What is a 'forever home?'
October 9, 2019, 8:26 a.m. by Lloyd Alter
British architect Mark Siddall is designing homes that work at every stage of your life.
To the lighthouse
May 28, 2009, 4:35 p.m. by Plenty Magazine
Architect Walter Brooks' self-described "little house of light" delivers big ideas for living simply and sustainably.
Capitol improvements
May 28, 2009, 3:41 p.m. by Plenty Magazine
Retrofit your stay in D.C. with Hotel Palomar
From Oosterhouse to your house
May 23, 2009, 5:38 a.m. by Gerri Miller
Carter Oosterhouse, the carpenter from HGTV's 'Carter Can', shares easy ways to green any home.
Trash to treasure: Strap in
May 19, 2009, 10:33 a.m. by Plenty Magazine
Max McMurdo, the force behind British eco-design company Reestore, transforms a discarded deckchair frame into an edgy upholstered lounger.
Flatpak to the future
May 19, 2009, 10:21 a.m. by Plenty Magazine
Streamline your life with greener design.
Old wine corks to new floors
May 14, 2009, 3:05 p.m. by Plenty Magazine
One company's quest to turn old wine corks into new flooring.
Sturdy seating
May 14, 2009, 2:21 p.m. by Plenty Magazine
This chair made of recycled aluminum is built to last
MNN at the Milan Furniture Fair
May 7, 2009, 5:20 a.m. by Giovanna Dunmall
We sent our European correspondent to the streets of Milan for their international furniture fair.
A gallery of 10 great green houses
May 5, 2009, 3:56 p.m.
Check out this photo gallery of stunning eco-friendly houses.
When hay houses make sense
May 1, 2009, 3:46 p.m. by Plenty Magazine
On an Indian reservation in Montana, students and volunteers build homes out of straw.
Spring cleaning without the chemicals
April 24, 2009, 5:07 a.m. by S.A. Rogers
Save money and your lungs by using these homemade detergents.
BRIGHTER LIVING: Enhanced energy efficiency
March 27, 2009, 2:09 p.m. by Meredith Darlington
Brighter Living with Jill Cordes: Tips to enhancing our energy efficiency.
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Could this ancient relic still be the best way to heat your home?
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Where to find old doors and windows for a decorating project
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What are my options for eco-friendly backyard play sets?
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Is this real? Hyper-crowded Hong Kong apartments go up, up, up ...
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Evergreen homes: Thomas Eco-House
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This Brooklyn townhome has it all: Treehouse, turtle sanctuary and even a stream on the roof
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Why you should mulch leaves, not rake them
Don't just stuff everything into a bag and leave it on the curb. Make use of that fall yard waste.
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When will fall leaves be at their peak near me?
Now you know the best time to be a 'leaf peeper' in any part of the U.S.
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7 amazing soups for soup weather
The chill in the air means soup should be in your bowl.
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5 ways to beat fall allergies
They always seem to pack a wallop. Here's how you can find relief.
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Why does autumn have two names?
Autumn is the only season with two names. How did this happen, and which name should you use?
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5 classic fall recipes
Roasted veggies and soups of all kinds are what we're talking about.
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Thanks to seed savers, Glass Gem corn exists
This stunning, multi-colored corn is real and edible, and its seeds are now in high demand.
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10 best places outside the U.S. for fall color
These places around the world that equal U.S. locales when it comes to colorful scenery.
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