Did you know where you live is about 26% of your overall carbon footprint? And it's even slightly higher if you live in a colder climate that requires you to heat your home. To reduce your footprint, ... more

It's no secret that one of the best ways to save money and protect your clothing when doing laundry is to wash everything in cold water. Modern detergents are even created to work best in cold water. ... more

To keep bread fresh, the refrigerator is both the best and the worst place for storage. For fresh sourdough bread you make yourself, the last place you should store it is in the fridge, since the brea... more

Here's a simple way to protect your sweaters and to reuse old linens: Store your sweaters inside old pillowcases. The cases will protect your sweaters from the elements and dust while also allowing th... more

If you're planning a wedding, an anniversary or a birthday party where you anticipate a large group of attendees, instead of typical party-favor gifts, why not give living trees? The National Arbor Da... more

It can cost a lot more to buy all organic versus conventional groceries. The key to saving money and staying in budget is to prioritize what's really important. When it comes to fruits and vegetables,... more

When it's time to collect leaves from the yard, avoid a leaf blower and use a rake. Yes, it's great exercise, but it's also better for your lawn. While you rake up the leaves, you're also removing bla... 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

Weatherstripping your doors is a smart way to keep drafty cold air outdoors and warm air indoors. Even a small leak around a door can be a big problem; a typical 36-inch door with a quarter-inch crack... more

Concentrated cleaning products are popular today because you can use your own spray bottles and make your own cleansers by mixing the concentrate with water. But if you use tap water, you'll find the ... more

The paperboard boxes that grocery items like cereal and frozen food often come packaged in are recyclable materials. If the boxes are greasy, soaked or dirty, they should never be put in your recyclin... more

If you're in the habit of clipping your fingernails and letting the trimmings go down the drain, stop. While fingernails are composed of organic materials called keratin and biotin, nails really do no... more

Many sleep experts recommend replacing your bed pillows around every two years. Your pillows absorb a lot of substances over many nights of sleep, including body oil, sweat and dead skin cells. If you... more