11/7/09

Enough with the mail-order catalogs! Most catalogs are made from virgin paper, which means the paper that's used came straight from forests. Call the catalog company -- using its toll-free number -- and have your name and address removed permanently from the mailing list.

11/6/09

Small marks, scratches and scuffs on your wooden table, chair or dresser can be covered up with a trip to the pantry. Simply rub a walnut into the scratch; the natural oils in the nut will conceal the scratch marks. A good eco-cleaner to buy is Method's Wood for Good, which contains almond oil to buff and shine wood furniture in a jiffy.

11/5/09

If mineral deposits on your shower stall leave you reaching for the store-bought after-shower spray, think white vinegar instead. Inexpensive and nontoxic vinegar neutralizes hard water stains and helps leave your tile and glass shower doors streak-free. Any expert housekeeper will tell you it's one of their green-cleaning secret weapons.