Thinking about giving the outside of your house a fresh paint job? The color of paint you choose can have a big impact on how energy-efficient your home can be. Lighter-colored homes in warmer climate... more

Here's an easy way to reuse plastic Bubble Wrap to help save energy at home: Use it in your freezer. Since Bubble Wrap has pockets of air that help insulate, wrapping items that need to stay frozen he... more

Have you ever accidentally put a wool sweater into the washing machine and worried you'd shrunk it? First, don't toss it in the dryer -- that will set the fibers and make it impossible to save. Instea... more

Have you heard of the Swedish term "plogging"? It’s a combination of jogging and picking up litter. The movement began in 2016 as a way to clean up walkways and prevent trash and other debris from end... more

Did you know that human hair can be composted? It’s actually a great organic material to add to gardens, compost bins or soil, thanks to its high nitrogen content. The key is to use hair that hasn’t b... more

If you're choosing blinds for your windows and live in a hot climate, avoid metal blinds. During the day, the sun's rays can heat up the metal blinds and essentially turn them into a hanging radiator ... more

When it comes to helping wildlife, the best thing you can do is keep them wild. Viewing wild animals should always be done at a distance; never go near them, and especially do not try to feed them. Do... more

Forgot your reusable coffee thermos, so you grabbed a paper cup instead? It happens! But is it OK to reuse that paper cup? Turns out, it's not. Single-use paper cups are designed for just one use. The... more

In our ever-evolving digital age, you might wonder: Is it greener to stream a movie or to download it? It turns out downloading is the better choice. Streaming relies on energy-intensive servers and d... more

Are the shoes you just bought too tight? There's no need to wear them and cause your feet to suffer in the hopes of stretching them out. Instead, try this DIY shoe stretcher spray made with two househ... more

Household plants can be a natural and efficient way to purify the air inside your home. But if your plants get sick -- with white or black mold spores on the outside of the leaves -- they can also con... more

Have you ever thought about how unclean the inside of your car really is? Many of us rarely clean the interior thoroughly, even though our car is a second home. Some independent studies have shown tha... more

One of the reasons some people insist on using a plastic straw in their beverages is that it helps prevent drinks from staining their teeth. But dentists have debunked that myth: The liquid still ente... more