Matt Hickman

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Care to share any gym etiquette pointers?

Mon, Oct 10 2011 at 9:47 AM

If you sweat on it, wipe it off. Don't make hideously loud noises. And by all means find a gym that matches your style.

Mon, Oct 03 2011 at 9:38 AM

What's not to love about cute critters roaming about, clearing your yard of weeds and grass? (And don't think of it as poop — it's fertilizer.)

How should I store my air conditioner for the winter?

Mon, Sep 26 2011 at 10:08 AM

Get a strong friend, some basic cleaning products and a towel that you won't miss too much.

Where do 'eye boogers' come from?

Mon, Sep 19 2011 at 10:33 AM

You know, that stuff in the corner of your eyes you wake up with?

What are rain chains?

Mon, Sep 12 2011 at 10:40 AM

Take a cue from the Japanese and lose that downspout in favor of this functional, fascinating equipment.

How do I get my teens interested in volunteering?

Mon, Aug 29 2011 at 10:55 AM

Whatever kids are into — cooking, pets, celebrities — there are volunteer opportunities to match. (Driver's license privileges can also be inspiring.)

How can I get produce for cheap?

Mon, Aug 22 2011 at 9:53 AM

Armed with these tips, fresh, seasonal produce shouldn't cost you an arm and a leg.

Why does facial hair grow faster in the summer?

Mon, Aug 15 2011 at 10:25 AM

Even though it seems like your hair should grow faster in the winter to keep you warm, your body thinks otherwise.

Have any ideas for an eco-fundraiser?

Mon, Aug 08 2011 at 10:13 AM

Nothing puts the 'fun' back in 'fundraiser' like a bunch of pink flamingoes.

What in the world is biodynamic wine?

Mon, Aug 01 2011 at 10:53 AM

Imagine a glass of organic vino that has gone way cosmic. It tastes good, too.

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A 2006 graduate of the New School’s MFA Creative Writing program, Matt Hickman cut his editorial teeth as a contributing writer at luxury lifestyle magazine, CITY. More recently, he covered everything and anything eco-friendly as a lead co-writer and editor for eco-living website GreenYour, a venture by leading New York-based sustainability consultancy, GreenOrder. Matt also is a writer for the Big Apple arm of sassy green tip-makers Ideal Bite and has written for Nerve.com and Gridskipper. Matt, whose weaknesses include diet soda, tsotchkes, and scented soy candles, calls a two-bedroom apartment in Red Hook, Brooklyn, home sweet home.

When he's not being an advice columnist, Matt is the home blogger for MNN. You can reach Matt at MHickman@mnn.com and follow him at Twitter at @mattyhick.

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