Stephanie shows those of us who suffer from sewphobia how to make napkins—and you won't need a machine or a needle! Over at Re-nest, we're also coming around to the change of season. We're use...
We've enjoyed reading the comments on Trent's post—everyone knows jars are useful, but it's fascinating to see just how creative Re-nest readers are. And speaking of creative reuse: we spotted...
Last week we took a tour through Lynne Siodmak's historic restoration in Ventura, Ca. The house was almost literally falling down when she bought it; now, the Craftsman is a healthy, beautiful green...
This week at Re-nest, we’ve gotten into re-use. Wooden shipping pallets, it turns out, can be used to make entire buildings, storage sheds—even the chair seen above. We also re-colored a d...
A no-dig garden is a super easy way to A) get an organic vegetable garden up and running in no-time, and B) get rid of an unnecessary patch of lawn. Our friend Hulda takes us through the process, st...
Architect Matt Baran is building a new house in West Oakland. It's his first project, and we'll be following along as construction progresses. So far, he moved the house that was on the lot closer...
We found this Grass Ottoman while clicking through some of our favorite green sites the other day. It's really something to look at. So vivid. But is it green? And do you care? Cast your vote over a...
We're moving into a new house with a yard. Gardening is new and exciting. There´s a drought. What´s the green thing to do? And after the jump: Stephanie finds new, good glass food storage cont...
Jonathan is moving into a new house, and something (namely his nose) suspects that more than a few feline tenants marked the territory before he got there. So how do you get rid of the smell of cat ...
This week, we've covered a number of ways to green your life at home at Re-nest, including as Emily Kroll's beautiful new line of sofas made with FSC-certified wood frames and without flame retardan...
The homes that green architect Michelle Kaufmann designs are bright, beautiful spaces. Her Novato, Ca Glidehouse is no exception. Check it out! Click for a green Febreze alternative and dumpster...
It was a colander ... now it's a lampshade. Is it hot or not? Click here to vote! Click here for AT on mental checklists and the catch-22 of green design ......
EcoTimber introduces Formaldehyde-Free Bamboo Flooring “...the switch to a formaldehyde-free binder is a significant upgrade for EcoTimber's solid materials.” More from Re-nest: Retrofi...
Hot or Not? "Fish and greens cohabit for a short time in a home storage unit before being eaten by their keepers." Read on to vote... More from Re-nest: Thoughts on Leaf Blowers, and the ...
The Solar Powered Outdoor Workspace by Mathias Schnyder got us excited this afternoon. We would've gladly taken our work outside and off-grid today ... but then we thought ... glare? Click here...
Find out if your toilet is wasting water using nothing but your own two hands and a bottle of food coloring...(NSFW note: link leads to a video that starts automatically with sound.) ...and...
Danny Seo replaces dingy plastic switch plates with "infinitely recyclable" steel ones. read on for Green Tip: Don't Felt that Rug! and the 2-Bin Recycle Center from The Container Store, review...
Good Question: Paper Recycling Receptacle? Why Dr. Bronner's label stresses us out, and the ecobutton: hot or not? ...
Lighting Roundup: All About CFLs The re-nest book club would like your input, and we wonder: is there a greener way to frame art?...
• Tote Bag Excess?: Have too many tote bags? No such thing? Take the survey. Click for colorful cork and the re-nest book club ...
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