9/14/10

The next time you paint a room, don't toss the paint stick away after you've used it to mix a can of paint. Let it dry and save it; if you ever need to repaint and don't have any touch-up paint left, you can bring the dried paint stirrer to any paint store to have it custom-matched.

9/13/10

Most car rental companies now offer the option of choosing a hybrid car when booking a rental, such as Hertz's Green Collection or Budget's Green Machine. Just make your reservation on their website, scan the car classes, and make sure to go "green" with your pick.

9/12/10

Sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS) is a chemical detergent added to products ranging from shampoo to body wash to toothpastes to help the products foam. Many people find that products with SLS dry the skin, stripping away any natural oils that help the skin, scalp and hair retain moisture. People who are prone to canker sores can also experience more frequent breakouts when using toothpaste with SLS. Instead, look for SLS-free products, commonly found in natural food stores, which use coconut-based oil as the organic foaming agent.