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Houseplants must have enough sunlight to thrive. But how can you tell if they are getting too much or too little light? The answer is simple: Let the plants tell you. If the plant is leaning toward sunlight, stops producing flowers or has leaves that curl upward, it is in need of more light. If you see brown spots, yellowing leaves or leaves ...Read more

Do you love corn on the cob? Believe it or not, one of the tastiest parts isn’t the kernels of corn, it’s the tough cob itself. The best way to use the corn cob is to make a sweet, milky, wonderfully delicious corn cob broth. It’s easy: Just remove the kernels from regular ears of corn (this can be done prior to or after cooking). Then ...Read more

It’s a pretty basic eco-fact that planting a tree is one of the best ways to give back to the Earth and beautify your property. But trees can be expensive, and nothing is worse than a living investment that ends up dying in the first year you plant it. When buying trees, ask your local nursery if they have any zero-risk guarantees. Many ...Read more

We all know that air-drying clothes is better than using the dryer -- but many of us don’t always have that option. Still, regardless of environmental impact, there are certain items that should never go in the dryer because heat and tumbling can break down their fabric and construction. These include intimate apparel like bras and lingerie; ...Read more

It’s true: Antique furniture is better than new. A recent study by Carbon Clear found that buying vintage produces six times fewer carbon emissions than purchasing new pieces, since no additional resources are required to manufacture that armoire, table or set of chairs. Antiques are also built to last -- on average, they’re resold every 30 ...Read more

To cut back on food waste at home, try doing a "family-style" dinner where you and your guests serve yourselves in the kitchen and bring your plates of food to the table. When we plate food at the dining table, we tend to overindulge and leave food on the plate. That food ends up in the trash instead of being saved for leftovers. With nearly 1.3...Read more