Is all that under-counter composting creating a "curious" scent in your otherwise lovely abode? First, get you…
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Urban Gardening: a Family Affair
"I don’t like a lot of upkeep," claimed my city-dweller husband when we began looking for our first home…
The Odd Logic of Air Fresheners
It happens to the best of us: our homes get that not-so-fresh scent. And when we walk in the door and catch a big breath…
I Heart (the Heart of) This City
If you’ve ever visited a new city only to look in vain for that independent bookstore, vibrant community coffee ho…
From Dreaded Chore to Refreshing Ritual: How to Reinvent Spring Cleaning
Have you noticed the gradual change in daylight hours yet? Some parts of the country may still be snowbound, but the ant…
The Good Green Dog: See Spot Recycle
Humans can’t have all the fun when it comes to saving our planet. My pug Smokey is getting into the act with toys,…
A Guide to Eco-Friendly Beeswax Candles & Honey
There’s no better reason to turn down the electric lights than dinner or bath in the flattering, romantic, soft li…
Fermentation Nation
Atop my counter, at all times, sit tea towel-covered glass jars full of vegetables in varying states of bubbliness. I…