As the world becomes more aware of the impact we are having on the planet, many of us are taking steps to live greener lives. One of the biggest ways that people are contributing to the eco-friendly effort is by transitioning to green cleaners. Take a look at what makes a cleaner green and see some examples of effective green cleaners on the market today…
There’s something about the thrill of finding that one, unique dress, handbag or pair of shoes when you’re hunting through racks at TJ Maxx or sifting through piles at a flea market. What if those one-of-a-kind finds came to you and you could browse thousands of items without having to get dressed? You can, thanks to thredUP!…
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…
Solar blankets are frustrating to pull on and off the pool and pool heaters are expensive and run up the utility bill. So why not get a solar heater for your pool?
There are plenty of facts out there on why recycling is beneficial. The world population is growing, not shrinking, and currently each human being adds significant waste to the planet over his or her lifetime. In New York alone, people produce enough trash in one day to fill the entire Empire State building. The frustrating thing is, in most developed countries it’s not all too difficult to make a difference. And what a difference we can make. If everyone repurposed their copy of a single edition of The New York Times, we could save 75,000 trees.
We all want the latest smartphone when it hits the market but what do we do with our used cell phones? Why not make some money off your used cell phone or electronics? It not only makes you money but it keeps our landfills “cleaner” by putting the parts to good use or reselling them…
Have you ever taken a shower and got out feeling dirtier than when you got in? No one likes to take an unproductive shower or drink water that tastes bad. You can choose what town or county you live in, but you can’t always rely on the city’s water that comes with it. The results can mean bathing water that leaves a film on your body or your skin dry, and drinking water that has a bad aftertaste. A solution is to install a filtration system that can help purify the water in your home…
Do you want to ditch the noise, smell and pollution of a portable generator when you travel off the grid in your RV, boat or camper? Or want a clean way to power your tiny house, shed or cabin? If you’re on our site, our guess is yes! And we suggest that solar power is the way to go. We’ll tell you all you need to know about how going solar works and give you our reviews of the best small solar panel kits to get you on the road in an eco-friendly way…
No wiring, no electricity costs, no environmental impact — why not jump on the solar bandwagon? Energy efficient lighting is all the rage these days, and what better place to start than your yard? See our solar landscape lighting reviews for our top picks and ideas on how to bring your yard to life at night…
While most municipal drinking water has already been tested and is potable to drink, filtering is a great extra precaution to remove unwanted contaminants from your drinking water. We’ve reviewed the best water filters on the market to help you find the best fit for your home…
As a little girl, I can remember helping my dad in the garden. I remember tomatoes sitting on the window sill waiting to be placed on a BLT sandwich. I remember picking the green beans and shucking the corn. I have fond memories of helping out in the garden (even if I wasn’t helping as much as I was getting dirty). I hope to have my own garden this spring, and in preparation, I have done some research on various organic herbicides and fertilizers for the lawn and garden. Below are some of the best picks I found…
