When my family and I rented a house in the Virgin Islands several years ago, I was surprised that the rental owners (and most island residents) rely on rainwater for a large part of their water supply. It made me realize that many of us neglect rain as a fundamental natural resource that we can collect on our own, rather than solely relying on treated water reserves. Here’s how you can become a home rain harvester…

Have you run out of time to shop for your sister’s birthday? Or maybe you need to send a sympathy sentiment to a friend who lives across the country? Shopping for a gift basket online is an easy way to satisfy your gifting needs for many different occasions like new baby arrivals, thank you’s, congratulations, illnesses and many more of life’s events. And there are hundreds of gift basket companies to choose from. Where do you start…

Tired of high electric bills? Worried about the impact of CO2 emissions on our environment? Look no further than that big ball of energy in the sky. Did you know homeowners save an average of $1,000 per year on electricity by installing rooftop solar panels? With multiple financing options and the cost of utilizing solar energy continuing to decline, your choices for an affordable switch-over to solar are better than ever…

Do you live in an urban area or on a college campus where your typical day-to-day routine doesn’t require a car? A car sharing service might be just the ticket if you only need occasional wheels. Car sharing is eco-friendly, much more convenient and often cheaper than going the old-school car rental route, especially if you only need a vehicle for short trips now and then…

Tired of serving your family out-of-the-box meals every evening? Frozen lasagna and mac ‘n cheese can only go so far before your natives get restless! You want your family to have fresh and healthy meals every night, but are you just too busy to pull it all together? That’s where a booming trend can come to your rescue. Meal delivery services like Blue Apron, Hello Fresh and Plated are popping up everywhere, and for many families they deliver what they promise — fresh, easy-to-prepare, healthy dishes for all kinds of tastes…

Want to rid your lawn chores of gas fumes and pull cords? An electric lawn mower could be the perfect solution, especially if you’re committed to being as environmentally friendly as possible. In years past, electric mowers haven’t really cut it power-wise. But many of today’s models sport enough juice to do your yard justice. Read on for our best electric lawn mower reviews and to learn which products we recommend…

Do you really know what’s in your mattress? You should, especially since you spend a third of your day in bed. Beds typically use unknown materials, stuffing and chemicals. With certified organic mattresses, you can rest assured that you’re exposing your body to fewer potentially harmful toxins…

Are you a smoothie junkie but hate the hassle of keeping your kitchen stocked with all the vitamins, minerals, fresh fruits and veggies you need for healthy homemade smoothies? A smoothie home delivery service can save you tons of time and give you a wide variety of smoothie options. The best part? All you have to do is blend away, baby…

Can you charge an electric car at home? You bet! Not only that; you can drastically ramp up your charging speed — a game changer if you’re on the road a lot. If you rely on your electric or plug-in hybrid car to commute or run errands every day, these home EV charging stations are a must…

Are you committed to a vegan diet and earth-friendly practices, but just can’t find the time to meet those goals? Consider a vegan food delivery service…