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Playing catch up: A not-quite-wintery mix
Fri, Dec 07, 2012 6:40 PM by Matt Hickman
This week: Washington, D.C.'s first passive house opens for businesses, a tres chic chicken coop hits the market and a visionary architect is remembered. Also, everyone apparently has gingerbread on the brain.
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Watch: Irking the HOA, 'Gangnam Style'
Fri, Dec 07, 2012 9:00 AM by Matt Hickman
Pop song-driven LED holiday light shows are the hottest thing to hit subdivisions since the traffic circle. Sure, they're fun and non-Griswoldian in their energy consumption, but would you want to be a neighbor?
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Recycled glass Coke bottles treated to high-design afterlife in Japan
Thu, Dec 06, 2012 3:37 PM by Matt Hickman
Coca-Cola teams up with Tokyo-based design studio Nendo to release a collection of gorgeous recycled glass tableware dubbed, most fittingly, Bottleware.
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Bottoms up, coasters out: Festive, drink-serving gear for the booziest time of year
Thu, Dec 06, 2012 1:30 PM by Matt Hickman
Need to provide the sauce for an ugly sweater party? Enjoy swilling 'nog in a group setting? Behold, eco-friendly drinking paraphernalia and bareware perfect for your wet wintertime fête.
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The heating season footprint [Infographic]
Wed, Dec 05, 2012 8:15 PM by Matt Hickman
Not that you need a reminder, but the high season of heat cranking and thermostat tweaking is upon us. Energy Star shares a few basics on how to reduce home heating-related spending during the chilly months.
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Global Green hands out awards, announces three-part Sandy rebuilding scheme
Tue, Dec 04, 2012 9:00 PM by Matt Hickman
With a focus on solar, schools and citizen entrepreneurs, Global Green USA formally announces its plan to help devastated-by-Sandy communities in New York and New Jersey rebuild.
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How can I make my Christmas tree last?
Tue, Dec 04, 2012 4:18 PM by Tom Oder
If you’re bringing home a tree, there are few simple rules for keeping it looking fresh and festive for the duration of the holidays.
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13 great, green calendars for '13
Mon, Dec 03, 2012 6:41 PM by Matt Hickman
Quick! Before all the good 2013 calendars sell out and you're forced to decide between either 'Pooped Puppies' or 'Auto Body Hotties'! For your consideration, 13 calendars of the letterpress, perpetual or otherwise remarkable variety.
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4 ways to create a sustainable holiday
Sat, Dec 01, 2012 10:10 AM by Chanie Kirschner
It's easy to maintain holiday cheer with less waste. And it could save you some money, too.
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Playing catch up: Gift guide, anyone?
Fri, Nov 30, 2012 3:52 PM by Matt Hickman
Well, color me shocked: Holiday gift guides dominate this week's link wrangle-fest. Plus, the pluses and minuses of living in a shoebox, the Atlantic Yards' prefab high-rise and Martha Stewart's tatted-up devotees.
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iLumi: Bluetooth-enabled bulb seeks bank
Thu, Nov 29, 2012 9:15 PM by Matt Hickman
Firm in the belief that light should help you live in addition to see, two young eco-entrepreneurs have created a family of super-brainy, Bluetooth-enabled LED bulbs that are currently seeking funding.
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3 ways to turn pine cones into sparkly decor
Wed, Nov 28, 2012 2:29 PM by Networx.com
While most of the year you want to keep them out of the house, the holiday season invites a special whimsy.
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DIY upcycled candle holders
Wed, Nov 28, 2012 1:31 PM by Networx.com
There's no need to buy something to put your candles in or on -- just look around and you'll probably find something that's attractive and functional.
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Decking the halls MNN style: 2012 edition
Wed, Nov 28, 2012 10:30 AM by Matt Hickman
With the imminent illumination of America's most famous Christmas tree — or at least the only one that warrants a Justin Bieber concert — it's a good a time as any to start bedecking your home with seasonal cheer.
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Toxic couches? Flame retardants on the rise in furniture, study finds
Wed, Nov 28, 2012 9:32 AM by Environmental Health News
The use of flame retardants in furniture has been linked to health issues in young children and pregnant women.
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