4/8/09

When whitening whites, skip the harmful chlorine bleach. When bleach goes down the drain and eventually interacts with sewage water, a poisonous combination is created. Why take risks? Use hydrogen peroxide instead of bleach in your washing machine. It'll whiten whites and be kinder to the Earth.

4/7/09

Before mowing down a patch of wildflowers to plant a perfectly manicured bed of roses, think about leaving it be. A patch of wildflowers and grasses can be tamed easily by mowing neatly around the edges to frame it in or by mowing pathways through the field in a crisscross pattern. Use natural trellises, arches and edging to tame the wild, flowery beast, too.

4/6/09

If you're in the market to buy a new car, thinking fuel-efficient hybrid would obviously be the way to go. But there are other simple things you can do, too, like choosing the right paint color. A lighter-color car is a smarter choice since it deflects heats, helping your car stay cooler in the summer months. A darker color absorbs more heat, which takes longer to cool down.