May 28th 2010 4:45PM
Scotland is said to have the most -- but, that's probably because no one has studied the impact weamers have on relationships in the U.S. Get used to the term "weamer" (Wasters of Energy and Money) because more energy-conscious couples are said to be fighting over who, exactly, is the weamer. What's a weamer? Ebico, the... Continue Reading »
May 21st 2010 3:45PM
Move over, wacko survivalists. Canning your own food is coming to the masses ... even the urban ones. Do you want to stockpile the bounty and flavor of goodies from the farmers market or your CSA membership? Live more sustainably? Save money? Or perhaps most importantly, avoid scary commercial chemicals such as bisphenol... Continue Reading »
May 19th 2010 10:30AM
Recently we revealed a thrifty laundry "secret" that laundry detergent manufacturers don't want you to know. Now, we're about to do the same for those sweet-smelling, chemical-free cleaning products. Yes, the ones that are so pricey you feel like you've been taken to the cleaners! Making your own natural cleaning products... Continue Reading »
Apr 28th 2010 4:30PM
Can you believe a Hong Kong man fits 24 rooms into a postage-stamp-size apartment? Sounds impossible, but it's true. Gary Chang calls it his "Domestic Transformer." He created a masterpiece using exceedingly thoughtful planning and design in a 330-square-foot space. (His architect-training, no doubt, coming in very... Continue Reading »
Apr 21st 2010 11:15AM
The "Lords of Dogtown" and their disciples must be smiling. The newest skateboard trend: reuse and upcycling of discarded skateboards into rad furniture. Non-skaters and eco-conscious consumers will appreciate the design, too. Here are a few ways to put your goofy-foot forward and incorporate salvaged skateboards into... Continue Reading »
