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House & Home
Bring Back the Bees
Bring Back the Bees: Give honeybees a hand by creating a buzz-worthy yard.
Drill, Baby, Drill
While politicians argue over drilling in the Arctic and along the coasts, an “underground” energy movement—geothermal—is quietly taking shape.
The Woodstove’s Big Comeback
The improvement of wood-burning appliances is a success story right up there with high-efficiency furnaces, solar panels and hybrid cars.
The Big, Bulky Truth About Beds
Old mattresses are environmental freeloaders. Those creaky, lumpy mattresses are made up of almost a half dozen intricately interwoven materials, making them extremely difficult to break down or recycle.
Movin On Up
Green condominium projects may be the most responsible housing on the market today.
Raising the New Roof
There are many ways to green a roof, not all of which involve planting a garden overhead.
A Leafy Retreat
Living in the trees is no longer just a childhood dream—organizations like Forever Young Treehouses and Out "n" About Outfitters make it possible to build a treehouse that’s designed with adults in mind.
The Cooler Kitchen
Energy-Saving Kitchens: How to find a fridge that’s not an energy-hog, and other planet-friendly kitchen appliances.
Who Let the Dogs (and Cats) Out?
People are creating spaces on their property for local wildlife but leaving birds, rabbits and other creatures at the mercy of the family pet.