Ikea kicks single-use plastics to the curb
June 11, 2018, 5:12 p.m. by Matt Hickman
Drinking straws are just the tip of the plastic iceberg.
How to make your own laundry pods
May 30, 2018, 3:01 p.m. by Noel Kirkpatrick
Why buy your laundry pods when it's so easy to make your own version? Here's an easy recipe without all of the chemicals found in the store bought version.
It's a ridiculous day in the neighborhood
May 16, 2018, 5:27 p.m. by Mary Jo DiLonardo
Social drama unfolds on Nextdoor (and we love it.)
New Ikea collections for kids spotlight threatened wildlife
April 19, 2018, 8:38 a.m. by Matt Hickman
These playful jungle and safari prints come with an important message.
Boomers are redefining the retirement hotspot
March 26, 2018, 8:29 a.m. by Lloyd Alter
They're heading to hot spots like Coeur d'Alene, Idaho — and they aren't the only ones moving.
Is it time to bid adieu to the coffee table?
March 25, 2018, 4:55 p.m. by Matt Hickman
The living room staple frequently appears on lists of non-essential furnishings.
Why 'lazy' lawn mowers are heroes for bees
March 23, 2018, 12:24 p.m. by Russell McLendon
Mowing a lawn every two weeks instead of weekly can boost the abundance of bees, according to a new study.
7 natural, nontoxic cleaning helpers
March 22, 2018, 1:23 p.m. by Mary Jo DiLonardo
Why use toxic cleaners when lemons, baking soda and vinegar will do the trick?
7 nontoxic cookware brands for healthy cooking
February 19, 2018, 11:44 a.m. by Blythe Copeland
These pots and pans let your family enjoy a meal without safety worries.
Watch this man build a log cabin from scratch
January 30, 2018, 3:06 p.m. by Noel Kirkpatrick
Shawn James didn't even use power tools to build this Ontario retreat.
This startup wants to pay you for saving electricity
January 22, 2018, 9:54 a.m. by Matt Hickman
In California, it's easy being green, especially when you're also earning it.
How downsizing and decluttering are fueling the self-storage boom
January 16, 2018, 11:03 a.m. by Matt Hickman
Our stuff isn't disappearing. It's just getting moved around.
The humble Mason jar has never been so hip
December 27, 2017, 2:06 p.m. by Chanie Kirschner
The Mason jar has become hip again.
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Edit your closet
Empty your closet, then put back only the clothes you wore within the last year.
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How to declutter your life
A shift in how you think about housekeeping could result in a tidier and more relaxed life.
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Live out of just one bag
For one couple, one-bag living is way less stressful and a lot simpler than a life full of stuff.
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Less stuff makes you frugal
It's important to reevaluate all the stuff you own, and whether or not you really need it.
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Tidy up your electronic life
Marie Kondo's ideas work for your phone and computer, too.
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The experts' secrets to getting organized
Hint: There's a connection between clutter and your mental health.
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