Juicing is red-hot right now, and the key to getting the highest nutrients and benefits at home is to juice your produce when it's fresh, fresh, fresh. But if you can't go to the farmers market every day, try special containers that keep your perishable fruits and veggies fresher longer. Look for food storage kits that have natural antimicrobial silver embedded into the container. It neutralizes things like mold, fungus and other microorganisms that speed up the ripening process. In these containers, items like leafy greens can last up to two weeks instead of a few days.

Wrinkle-free sheets may seem like a revolutionary convenience, but they may actually be preventing you from getting a good night's rest. Poly-blend cotton sheets that are "wrinkle-free" often have finishes on the fabric that release formaldehyde. The chemical can be an irritant that bothers your throat and eyes. Look for organic, 100 percent cotton sheets instead. If you want them to look pristine without the hassle of chemicals or using an iron, just take them out of the dryer when they are still hot. This will prevent wrinkles from setting.

If you have a backyard pool that uses chlorine to keep it clean, you can reuse the water when it's time to drain the pool to get it ready for the fall and winter months. The first step: Stop using chemicals altogether and wait half a week. This will reduce the pH level of the pool water to a safe and acceptable level. You can rent an electric pump from your pool supply store and attach a hose to it; as it siphons the water, you can use it to water the lawn, plants and other landscaping. Remember, discharging chlorinated water into the drainage of your own property is illegal in most communities, so these simple actions can make a big difference.