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How Green? Working from Home
From Re-nest: Our site that covers abundant design for green homes

10-27-2008nyslinks1.jpgGas prices and environmental concerns have made working from home an increasingly attractive option for a lot of would-be commuters. But is it always green? We consider the question from a few different angles.

We also take a look at some super colorful, inspiring container houses, a quick green reupholstery fix, and the best ways to ditch your phone book. All the links are after the jump.10-27-2008nyslinksthumbs.jpg

 
 

10-27-2008nyslinks2-big.jpgTake a look at these 5 incredible (and colorful) container houses. This one (our favorite) is in London.


10-27-2008nyslinks3-big.jpgOne quick way to get a little greener is to stop those phone books from piling up on your front step. Here's how to do it.


10-27-2008nyslink4-big.jpgDon't get rid of that old, ugly office chair -- reupholster it. It's not too hard.


10-27-2008nyslinks5.jpgTracy writes in to ask about grain beetles that have infested her cupboards and her dog food. Readers have some answers.

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Perhaps off topic but, I love that file cabinet! Anyone know where it is from?

posted by quietcal on October 27th 2008 at 10:13am
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Yeah, what about that silver lamp - must have it!

posted by zeldakoz on October 27th 2008 at 1:56pm
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