Home & Garden

Environmentally conscious living leads to a happy and healthy lifestyle. Learn to keep your home and laundry chemical free, and spruce up your front yard by learning how to garden. Look to us for easy to use guides and a green thumb to help. From advice on recycling, to CFL lights and composting, there are endless things we can do in our everyday lives to protect our earth and keep ourselves healthy, fit, and happy.

Home Composting For Beginners: What To Add, Avoid & Do First

Home Composting For Beginners: What To Add, Avoid & Do First

Home composting is easier than you think, but knowing what belongs in your pile can make all the difference. Learn…
Apartment Gardening: What You Can Grow Without a Backyard

Apartment Gardening: What You Can Grow Without a Backyard

You don't need a backyard or an expensive setup to grow your own food. Discover easy vegetables, herbs, and fruits…
The Secret To A Perfect Steak In A Cast Iron Skillet

The Secret To A Perfect Steak In A Cast Iron Skillet

Cooking the perfect steak is an art form that not everyone has mastered. Would you like to be one of…
How To Tell If Produce Is Actually Local

How To Tell If Produce Is Actually Local

That “local” sign in the produce aisle may not tell the whole story. Learn how to tell where your fruits…
Is Your Tap Water Good Enough? When A Whole-House Water Filter Is Worth It

Is Your Tap Water Good Enough? When A Whole-House Water Filter Is Worth It

A whole-house water filter can treat sediment, chlorine, odors or other specific concerns throughout your home, but it is not…
I Make My Own Cleaning Products: These Are The Recipes That Actually Work

I Make My Own Cleaning Products: These Are The Recipes That Actually Work

You don't need a cabinet full of specialty cleaners to tackle everyday messes. These are the homemade cleaning products I…
How Does a Solar Panel Work? The Answer Is Surprisingly Simple

How Does a Solar Panel Work? The Answer Is Surprisingly Simple

Solar panels may look complicated, but the way they create electricity is surprisingly simple. Learn how sunlight becomes usable power,…
Energy Vampires Are Everywhere (But Easy To Defeat): Tiny Habits That Cut Your Power Bill Fast

Energy Vampires Are Everywhere (But Easy To Defeat): Tiny Habits That Cut Your Power Bill Fast

Respect your mother! Mother Earth, that is! Earth Day is April 22. But you don’t need an excuse to save…
You Put It in the Recycling Bin—Here’s What Really Happens Next

You Put It in the Recycling Bin—Here’s What Really Happens Next

Recycling does not end when the truck leaves your curb. Discover how materials are sorted, why seemingly recyclable items are…
Green Cleaners: What to Buy, Avoid, and Make at Home

Green Cleaners: What to Buy, Avoid, and Make at Home

Want a cleaner home without harsh fumes or unnecessary chemicals? Learn how green cleaners work, which ingredients to use carefully,…