Entries tagged How-To

Seven things you should repair instead of replace

By Brian Clark Howard Posted Tue Nov 10, 2009 9:13am PST for daily_green_news 14 Comments

These days, many of us don't try even the easiest small repairs because it seems faster or more cost-effective to buy new stuff. But fixing some items can be surprisingly simple and cheap. Read full post »
Related topics: How-To, Tips, Saving Money, Reusing stuff
How to save money by slowing down

By Lori Bongiorno Posted Tue Nov 3, 2009 12:58pm PST for the_conscious_consumer 13 Comments

Slowing down may be counterintuitive, but it's good for your sanity, your wallet, and the planet. Read full post »
Related topics: Health, Food and Drink, Holidays, How-To, Tips, Commuting, Saving Money, Saving gas
Save money and the planet

By Marie Oser Posted Mon Nov 2, 2009 7:21am PST for ecomii_healthy_living 1 Comments

Five actions you can take that will help to preserve and protect the planet and your budget. Read full post »
Related topics: Food and Drink, How-To, Tips, Organic, Lights, Locavore, Commuting, Saving Money, Saving energy at home, Saving water at home, Mass transit
Ask Umbra on her hotness, corporate gift baskets, and more

By Umbra Fisk, Grist.org Posted Sun Nov 1, 2009 8:15pm PST for grist_ask_umbra 0 Comments

Q. Dear Umbra, I am worried that your hotness may be contributing to global warming. I’m not sure what can be done to fix this. O Zone A. Dearest O, You are making me blush. ... Read full post »
Related topics: Holidays, How-To, Government, Recycling, Tips, Paper
Sleep better in your own bed

By Lori Bongiorno Posted Tue Oct 27, 2009 3:37pm PDT for the_conscious_consumer 32 Comments

Plump those old pillows and revive your bedroom for a truly restful night’s slumber. Read full post »
Related topics: Shopping, How-To, Cleaning, Tips, Saving Money
Ya gonna eat that? Worms will

By Mike Kahn Posted Tue Oct 27, 2009 10:15am PDT for daily_green_news 1 Comments

How to start a worm composting bin in six simple steps and cut your waste by up to 40%. Read full post »
Related topics: How-To, Gardening, Organic, Veggies
50 ways to never waste food again

By Colleen Vanderlinden, Planet Green Posted Tue Oct 27, 2009 10:00am PDT for guest_bloggers 4 Comments

Simple ideas that make a big difference in your budget and help save resources too. Read full post »
Related topics: Food and Drink, How-To, Tips, Waste, Saving Money
Who's cheaper, him or her?

By Jeff Yeager Posted Fri Oct 23, 2009 12:30pm PDT for daily_green_cheapskate 0 Comments

Lauren Weber of "In Cheap We Trust" challenges The Green Cheapskate for the title of most thrifty. Read full post »
Related topics: How-To, Tips, Interview, Saving Money
Eight clever ways to avoid cell phone radiation

By Amy Rosenthal Posted Thu Oct 22, 2009 6:22am PDT for daily_green_news 0 Comments

You can limit your exposure to cell phone radiation, and still communicate with your wireless. Read full post »
Related topics: Health, Safety, How-To, Cell Phones, Tips
How to make handmade paper ... from trash

By Adina Levin Posted Wed Oct 21, 2009 11:17am PDT for daily_green_news 4 Comments

All you need to make beautiful homemade paper is a pile of bills, a blender, and a little creativity. Read full post »
Related topics: How-To, Crafts, Recycling, Paper