Pressure Canners vs Water Bath - When is a Pressure Canner Needed?
If you like to preserve food at home, it is important to note which foods can be safely processed with a water bath canner and which foods require a …
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Choose a Green Home Location or Site: Advantages of a Greenfield Site to an Urban Infill for a Green Home Build
When building a green home, one of the first things to consider is where to build. Whether you decide on a more rural greenfield site, or a pre-used …
Continue ReadingEco-Friendly Clothes Shopping: The Green Way to Buy Clothes
Many of us enjoy shopping for clothes. Quality, durability, color, style and price affect our buying decisions. As our concern for the environment …
Continue ReadingNatural Ways to Repel Mosquitoes: Try These Green & Natural Products to Get Rid of Mosquitoes
Pesky mosquitoes can ruin a relaxing evening in no time. However, the negative environmental and health effects of bug sprays make many people …
Continue ReadingPrevent & Eliminate Mold & Mildew Removal, Naturally!
Methods to Prevent and Remove Mold and Mildew in Your Home
Continue ReadingThree Methods of Preserving Food at Home: Canning, Freezing, and Drying
Want to make the most of in season, local produce? Preserving fresh food for eating year round is easy and rewarding. Here you’ll find …
Continue ReadingHow to Can Pumpkin and Winter Squash at Home: Preserve Your Home Grown Pumpkins
When the chill of autumn hits the air, it’s time for comforting fall favorites like pumpkin pie and pumpkin soup. Learn how to can homegrown …
Continue ReadingTry These Natural Deer Repellent Ideas to Deer-Proof Your Garden Safely & Naturally
Deer can be terribly destructive to gardens. There are a number of ways you can discourage deer from eating your plants, including fencing, smells, …
Continue ReadingReview of Sprig Toys: Non-Toxic Toys for Children Made From Green & Sustainable Materials
Have you been looking for green toys for your children to play with? Look no further than Sprig Toys, a company based out of Colorado, which produces …
Continue ReadingAntimicrobial Agent Triclosan is Harmful to Health and the Environment
It is becoming difficult to find soap, dishwashing detergent, household cleaning products, or even toothpaste that doesn’t claim to be …
Continue ReadingChoosing a Green Home Builder or Architect
Choosing to build a sustainable home can be a daunting task; but, with the right green architect and green builder, or even an …
Continue ReadingComposphere U-Roll Composting System - Compost Tumbling Made Easy
There was a time when composting was only for farmers and serious gardeners; then it became a waste management activity but cumbersome for the …
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