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- Stuff You'll Love: Pretty Cloth Napkins
Set the table and save the world, or at least make a small contribution. Switch from paper to cloth napkins at the table, and you'll reduce your amount of waste and dress up any meal with this classic touch. More
- 10 Eco-Cheap Products
These 10 great ideas (all under $25) prove it is easy and affordable to go green. Use your purchasing power to make a statement. More
- How to Make Your Own Compost
Healthy gardens start with healthy soil. A master composter shares his secrets to cooking power food for the soil. More
- Composting Dos and Don’ts
Everything you need to know to successfully make your own garden compost. More
- Green-Speak
These days, you can't read a product label or menu without coming across the latest eco-friendly buzzword. Find out which ones impart real information and which should be lost in translation. More
- 30 Simple Ways to Go Green
Want to start living a green life, but aren't sure how to start? Well, we've got some tips to set you on the right track. More
- Energy Monitoring
Save energy and money with an easily installed monitoring system. Know exactly how much energy and water your home is using so you can trim back and save cash. Watch
- Repurposed Antiques
Long before green was trendy decorating with heirlooms was eco-friendly. Get tips from a professional to help you reinvent your vintage finds. Watch
- Green Cleaning Products
Tweak your cleaning routine with nine eco-friendly products from brands you love, and brands you'll grow to love. More
- Easy, Eco Bedroom Makeover
With several earth-friendly and stylish options on the market, giving your bedroom an eco-chic makeover is easy. More
- Eco-Friendly Bedroom Makeover
Watch as we give an ordinary bedroom an eco-smart makeover. Learn to save energy and money with green tips for decorating any room. Watch
- Rainwater Catchment
Rainwater Catchment in the Sunset San Francisco Idea House Watch
- Integrated Systems
Integrated Systems in the Sunset San Francisco Idea House Watch
- Solar Panel Primer
Passive solar heating in the Sunset's San Francisco Idea House Watch
- Recycled Home Accents
They say everything old becomes new again, and these eight decorative accents are perfect examples -- redefining the word "recycled" to mean more than just dropping in a blue bin. More
Easy Way to Organize
My Notebook is a handy place to store your design ideas, home info, contacts, and more.
Home Project Calculators
from This Old House
Figure the amount of materials you'll need for your walls, ceilings, floors, doors, or yard.
- More Calculators:
- Ceiling Paint |
- Wallpaper |
- Ceramic Tile |
- Grass Seed |
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