The other day while I was sitting at my desk surrounded by my printer, my scanner and my computer, with air conditioning…
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Will Energy-Efficient Lighting Ruin the Warm Ambience of My Home?
The above headline is a paraphrase of a question a reader emailed us with (and one that is commonly asked by those seeki…
Your Own Personal (Portable) Luau
I’m certain you’ve seen it – the generic cartoon character with wide eyes and a light bulb next to its…
Visual Amblings
The white-on-white pairing of lifelike blossoms on these chalky vases caught my attention. But what I really like is the…
A Bright Idea That Saves You Money (Eventually)
A good start to a New Year’s eco-friendly lifestyle makeover is going through your house, turning off the lights a…
Safe Houseplants for Your Furry Secret Snackers
Both cats and dogs have an affinity for making a fibrous snack out of houseplants. This is an instinct Mother Nature has…
The Natural Shower: How to Avoid Chlorine Off-Gassing While You Bathe
Most of us use filters for our drinking water, because tap water contains chlorine and other elements that taste bad are…
The Staples of Modern Life
It’s the irony of the universe, that when you really need a staple-remover all you can find is a stapler, and vice…