This year I wrote about comparing the cost of heating with oil versus heating with propane. The two posts that I wrote, Heating - Propane Vs Oil and Oil Vs Propane Fuel Calculator have been read more than any other posts I’ve written. So I thought it would be interesting to mention them again with h…

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with Specialty Lamp universal, Inc., has issued a voluntary recall of approximately 371,000 counterfeit “Square D” circuit breakers, due to a fire endanger. The circuit breakers can fail to trip when they are overloaded, and have been d…

There are various places in the home where water valves are located. One prime place is where the water supply enters the home. that is in place to shut off the supply for maintenance. But by the course of duration, these can develop a leak. Not only does that waste water but overly wet soil at …

I went to the store the other day and perused the choice of lamps. Talk about cheap crap, er, I mean expensive junk. I couldn’t find a lamp under $20 that wasn’t ugly or in need of some serious style. I came home totally bummed that I didn’t find the perfect lamp.

Design*Sponge’s Kate has mad…

This is the moment part of my five-part series on the transformation of a backyard into a very nice park-like atmosphere, consisting of paver walkways and patios, a water feature, and sod and plantings. The home belongs to my son and his wife (hereafter known as s/w). Take a look at Part I to se…

It never fails: as soon as I get to a critical part in preparing the evening’s meal, my three-year-old needs me. It doesn’t matter whether the quinoa is boiling by or whether the roasting veggies are burned to a crisp; whether Owen’s fire hat is lost, it needs to be found pronto.

So what do w…

I’m a green gardener. I’m loathe to use toxic chemicals in my yard. However, there are assured situations when only toxic will do. Like, for example, when I recently had to kill a tree. Read on whether you’re in the same boat and would like some tips. Oh, and be certain to check out my photo…

In an expansion of a recall issued in February 2007, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with M & A Global Technologies Inc, d.b.a. Spa at Home, has issued a moment voluntary recall of gel candles, due to a fire and burn endanger posed to consumers whether the candles…

Most walls can benefit from a fresh coat of paint every few years. that is one project where you can compose more work for yourself whether you don’t do your homework. Try these tips to paint like a pro!

Use a 5 gallon bucket rather than a roller tray. There’s less chance of spilling or putt…

Gwendolyn Bounds chronicled her eco-friendly kitchen renovation that month in the Wall Street Journal. What was included in the 484-day renovation?

Sustainable wood floors
Bamboo cabinets
No formaldehyde
Energy-Star appliances
LED lights
Low VOC paints
Concrete countertops

Some hi…