8/29/11

Small spiders love to build their webs in the corners of windows, which can be both unsightly and messy over time. One nontoxic solution to keep spiders away is to simply rub rosemary oil (from the health food store) onto the window frames. It will do two things: serve as a natural deterrent to spiders, which hate the bitter essential oil, and nourish the wood to look good, too. 

A dishwasher can be eco-friendly if you follow this tip: Run yours when it's completely full, but not overloaded. If you have an energy-saving option, use it -- and skip the drying cycle; instead, when the dishes are finished, open the door and let the hot, steamy air evaporate off the plates.

8/28/11

Ever wonder what to do with all those annoying Styrofoam packing peanuts? Try something a bit fun: Buy an empty beanbag chair cover and fill it up! If you don't have enough peanuts to fill up a chair, ask friends, family and co-workers. They are sure to have packing peanuts that they'll be glad to contribute to your chair-building project.

8/27/11