Green Home Articles

Toxin-Free Furnishings

Posted by Eliza Sarasohn on November 22, 2009 - 9:44pm.

Thinking about making a new furniture purchase this holiday season? Here's how to make sure you're not bringing toxic chemicals into your home.


Easy Clean for Thanksgiving's Dirtiest Dishes

Posted by Kimberly Delaney on November 17, 2009 - 11:09pm.

Thanksgiving dishes are the hardest to clean of the whole year. You've slaved in the kitchen all day, do you really want to go back in there to wash them?


Microfiber — For the Birds?

Posted by Kimberly Delaney on November 16, 2009 - 11:03pm.

Microfiber has been crowned the cleaning cloth for the 21st century by even the greenest cleaning experts, but how green is it really?


Troubleshoot for the Perfect Cup of Coffee

Posted by Kimberly Delaney on November 12, 2009 - 12:02am.

Falling out of love with your favorite bean? Follow these tips to re-caffeinate your love affair


Plastic: Not-So-Fantastic

Posted by Eliza Sarasohn on November 9, 2009 - 5:15pm.

Which types of plastics are safe for food storage, and which should you ditch? 


Get the Home Fires Burning

Posted by Kimberly Delaney on November 1, 2009 - 11:56pm.

Whether you're longing for those cozy winter nights around the fire or just dreading the heating bill, now’s the time to get your fireplace ready for the season.


Fall’s Gold

Posted by Kimberly Delaney on October 29, 2009 - 10:46pm.

The beauty of fall leaves runs deep even after they’ve fallen to your lawn. Here are a few tips to use them to enrich your landscape.


Design Like You Give a Damn

Posted by Jenny Rough on October 25, 2009 - 12:30pm.

Environmental and social challenges are complex and require creative and empathetic problem solving—hallmarks of design thinking.


Mice and Ants Not Welcome

Posted by Abigail Lewis on October 23, 2009 - 12:53pm.

Unwelcome signs don't work, so try these eco-friendly solutions to keep out leggy intruders.


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