There’s no denying that leather is controversial in eco-circles. Some people only wear vintage leather, while othe…
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Artist Converts Garage into a Gorgeous ‘Woman Cave’
You’ve no doubt heard the term “man cave,” a place of refuge on the family property (i.e. basement, at…
8 Things You Didn’t Know You Could Recycle
I have a large, shameful pile of junk in my basement that has been growing out of control for three years. I try not to …
Decorating Your Home with a Touch of (Science) Class
Mosaic beakers via Ethanollie Decorating your home isn’t a science, but it’s fun to treat it as such. Consid…
Rent Now, Sell Later? The Benefits In a Still Shaky Market
A Bay Area family talks of moving to Portland, Oregon where they have friends and family and can secure a nice-size hous…
TED Talk on Building a Greener House
For an exhaustive look at optimizing energy use, look no further than self-professed “green geek” Catherine …
5 Bamboo Products We Love
In addition to being a strong and versatile material for making everything from flooring to vases, bamboo just looks be-…
Have Pillow, Will Travel
“I never stay in a hotel room that isn’t nicer than my own bedroom,” Bay Area designer Stephen Shubel …