in your house in no time at all.
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While I love coming home to a clean house, opening the door after I've had the cleaning lady in feels extra special. She kicks it up a notch in a way I never seem to match; my house literally sparkles and my mood brightens. Here are some other ways to pamper your home and, by extension, yourself. More

I came across an article by Real Simple on surprising cleaning tips that contained quite a few I had never heard of, like cleaning the sink with Turtle Wax or using denture cleaner to clear residue in vases... More

Last week, I showed how you can make natural pesticides for your plants. While these sprays pose less risk than the toxic ones, they also rid your plant of beneficial insects like the ladybug. Unlike most pesky bugs that you want to purge from your garden, ladybugs live up to their cute little name. They pose no harm and are actually beneficial to your plants by feasting on a few of your plant's nemeses such as aphids, mealybugs, leaf hoppers, scales and mites. More

For whatever odd reason, the Craigslist gods threw me a bone on Monday: my dream sofa was listed. Everyone who knows me knows I love leather sofas. And the Borge Mogensen 3-seater IS my dream of all dreams. And it was listed on Monday. And for a crazy reasonable price. And guess what, I got it!

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