http://www.brighthub.com/environment/green-living.aspxenhttp://www.brighthub.com/environment/green-living/articles/55130.aspxFri, 06 Nov 2009 17:13:57 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:55130ErinKilgourAlthough not dangerous, fruit flies are annoying and with the end of summer here, fruit flies are harboring and harvesting in overripe fruit like never before. For safe natural alternatives pick up a few simple items at your local health food store to rid your kitchen of their invastion. With the end of summer, fruit flies are invading kitchens, ga...http://www.brighthub.com/environment/green-living/articles/55127.aspxFri, 06 Nov 2009 17:02:51 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:55127lindsayevansWhat do you do with the ever-growing pile of your children's creative creations? Upcycle their artwork by reusing them in these simple, easy ways. Isn't it wonderful when your child discovers what they can create with crayons, markers, and paints? Their imagination and creativity blooms - but so does the gargantuan stash of kiddie art that ...http://www.brighthub.com/environment/green-living/articles/24309.aspxFri, 06 Nov 2009 16:50:49 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:24309maddiegBored with utilitarian, reusable market bags, fashionable greenies are replacing their plastic bags with designer market bags and canvas totes. Saving the planet never looked so good! Reusable Market Bags Aren't Just Green Anymore Ask any French woman, and she will tell you that market bags are not only a necessity, but a fashion accessory....http://www.brighthub.com/environment/green-living/articles/54971.aspxThu, 05 Nov 2009 15:57:08 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:54971ErinKilgourYour cats wellness depends on the care in which they receive in your home. Feeding a balanced organic diet is the foundation to your cat's health. Benefits of Homemade Organic Cat Food A healthy pet is a happy pet. And, in today’s fast society, the family feline is often times ignored when it comes to the nutrition on their dinner plate. You ca...http://www.brighthub.com/environment/green-living/articles/55028.aspxThu, 05 Nov 2009 14:42:35 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:55028CyndeeSalvaged doors from old homes have so much character and history. These old relics of the past have so much potential, that with a little elbow grease and a vision, you can create beautiful furniture, art and accessories for your home and prevent them from being discarded. One idea to upcycle doors is to create a room divider. Learn how to below wi...http://www.brighthub.com/environment/green-living/articles/24339.aspxWed, 04 Nov 2009 17:23:06 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:24339jenniferclaerrTreeHugger.com is an excellent site to browse the latest green products. TreeHugger's shopping guides can help you to select eco-friendly furniture, clothing, computers and shoes. This website can help you to shop online for green products from the comfort of your own home. TreeHugger's Guides and Product Reviews TreeHugger is an interestin...http://www.brighthub.com/environment/green-living/reviews/24338.aspxWed, 04 Nov 2009 17:19:02 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:24338jenniferclaerrMalibu Solar LED floodlights are a quality product. They are inexpensive, and cost nothing to use. They can help to illuminate darkened areas of your home's landscape either in the front or the back. Lighting Our Landscape with Solar I've been wanting to start using solar energy, so I asked my husband to get me a solar gadget for Christmas. We ...http://www.brighthub.com/environment/green-living/articles/23518.aspxWed, 04 Nov 2009 17:18:25 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:23518jenniferclaerrIf you're trying to reduce your electricity bill, storing cold energy in your refrigerator can help. It costs practically nothing to get started, and you can use recycled materials in the process. Basics on Saving Electricity We all know that we can store electricity in batteries. However, storing cold is a much cheaper and more efficient way t...http://www.brighthub.com/environment/green-living/reviews/22917.aspxWed, 04 Nov 2009 17:12:52 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:22917jenniferclaerrHugo Naturals handmade vegan soaps are luxurious. Made from all-natural botanicals, they smell like a garden of pleasures. They are also cruelty-free. However, they are a bit expensive. Whether or not Hugo Naturals soaps are right for you will depend on your priorities and your finances. Browsing Hugo Naturals Handmade, Hand-Cut Natural Soaps Recen...http://www.brighthub.com/environment/green-living/articles/39624.aspxMon, 02 Nov 2009 18:59:17 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:39624focogeekXericape designs take careful planning, but once established, xeriscaped yards can be beautiful, unique and low-maintenance gardens. Here are basic principles of zeriscape design and maintenance. How to xeriscape Xeriscape is a popular green gardening trend, but the concept is often misunderstood. The word is sometimes mispronounced as "zero-s...http://www.brighthub.com/environment/green-living/articles/54384.aspxSat, 31 Oct 2009 14:05:31 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:54384rhwriter13Indoor garden plants are like children: with a little care, they can give you years of joy. Get Started Indoor Gardening Indoor gardening is an exciting prospect for those who love to keep their fingers in the dirt but live in an apartment or a cold winter climate, or perhaps must remain in a wheelchair and cannot take advantage of outdoor gard...http://www.brighthub.com/environment/green-living/articles/54383.aspxSat, 31 Oct 2009 14:00:46 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:54383rhwriter13Looking through an old drawer, someone stumbles upon an old pile of cassette tapes. Is it time to throw them away? Surely there must be a way to keep them alive a little longer. How to Reuse Cassette Tapes When technology introduced us to compact disks, an age old problem was solved: no more worn out sounds from the tape player. No longer would...http://www.brighthub.com/environment/green-living/articles/54266.aspxFri, 30 Oct 2009 17:05:24 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:54266rhwriter13Organic food is all the rage today, but during hard times people have to choose between paying their heating bill or chemical free food. They can have both just by beginning with a few simple steps. Five Simple Tips for Beginning the Garden Organic gardening is no longer a fad among hardcore gardeners but instead has gone mainstream, involving the ...http://www.brighthub.com/environment/green-living/articles/54244.aspxFri, 30 Oct 2009 13:38:00 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:54244terrieschultzWhat do you do when you need to do some repair work in your house but don't own the necessary tool? Tool-sharing may be the answer. Tool-Sharing: A Sensible Idea The occasion often arises when you need to do a DIY project in your home or yard, but don't own the necessary tool. It doesn't make sense to go out and purchase a tool that is ...http://www.brighthub.com/environment/green-living/articles/54109.aspxThu, 29 Oct 2009 18:20:51 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:54109LaurenRomanoEco-friendly bar gifts can be wonderful to give any recipient that has a bar or just likes to have a drink or two. If you know someone that has a home bar or just likes having a drink, giving eco-friendly bar gifts can be a wonderful idea for any occasion. Eco-friendly gifts are not as expensive as they used to be, so even on a budget they are affo...http://www.brighthub.com/environment/green-living/articles/50017.aspxThu, 29 Oct 2009 18:16:53 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:50017lindsayevansThis year, make Halloween costumes for the whole family from recycled and reused materials. Find fun, eco-friendly costume ideas for adults and children alike here. Using recycled materials to make your Halloween costume is fun, easy, and reduces your environmental impact. You don't need to spend money on cheaply made costumes that will be worn onl...http://www.brighthub.com/environment/green-living/articles/54113.aspxThu, 29 Oct 2009 16:55:44 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:54113CatsEyeEditingAlfalfa has several health benefits for humans and it's effective for pets, too. Alfalfa can provide protein as well as essential vitamins and minerals to your pet. Should you be feeding your pet alfalfa supplements? Alfalfa is a herb that offers nutritional benefits for humans and pets alike. Alfalfa provides the following nutrients: prote...http://www.brighthub.com/environment/green-living/articles/54104.aspxThu, 29 Oct 2009 16:17:42 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:54104CatsEyeEditingDo you shave every other day? This means that you shave almost 183 days out of the year. If you can't get away with shaving less, then you need to consider more eco-friendly options to reduce your waste. Just think of all of the razor blades and razor handles that go to landfills every year. Unless your bold enough to go walking around with...http://www.brighthub.com/environment/green-living/articles/54102.aspxThu, 29 Oct 2009 16:11:59 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:54102CatsEyeEditingPesticides contain chemicals, so why would you want these outside or inside your home - especially if you have pets? You don't have to always use synthetic pesticides to rid insects from your home. An alternative is natural repellents and products made from plants and flowers. When the weather starts to change, you might notice intruders in...http://www.brighthub.com/environment/green-living/articles/54082.aspxThu, 29 Oct 2009 14:19:06 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:54082csc3819If you are into using wood stoves as heating implements you might like to consider the more refined type which is the Pellet Wood Stove. This type of stove is said to be more efficient than the conventional model of wood stove. What is a Pellet Wood Stove? A pellet wood stove is made of thick metal but is quite compact. It uses wood pellets ins...