Archive for 'Home Improvement'

Bask in the intrinsic character and beauty of reclaimed wood flooring while doing your part to conserve our trees and forests.  Deforestation and logging of old growth forests are a threat to ecosystems worldwide, why not do your bit for the planet while imbuing your home or office with the natural richness and warmth reclaimed [...]

If you’ve ever read the label on the back of conventional paint cans, you’ll find a list of ingredients hazardous to your health.  In fact, a Johns Hopkins University study (scroll to Paint via the link) reported that 300 toxic chemicals and 150 carcinogens may be found in oil-based paint.  When paint dries, the liquid [...]

If you want to put a big dent in your bottled water use install a water filtration system on your kitchen tap. This relatively inexpensive, under-counter model from Kenmore is highly rated by Consumer Reports.
Comes without a filter cartridge, ($16.99).
$54.99 @ sears.com

Thinking of adding a fresh coat of color to your walls? If so, make sure to choose a brand of paint that is low in VOCs (volatile organic compounds), or better yet, one that contains no VOCs at all, such as The Freshaire Choice, which is available at Home Depot.
VOCs are chemical gases emitted from [...]

At some point in time we’ve all embellished to enhance our feeling of pride or to bring excitement to someone else. Likewise, we probably all know someone who’s boasted to win a hot date, or told their spouse of a greater sale price than they actually received. Intentions provoking these exaggerations, however, are not always [...]

The Australian architect, Sally Dominguez, has created the Rainwater HOG, a unique solution to the problem of rainwater run-off and greywater storage in areas where space is limited. The Rainwater HOG’s relatively small size enables it to fit into many spaces previously not available to water tanks. And its modular design enables it to be [...]

How many products now have the word “Eco” in the name? Well here’s another one. This self-powered, off-the-grid fan works via the Seebeck effect to create its own electrical power to turn its fan and move warm air around a room.  Sits directly on top of a wood stove and uses the difference in temperature [...]

Let’s get one thing out of the way right off the bat, I have not personally tested this paper-saving toilet seat that is designed to help spritz away dooty.  I realize that this device is certainly not for everyone.

The brand new Swash Ecoseat 250 is projected to save up to 75% of the toilet paper [...]

Unlike most solar security lights that appear to have been designed by a clerk at the hardware store who doesn’t get out much, this one has some style.

The Motion-Activated Wedge LED Light can detect motion up to 25 feet, activate up to 300 times a night when fully charged and is easily installed on any [...]

It’s never a good idea to be left in the dark; (I know, because my friends do it to me all the time).

With the hurricane and tornado seasons fast upon us it’s a great time to update your home’s emergency systems and the Freeplay Light Center is a great addition to your home emergency gadgetry.
The [...]

We originally posted about Mariah Power’s Windspire turbine last year when its sleek, “propeller-free” design first caught our eye.  The company recently announced commercial production, sales and shipping their small wind turbine. The bad news is the fully integrated unit is back-ordered for the next few months as Mariah Power tries to meet consumer enthusiasm [...]

What I like about online shop, Let’s Go Green is the fact that you can garner a lot of green for your home with one quick visit.  You’ll find quality items for your kitchen, bath, office and garden — all reasonably priced.  Recycled paper goods, trash can liners that degrade and compost in 12-24 months, [...]