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Posts tagged “air & water quality”

Home Detox with Danny Seo: Indoor Air Quality
Part One

Danny Seo, green living guru (and yes, a super nice guy) is in Chicago to help out at Method's pop-up shop on Halsted. A while back, he got in touch with AT:Chicago about arranging a Home Detox for a ...

Roundup: AT Readers' Favorite Candles

Last week, our post on Yankee Candles stirred up some love but also a lot of no-likey. Thanks to your critique, dedicated AT readers, we were able to compile a roundup of your preferred candles and s...

What's Your Favorite Yankee Candle Scent?

We find it impossible, whenever we walk into a Bed Bath & Beyond, to avoid the massive wall of Yankee Candles. We can waste many a minute in front of this display: uncap, inhale, repeat. Although we...

Aquaovo's Ovopur Water Filtration

A tribute to water. Designed in Montreal, Aquaovo's Ovopur uses age-old principals to clean and restore tap water to crystal clear quality in the greenest possible way......

LG SteamWasher's Allergiene Allergen Reduction Cycle

Do you have allergies and pets? The LG Steamwasher may be able to help, with its exclusive Allergiene allergen reduction cycle. We read a bit about it and found that the effectiveness of the special...

Manly Man Candles

We just heard about this new Montana-based candle company and would like to give them a hearty high-five. Manly Man Candle Company is simple: they make candles and they make 'em for men. Jump down...

How To: Clean an Oscillating Round Fan

We have almost polished off the month of June and July is knocking at the door. Having spent the month with our oscillating fans on to keep us cool, now is a good time to pause and take a few minutes...

Push Lawn Mowers from Green Living

Our teeny patch of grass is finally showing signs of life (this is our very first yard and we couldn't be more excited that spring is here). While we've never given much thought to mowing, our new rea...

Cabrio Folding Bed with Desk

Living, eating, resting, sleeping in the same place you work (that is, at home) can be as difficult as it is rewarding. While we always appreciate ideas that combine uses and save space, this Cabrio f...

Good Questions: Recommendations for an Air Purifier?

Dear AT, I'm now convinced I have 'bad air' in my apartment. Dust, mold, bad karma, not sure. What I do know is that I can't seem to keep any plants (sad since I so love plants), and tend to get si...

Survey: Drinking Water at Home

Drinking water has been filling our thoughts lately. We're trying to consume more H20 and avoid dehydration (harder to do as the weather cools down). We want to know how our readers stay hydrated at...