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

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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No animals were harmed for this new eco-friendly paint line. While the trend for paint in recent years has been a shift toward low and no-VOC, coatings company Unearthed Paints, has raised the bar by producing vegan paints based on ancient natural recipes. More

Thinking of doing a major clean out this spring? I sure am. Pantry, closets, my 3 yr. old's bedroom...it's going to be quite a scene. In preparation for this weekend's bedroom clean out, I found a nice list of 12 eco-friendly cleaning tools and supplies that are readily available.
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Brass hardware is making a big comeback. If you have a piece with less than blingy brass, here's a primer on how to polish it to perfection or fake it to fabulous. More

Coconut oil's been getting a lot of press lately for its amazing health benefits. It's great to cook with, adding a subtle richness to foods and doesn't break down at high temperatures meaning that it's perfect for frying. And, it's also great outside the kitchen! Here are some of the ways you can use it around the house.

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I recently purchased a few cakes of natural beeswax with the intention of making candles. Candles have yet to be made, but I found some interesting household uses for beeswax care of This Old House. More

As the fall and winter seasons approach, you may be thinking about entertaining or cooking more often in your home. It is always good practice to protect your wood furniture, floor and food surfaces by adding a coat of sealer or wood finish. Below the jump you'll find five finishing products to help ensure that your surfaces are well guarded. More