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I Turned an Old Filing Cabinet into the Modern Planter of My DreamsHome Projects
This DIY was totally beginner-friendly.
Melanie Gnau
Sep 12, 2023
The 8 Best Sources to Buy Yurt KitsReal Estate
Yurt shopping has never been easier.
Lauren Wellbank
Aug 25, 2023
11 of the Best Folding Shopping Carts for an Easier Grocery Haul
Shopping
It's time to give your shoulders a rest.
Sarah M. Vazquez
Aug 24, 2023
My Wardrobe Is 90% Secondhand — These Are My 4 Top Thrifting TipsLiving
Inexpensive and unique? It’s a win-win.
Jennifer Prince
Aug 16, 2023
The $4 Aldi Refrigerated Find That’s Actually a Reusable Glassware GemLiving
They're so adorable.
Quinn Fish
Aug 14, 2023
I Only Go Grocery Shopping Once a Month — Here’s How I Do ItLiving
For my family of five!
Steph Mickelson
Jul 1, 2023
I Love Dolly Parton's Retro (and Free!) Hack for Wrapping GiftsLiving
You probably already have this lying around your home.
Sarah Magnuson
Jun 27, 2023
The Easy Way I Made My Disposable Takeout Container Collection DisappearLiving
Be gone, cabinet full of plastic containers.
Heather Bien
Jun 1, 2023
The Must-Have Backyard Accessory I Never Pay Full Price ForLiving
It’s essential to my deck decor.
Sofia Rivera
May 28, 2023
Get a Green Clean: How to Disinfect Your Whole Home With Tea Tree OilOrganize & Clean
Are you tired of your home smelling like chemicals when you clean? You shouldn’t have to leave the room in the middle of scrubbing down the counter because the smell of bleach is singeing your nose hairs. A better way to deal with this is concocting your own cleaning products with the use of natural ingredients and essential oils, including tea tree oil.
Sarah Landrum
May 23, 2023
How To Make Your Own Natural Bathroom CleanersOrganize & Clean
There are tons of “green” bathroom cleaners on the market, but most of the time it’s cheaper and just as effective to make your own. Armed with a few simple non-toxic and biodegradable ingredients, you can keep your bathroom fresh and sparkling. If you’ve got a little extra time today, grab this shopping list, head to the store and make a few batches of healthy cleaners to keep your bathroom (or any room) healthy!
Emily Han
May 21, 2023
The Last Thing You Should Always Do After Unpacking GroceriesLiving
It makes the next grocery shopping trip a breeze.
Jessica Fisher
May 21, 2023
How To Green Clean the Grout In Your Shower & BathroomHome Projects
Is your bathroom guest-ready?
Ashley Poskin
May 20, 2023
How To Deep Green Clean Your CarpetsHome Projects
Over time spot cleaning just doesn’t do it. You turn around one day, and your carpets are a shade darker than when you had them installed. Or, you do a great job spot cleaning only to reveal how dirty the rest of the carpeting really is. Here’s a way to give your carpets a deep clean using a few household ingredients, a vacuum, and a steam cleaner. Ingredients: Salt, borax, and white vinegar.
Allison Verdoorn
May 19, 2023
How To Whiten Laundry Without Chlorine BleachOrganize & Clean
Many of us have banished chlorine bleach from our homes, as it can irritate the skin, eyes, and lungs, poison fish and insects, and release carcinogenic dioxins during production. Fortunately, there are still plenty of ways keep white linens, socks, and other fabrics sparkling, and you probably already have the necessary ingredients around the house. Ready to get started? Here are some bleach-free ways to get your whites whiter!
Ashley Poskin
May 19, 2023
I Inventoried My Entire Wardrobe — And It Changed the Way I ShopLiving
It’s saved me so much time and money.
Erika Veurink
May 17, 2023
This Organization Is Building Sustainable Homes Out of "SuperAdobe" Real Estate
The CalEarth Institute takes the meaning of living off the land to a new level.
C.E. Larusso
Apr 27, 2023
101 Little Ways to Green Your Life at HomeLiving
There are countless tiny ways you can make at home that not only help the environment, but can be better for your health and wallet.
Heather Bien
Apr 22, 2023
I Tried the TikTok “Jam Jar” Cocktail and It’s Ridiculously GoodLiving
The secret ingredient is probably already in your fridge.
Heather Bien
Apr 20, 2023
Don’t Throw Out Your Bubble Wrap — Here’s What You Can Do with It
REAL ESTATE
Just finished moving? You can reuse that clear cushion a few different ways.
Carla Delgado
Apr 15, 2023
The “What Would Grandma Do?” Test I Use to Practice Mindful Consumption Living
This Great Depression-era advice helps guide me.
Candace Nelson
Apr 13, 2023
The Plant I Put in My Shower That Makes My Bathroom Smell AmazingLiving
It’s not eucalyptus, and you likely have too much of it anyway.
Amanda Lucidi
Apr 10, 2023
This Is the Plant You Should Purchase This Spring, Based on Your Zodiac SignLiving
Whether you’re a fake plant lover or bona fide plant parent, here’s the kind of greenery to invite into your life this season.
Sam Manzella
Apr 3, 2023
3D-Printed Wood Could Quite Literally Save the TreesNews
By using a 3D bioprinter, scientists can grow this plant material in ways that aren’t found in nature, and do so without producing waste.
Olivia Harvey
Apr 1, 2023
IKEA Is Launching Solar-Powered LED LampsNews
The two lamps were “inspired by the sun and the earth's angle and movement around it.”
Arielle Tschinkel
Mar 30, 2023
I Spent a Year Tracking Down My Secondhand Silverware — and It Was Worth ItLiving
My silverware drawer brings me so much joy.
Madison Brill
Mar 7, 2023
These 10 Paper Towel Alternatives Might be Your Next Kitchen Cleaning StapleOrganize & Clean
Bonus: They're stylish, too!
Melissa Epifano
Feb 25, 2023
The 15 Best Organic Bedding SourcesStyle
You spend about one-third of your life in bed, so it's an important place to invest in clean, healthy, and beautiful products!
Emily Han
Feb 24, 2023
These Sustainable Waste Bin Turns Your Food Scraps Into Chicken FeedNews
Reduce your carbon footprint and feed a barnyard friend.
Inigo Del Castillo
Feb 7, 2023
Here’s What To Do With Your Compost Pile If You’re Moving, According to an ExperReal Estate
According to an expert.
Lauren Wellbank
Jan 30, 2023
Here's How to Recycle Bubble Wrap (And 4 Fun Ways to Reuse It!)Real Estate
There's a very good reason to pop all the bubbles.
Steph Mickelson
Jan 28, 2023
This Viral “Earthship” Home Is Beautiful And Incredibly Eco-FriendlyNews
TikTok is obsessed.
Olivia Harvey
Jan 24, 2023
These 3D Printed Tiny Homes Are Made Using Recycled PlasticNews
It's waste from food packaging and plastic bottles.
Olivia Harvey
Jan 22, 2023
5 Environmentally Friendly Swaps That Also Helped Me Downsize My StuffLiving
According to a minimalist lifestyle coach.
Dara Zycherman
Jan 12, 2023
Here's a Genius, Sustainable DIY Hack for Turning a Spill into an Art PieceStyle
Spills on upholstered pieces are fixable, even if you can't get the stain out!
Caroline Mullen
Jan 9, 2023
This Company Makes Tile Completely Out Of Fish ScalesNews
Not only can you make your home that much more sustainable using these fish scale tiles, but you’ll also be installing an instant conversation starter.
Olivia Harvey
Jan 4, 2023
The First Floating City Has Just Been DesignedNews
Architects are creating new ways to face climate change.
Olivia Harvey
Dec 16, 2022
This Bamboo Toilet Paper Is My Favorite Unlikely SubscriptionLiving
It's soft, strong, and saves some trees!
Kristen Garaffo
Dec 14, 2022
The One Holiday Staple I Never Have to Buy, Thanks to My "Buy Nothing" Facebook Living
It's a sustainable swap that saves me $5 every time.
Haley Sherif
Dec 6, 2022
The One Tip a Designer Swears By for Shopping Sustainably at IKEAStyle
Learn this practical tip for tackling fast furniture.
Arielle Tschinkel
Nov 4, 2022
Scientists Are Creating Windows That Double As Energy-Generating Solar PanelsNews
We may soon be headed into a future where our windows, skylights, greenhouses, and other glass elements around our homes are producing all the electricity we need to thrive.
Olivia Harvey
Nov 1, 2022
A Furniture Company Found the Best Use for All those Discarded ChopsticksNews
From a sushi lunch to a gorgeous desk.
Inigo Del Castillo
Oct 25, 2022
What a Real Estate Agent *Really* Thinks About Your Solar Panels Real Estate
Here's what you should consider before making the switch.
Barbara Bellesi Zito
Oct 3, 2022
I Didn’t Buy Any New Clothing For a Year — And It Completely Changed My WardrobeLiving
It's sustainable *and* fashionable.
Candace Nelson
Sep 20, 2022
This Simple, Sustainable Trick Helps Me Take Better ShowersLiving
Thanks to my dad, a retired plumber.
Candace Nelson
Aug 7, 2022
This Is the World’s Largest Tree — But You Could Be Fined or Imprisoned for Visiting ItNews
There are other trees that are equally as impressive, though.
Olivia Harvey
Aug 3, 2022
The Effortless Thing I Did to Solve My Plastic Bag CollectionLiving
No more crinkly grocery bag woes for me.
Sarah Magnuson
Aug 3, 2022
Hello Wood’s Newest Cabins Make For a Luxuriously Mysterious StayNews
Hello Wood are pioneers in off-grid living, specializing in temporary custom-built installations designed to embrace minimalistic living in a sustainable and stylish way. The company’s latest activation is a cabin resort, dubbed the Rocks Cabins, offering guests a memorable stay in a breath-taking setting.
Emma Kershaw
Aug 1, 2022
3D-Printed Buildings Are Made With Organic Material That Grows PlantsNews
It's like a sod house from centuries ago, but with a 21st century twist.
Olivia Harvey
Jul 26, 2022
Bioceramic Domes Might Be the Houses of the FutureNews
The domes are climate-proof, zero-waste, and low-maintenance.
Olivia Harvey
Jul 18, 2022
These Swimming Pools Are Made From Old Shipping ContainersNews
The eco-friendly pools of the future.
Olivia Harvey
Jul 10, 2022
Living Vehicle’s 2023 Model Is the Most Innovative YetNews
It can generate its own drinking water.
Emma Kershaw
Jul 9, 2022
This German Company Installs Plant Walls That Reduce Noise PollutionNews
Not only do these walls look beautiful, but homeowners and business owners will no longer need to put up with noisy traffic-caused headaches.
Olivia Harvey
Jul 8, 2022
MIT Researchers Propose Using “Space Bubbles” to Curb Global Warming
NEWS
A group of MIT researchers just came up with an idea that’s totally outside the box — yet still within our orbit.
Olivia Harvey
Jun 24, 2022
I Live Along the Beach, and This Is Softest, Most Absorbent Turkish Towel I’ve Ever UsedLiving
It's beachy-boho-chic at its best.
Amy Gordon
Jun 20, 2022
This Popular Wine Brand Is Removing Millions of Plastic Bottles From the OceanNews
Wine fans can now enjoy their favorite summertime sip knowing that they are giving back to the planet. Thanks to its work with ReSea Project, The Hidden Sea wine offers an eco-conscious solution.For every bottle of wine purchased across its three varieties—Rosé, Chardonnay, and Red Blend—The Hidden Sea removes the equivalent of 10 single-use plastic water bottles from oceans and waterways around the world. Since July 2020, The Hidden Sea has removed over 13.
Emma Kershaw
Jun 19, 2022
NASA Is Getting Ready To Test A New All-Electric PlaneNews
Coming to the skies this fall is a brand new vehicle that could change the future of aviation forever.
Olivia Harvey
Jun 10, 2022
Responsibly Dispose Of Toys With Mattel's Toy Takeback InitiativeNews
Keep outgrown toys out of landfills.
Arielle Tschinkel
Jun 8, 2022
Soon You'll Be Able To Score Solar Panels at IKEANews
The program starts in California.
Arielle Tschinkel
May 21, 2022
This Super Popular Garden Trend Is Like Thrifting for Your GardenLiving
Toaster lettuce, anyone?
Megan Johnson
May 12, 2022
Here’s How L.A. Homeowners Can Get Free Solar PanelsNews
This non-profit is helping with that.
Olivia Harvey
May 9, 2022