Entry #1119, April 24, 2012 Are you tired of looking at your tired and worn looking upholstery on your current chairs and furniture? Here’s an easy DIY idea – reupholster them yourself! There are great reasons why we need to recover pillows and chair seats other than saving money. You can also avoid the hassle…
Entry #1116, April 23, 2012 The time and effort you exerted to repurpose your old jeans are worthwhile. It does not only augment your savings but also demonstrate your concern for the environment. Instead of throwing your old jeans that complement to the increasing environmental waste, recycling them is a great help. Denim jeans are…
Guest Blogger #387, Entry #981, February 27, 2012 Are you in the mood to redecorate? Have you been walking through your house lately, thinking your walls could use some sprucing up? Maybe you’ve recently moved and thought that your once loved sofa looks absolutely horrible in its new living room. Whatever the reason you’ve caught…
Guest Blogger #333, Entry #905, January 19, 2012 An old mattress can literally be a pain in the back. Getting rid of it however, can be just as difficult as getting rid of all the other old Faithful in our lives. There are many options available for getting rid of your old mattress in your…
I always enjoy when people find uses in our everyday world for repurposing, recycling, and reusing, especially when it comes to the home. Today, my Guest Blogger gives tips for making cushions from clothing you don’t wear anymore. Both the environment and the economy have affected the way in which we furnish our homes in…
Guest Blog #159, Entry #634, August 30, 2011 If you’re like most of us, the hot sunny summer weather is starting to take it’s toll, and you are ready to usher out summer and welcome in fall. Fall brings in cooler temperatures, gorgeous foliage colors into your decor and a sense of relaxation and comfort…
Guest Blogger #95, Entry #551, June 10, 2011 When purchasing furniture – what are your requirements? Is it only for it to look good and be affordable? If you say it should be sustainable too, than you are on the right track! Guest Blogger, Terry explains how to choose furniture that will help your home…
Guest Blog Entry #42, Entry #396, January 24, 2011 In our everyday lives we are trying to find ways to improve the indoor and outdoor environment around us in which we live, play, and learn. Decorating your home should keep a responsibility to the Earth when choosing materials, and when selecting green practices. Decorating your…
Regardless of what tip of the globe you live on, holiday break is approaching soon and the kids will be at home! Whether you are planning to travel, or you’re going to stay home, holiday crafts for the kids will help make it a festive break. Martha Stewart has some creative ways for kids to…
Feature #46, April 27, 2010 I ran across this great site called Inhabitat.com – “is a weblog devoted to the future of design, tracking the innovations in technology, practices and materials that are pushing architecture and home design towards a smarter and more sustainable future.” What I love about the site is the green ways…