Houselogic: Green Living Content

Is Failing to be Green the Same as Smoking?

Fri, 25 May 2012 09:10:55 -0400

Oh, the shame! Social embarrassment may soon drive consumers to be more green.

Here’s How Your Couch Could be Hazardous to Your Health

Thu, 24 May 2012 13:35:33 -0400

Controversy is heating up surrounding health risks attached to furniture cushions soaked in fire retardant chemicals. What’s a home owner to do?

The New Look -- and Location -- of Housing

Mon, 21 May 2012 11:40:54 -0400

Home builders find profits by filling in vacant areas and repurposing existing properties in urban neighborhoods.

It’s Drafty, It’s Old, but It’s True Love — and a Chance to Win $100

Mon, 21 May 2012 10:30:02 -0400

Follow Curbly’s Bruno Bornsztein as he insulates, caulks, and adds an HVAC to his ‘new’ 100-year-old home. Leave a comment to win $100.

New Appliance Standards Will Save Home Owners Hundreds on Utility Bills, DOE Says

Thu, 17 May 2012 12:55:33 -0400

New federal energy efficiency standards for appliances will save home owners hundreds on utility bills.

Gorgeous Drought-Resistant Plants with Vivid Color

Tue, 15 May 2012 13:10:12 -0400

Just when the growing season looks bleakest -- think scorchers and mid-summer drought -- Mom Nature brings out bursts of cheery color. These drought-resistant plants help conserve water and ensure your curb appeal won’t wilt in the heat. Native varieties are the most tolerant; check your <a href="http://www.csrees.usda.gov/Extension/">state extension service</a>. Meanwhile, check out our slideshow of colorful drought-resistant plants!

10 Tips for Shrinking Your Energy Bill

Fri, 11 May 2012 16:24:02 -0400

10 ways to cut back on home energy use.

Let’s Make Every Day ‘Give Your Stuff Away Day’

Thu, 10 May 2012 09:27:44 -0400

We have five ways to help your junk — er, nice stuff — find a new home.

Swingin’ Ways to Reuse an Iron Gate or Fence

Tue, 08 May 2012 11:25:13 -0400

Take a look at these great ways to reuse old iron fencing.

6 Green Terms: Which Ones Can You Trust?

Mon, 07 May 2012 09:36:00 -0400

Does “natural” mean organic? Should you buy anything labeled “non-toxic”? Here are the truth and eco-facts about many of the green terms you find on product labels.

6 Ways to Reduce Your Air Pollution Footprint

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 14:53:45 -0400

How much are you polluting the air? Here are 6 easy ways to cut the pollution your life produces and improve air quality.

It’s Not True! Incandescent Lightbulbs Aren’t Banned

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 09:40:34 -0400

Fed up with CFLs? Hoarding incandescent bulbs? Relax. Incandescents aren’t going away entirely; they’re just getting more efficient.

‘Plug-and-Play’ Solar Energy Systems on the Way for Home Owners

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 12:51:42 -0400

The Department of Energy pushes for a solar energy system you can just plug in and use.

10 Clever Uses for Hydrogen Peroxide

Thu, 19 Apr 2012 14:40:28 -0400

Is hydrogen peroxide a non-toxic weapon in your green cleaning arsenal? It should be!

5 Easy and Cheap Green Things to Do

Wed, 18 Apr 2012 11:36:59 -0400

You shouldn’t need a heap of gold to be green. Here are five simple, cheap things you can do to make your home — and your life — a little greener.

11 Clever Ways to Use Salvaged Building Materials in Your Home

Tue, 17 Apr 2012 14:53:54 -0400

You’re one-of-a-kind, and so is your home. So next time you’re remodeling and improving, don’t settle for ordinary -- go for the extraordinary. Salvaged building materials have unique character that’s unmatched by new products. Throw in the cost savings (with prices 50%-75% less than their modern counterparts) and sustainability (reusing old stuff keeps it out of landfills), and you’ve got bargains that are good for the environment. Check our slide show for imaginative ways to put salvage to use in your home.

What’s Your Earth Day Resolution?

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 11:09:45 -0400

This year, we’re resolving — and we hope you do too — to make some lasting changes in our homes so every day can be Earth Day.

Street Paved With … Toilets?

Mon, 19 Mar 2012 14:37:29 -0400

When you remodel your bathroom, don’t throw away your old toilet. Encourage your city to recycle it into a walkway, like Bellingham, Wash., has done.

Wow! A Vending Machine that Helps You Get Rid of Stuff

Thu, 15 Mar 2012 16:51:30 -0400

A new vending machine lets you swap your unloved stuff. Might be a good way to repurpose leftovers from your last home improvement project.

Leak? This is the Week to Plug It

Mon, 12 Mar 2012 11:31:12 -0400

It’s Fix a Leak Week, which means it’s time to stop being a drip and start saving water.