High Summer Project: Upcycled Tin Can Display

You will needtobacco plant seeds seed tray seed compost a variety of large fruit or vegetable cans hammer and nail multi-purpose compost cosmos and coneflower seedlings (optional) small watering canThe stars of this project are

Beat the Heat: 6 Eco-Friendly Ways to Keep Your Home Cool

For many, summer months mean spending plenty of time outdoors on the beach or next to a swimming pool. Then there are those without the luxury of keeping cool in nature, who live in areas that

Assembling a Green Home Design Team That'll Get the Job Done

The act of building a home that's ecologically sound—combining high efficiency with low-impact materials—isn't likely to be a solo venture.Although no element of creating such a home is beyond the capability of a determined homeowner to

How to Power Your Home With Eco-Friendly Technology

Are you trying to become more environmentally conscious? Think about purchasing a renewable energy system to power your home. It does take time and money to research, buy and maintain such a system, but many people enjoy

How to Use a Reclaimed Window to Build a New Cabinet

An adaptable design Cabinet materials before buildingThere are many uses for reclaimed windows in the home. Although the most obvious is simply to install an antique window into an existing opening, you might