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Playing Catch up: 'Til Tuesday
Fri, May 25 2012 at 7:12 PM EST

Net-zero apartments in Brooklyn, the real story behind IKEA prefabgate, craft o' plenty at ICFF 2012 and other green home odds and ends to hold you over through the long, BBQ-heavy weekend.

No, you're not hallucinating: Designer unveils wooden light bulb
Thu, May 24 2012 at 10:40 AM EST

Marrying traditional Japanese craft techniques and energy-efficient lighting technology, designer Ryosuke Fukusada creates an LED bulb wrapped in a thin wooden shell that, yep, glows.

Energy efficiency: One benefit of the recession
Tue, May 22 2012 at 12:51 PM EST

A Deloitte Center for Energy Solutions survey shows that Americans will continue to focus on energy efficiency.

Playing catch up: Summer's coming, Summer's gone
Fri, May 18 2012 at 3:04 PM EST

Count down to summer with the assistance of a few green home and garden news items accompanied by the music of the late, great Donna Summer. Because really, nothing says summertime fun like 70s disco.

10 uses for lemons
Wed, May 16 2012 at 1:45 PM EST

From whitening laundry to keeping insects away, here are 10 uses for lemons around the house.

The entrepreneur strikes back: Lucas eyes affordable housing in Marin
Tue, May 15 2012 at 1:35 PM EST

After an HOA thwarted George Lucas' plan to bring a job-creating digital production studio to a sleepy patch of Marin County, Calif., the billionaire filmmaker is now attempting to bring affordable housing to the area.

Home solar: Not just for home picklers and baby dolphin lovers
Mon, May 14 2012 at 8:00 AM EST

In a new ad campaign, solar leasing company SunRun makes it clear that pleasing Gaia is great and all, but the main reason you should consider investing in residential solar? Pleasing your checking account.

Playing catch up: Word to your mother
Fri, May 11 2012 at 12:23 PM EST

This Mother's Day weekend, take a breather from smothering the family matriarch with hugs and kisses to read up on composting tips, circular Canadian prefabs, Dutch 'repair cafes' and more.

What can you clean with peanut butter?
Fri, May 11 2012 at 9:35 AM EST

Sure, you can try shaving with peanut butter. But why?

Leaky pipes or leaky wallet? 5 shady plumbing practices
Wed, May 09 2012 at 6:11 PM EST

There are plenty of reputable plumbers out there, but you might run into one of the questionable handymen. Here are the most common shady practices and how you can prevent a leaky wallet.

A 100-watt replacement bulb designed with plenty of (eco)imagination
Tue, May 08 2012 at 11:38 AM EST

GE teams up with ecoimagination challenge winner Nuventix to debut the 27-watt Energy Smart LED, a long-lasting 100-watt replacement bulb with an ingenious synthetic, jet-based cooling system.

Beyond the dorm: 15 practical, pad-centric gifts for college grads
Tue, May 08 2012 at 9:00 AM EST

Instead of a fancy fountain pen or a monogrammed briefcase, give the green-minded, real estate-fixated college graduate in your life a gift that can be put to good use in his first 'grown-up' home.

Playing catch up: Margaritas, mint juleps and a tall glass of green home news
Fri, May 04 2012 at 4:30 PM EST

With 2 hard-drinking, hat-centric holidays shaking down this weekend, be sure to take a moment to sober up with another round of freshly squeezed green home and garden news.

What to look for when buying a horse
Fri, May 04 2012 at 12:14 PM EST

Here are some tips from real owners who bought horses for different reasons. One is a horse trainer, another a parent and the third just rides for pleasure.

Best water filters
Thu, May 03 2012 at 2:58 PM EST

We’ve got ideas for water filters to meet every need.

Group points finger at worst of the worst with Cleaners Hall of Shame list
Thu, May 03 2012 at 2:55 PM EST

In anticipation of the release of a comprehensive cleaning product safety database this fall, the Environmental Working Group publishes its Cleaners Hall of Shame list to spotlight all of the lowlights.

Eco-friendly laundry tips
Thu, May 03 2012 at 9:10 AM EST

Here are 10 easy tips that can make a big difference in how your laundry routine affects your health and the environment.

Green home goodies for National Bike Month '12
Tue, May 01 2012 at 9:30 AM EST

Looking to usher in National Bike Month by gussying up your home? Get your fix(ie) with these 10 cycle-centric items for around the house, ranging from candelabras to coasters.

Infographic: Your home, Romneyized
Mon, Apr 30 2012 at 8:20 PM EST

In an effort to further extend his plebeian cred, Mitt Romney moves ahead with plans to upsize his California mansion-by-the-sea by 8,000 square feet. Care to take a moment to Romneyize your own home?

New Yorkers: When AC season hits, will you be a 'modlet' citizen?
Mon, Apr 30 2012 at 8:00 AM EST

The green gadgeteers responsible for the Modlet and Con Edison partner to launch coolNYC, a grid-relieving, energy-saving initiative revolving around remote-controlled smart thermostats for AC window units.

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