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Playing catch up: Lie-free linkage
Fri, Jan 18, 2013 4:00 PM by Matt Hickman
Sick of being inundated with news about the world's most famous Tour de France-winning sociopath? Seek refuge in moss-growing coffee tables, designer cat shelters, and stools made from dead people's clutter.
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NanoLight LED boasts unconventional appearance, peerless efficiency
Fri, Jan 18, 2013 2:46 PM by Matt Hickman
The NanoLight, a new Kickstarter-funded 12-watt LED bulb, eschews the fancy-schmancy smart capabilities that are all the rage and instead focuses on groundbreaking energy savings.
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8 videos of DIY home improvement fails
Wed, Jan 16, 2013 10:04 AM by Jason Axelrod
If you decide to take on a home improvement project, make sure you know what you're doing. (Otherwise, you might end up like one of these unfortunate people.)
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Goedzak: A trash bag that promotes easy scavenging, salvaging
Tue, Jan 15, 2013 4:32 PM by Matt Hickman
Standing in as an alternative to standard trash bags that discourage curbside salvaging, the transparent Goedzak is 'a friendly way to offer products a second chance and stimulate sustainable behavior.'
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Winter reads: Hiber-Nation '13
Mon, Jan 14, 2013 8:00 AM by Matt Hickman
Caught yourself a nasty case of the flu? Holed up at home and already blown through 'Twink Peaks' on Netflix? Try spend a lazy, housebound winter day with a stack of green home and garden-themed books.
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What's the difference between distilled water, spring water and purified water?
Fri, Jan 11, 2013 11:03 AM by Chanie Kirschner
What's in the water, what isn't, and how it tastes play a role in deciding which to use.
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Playing catch up: Link shots
Fri, Jan 11, 2013 2:28 AM by Matt Hickman
As flu terror grips the country, be extra mindful to wash your hands and take plenty of vitamin C. Also, why not inoculate yourself with this week's very special strain of green home and garden news?
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Tree-cutting order issued in Seattle-area squabble over blocked views
Tue, Jan 08, 2013 6:30 PM by Matt Hickman
In the leafy Seattle suburb of Clyde Hill, a heated dispute over a former MLB player's obstructed views comes to an end as the city issues its first cutting order under a decades-old tree removal ordinance.
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WeMo Light Switch offers energy savings and endless pranking opportunities
Tue, Jan 08, 2013 4:00 PM by Matt Hickman
At the 2013 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, Belkin announces that an internet-controlled light switch will join the company's existing suite of WeMo home automation products.
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Throw blankets: Hiber-Nation '13
Sun, Jan 06, 2013 9:37 PM by Matt Hickman
A bout of housebound hibernation just wouldn't be complete without a throw blanket made from natural materials. Here are some ideas, but fair warning: Your dog is likely to co-opt whatever you choose.
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Plastic Birdhouse: Water bottle waste gives winged beauties a place to perch
Fri, Jan 04, 2013 6:22 PM by Matt Hickman
A Portuguese design firm has found a clever way to repurpose an all-too-common form of plastic waste while also creating 'a home for nature in our home.'
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DIY bathroom soap dispensers
Fri, Jan 04, 2013 3:39 PM by Networx.com
You don't have to use the container your liquid soap comes in.
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Secret DIY house cleaning products
Fri, Jan 04, 2013 12:09 PM by Networx.com
You probably already know about the cleaning power of lemons, vinegar and baking soda. But here are some of their lesser-known uses.
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Lights out for 75-watt bulbs

Wed, Jan 02, 2013 9:25 AM

Video: New regulations pull the plug on the 75-watt incandescent light bulbs.
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Snake in the grass ... and on the sofa: Chinese New Year decor
Wed, Jan 02, 2013 8:00 AM by Matt Hickman
Get into the spirit of 2013, the Year of the Snake, by outfitting your abode with these handmade, serpent-themed accents that, while not Indiana Jones-friendly, are more tasteful than terrifying.
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