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  • Sheds, unsavory odors and steel-framed ranch houses [Weekend link clump]

    Sat, May 18, 2013 11:24 AM by Matt Hickman

    This week: Eliminating geriatric urine stench, highlights from the Shed of the Year Competition and a steel-framed prefab circa 1955 hits the market. Plus, the joys and terrors of owning a Frank Lloyd Wright home.

  • Sebastopol is second Californian city requiring solar on new homes

    Mon, May 13, 2013 12:51 PM by Matt Hickman

    Following in the Republican-led footsteps of Lancaster, the super-liberal town of Sebastopol becomes the second city in California requiring all newly built homes to be photovoltaic-ready.

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  • LG hints at development of waterless washing machine

    Wed, May 08, 2013 8:00 PM by Matt Hickman

    From the 'holy disbelief, Batman' file: Korean electronics giant LG is rumored to be developing a washing machine that doesn't use water. Although details are scant, Mashable has more on the chatter.

  • Titillating passive houses and TV-ready tree escapes [Friday link clump]

    Fri, May 03, 2013 7:45 PM by Matt Hickman

    This week: Risque Passivehaus-promoting adverts from Belgium, excitement over Animal Planet's 'Treehouse Masters' and why conservatives tend to hate on energy-saving products.

  • This year's Earth Day leftovers [Friday link clump]

    Fri, Apr 26, 2013 4:18 PM by Matt Hickman

    Stories that you may have missed this week: IKEA flexes its photovoltaic muscle, builders bid adieu to 'master bedroom' and the greenest office building in all the land opens for business in Seattle.

  • Nest Learning Thermostat taps into grid with regional utility partnerships

    Mon, Apr 22, 2013 6:30 PM by Matt Hickman

    In an effort to alleviate the risk of summertime brownouts and help homeowners save precious cash, Nest Labs partners with a handful of utility companies for a pair of energy-saving services.

  • 'Nostalgia is dumb': Cree launches LED-promoting TV spots

    Mon, Apr 22, 2013 1:53 PM by Matt Hickman

    Realizing that some folks may need further convincing to ditch incandescents, LED pioneer Cree releases a series of TV spots starring Mr. Authority himself: Deep-voiced crime drama specialist Lance Reddick.

  • Utility thrills: Crate & Barrel launches 'Clean Slate' collection

    Sun, Apr 21, 2013 10:15 PM by Matt Hickman

    For those who require handcrafted carpet beaters and hedgehog-shaped crumb brushes this spring, a new utility-minded line from Crate & Barrel has got you covered for cleaning season.

  • Rounding up the usual suspects: Top 10 cities with the greenest homes

    Fri, Apr 19, 2013 7:15 PM by Matt Hickman

    In news that shouldn't shock anyone, San Francisco and Portland are named two of the top cities with the greenest homes in all the land in rankings released by Redfin earlier this week.

  • Mommy Greenest: Mother's Day Gift Guide 2013

    Tue, Apr 16, 2013 2:00 PM by Matt Hickman

    While prep begins for Mother Nature's big day, keep in mind that there's another mum-centric celebration approaching. Here's 10 Mother's Day gift picks — all under $100 so you can also budget in flowers (and non-wire hangers).

  • 7 ways to reuse wine corks

    Mon, Apr 15, 2013 4:57 PM by Networx.com

    Here are some fun ways to justify your penchant for, say, pinot noir.

  • 'Light recycling' pavers save energy, prevent stumbling around in the dark

    Mon, Apr 15, 2013 1:22 PM by Matt Hickman

    LED-embedded solar paver lights are a dime a dozen. And then there's NightTec Leuchsteine paving stones from Germany in which the concrete itself glows once the sun goes down.

  • Floating huts, frog horror and DIY does Milan [Friday link clump]

    Fri, Apr 12, 2013 6:02 PM by Matt Hickman

    This week: An innovative housing concept for flood-ravaged Vietnamese villages, the emergence of the Maker Movement at Milan Design Week and an amphibian home invasion. Plus, remembering Paolo Soleri.

  • After scoring Kickstarter gold, Soma gives back to communities in need

    Thu, Apr 11, 2013 5:16 PM by Matt Hickman

    The secret is officially out: Following a successful Kickstarter campaign, San Francisco-based startup Soma teams up with charity:water to help bring clean drinking water to developing areas.

  • Cacoon: A nest-inspired hanging hang-out spot

    Wed, Apr 10, 2013 8:00 AM by Matt Hickman

    Inspired by the woven nests of weaver birds, the Cacoon is a lovely hammock-hanging seat mash-up ideal for solitary, nap-based escapes or (careful) summer cocktail sipping with a friend.

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