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Casa Verde: Preventing Phantom Loads
In the high-tech world we live in, power strips are as essential as light bulbs. But just as you turn the lights off when you leave a room, you should also get in the habit of turning off your power strip when you're not using it. This helps prevent what eco experts call the "phantom load."
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How-To: Beat the Heat the Eco-Friendly Way
San Francisco is in the midst of heat wave, and as much as I love putting on my Summer dresses, I'm not a fan of looking like a stick of melted butter. If the temperature in your 'hood hasn't risen yet, trust me, it will. So, I have a few tips for conquering the heat when it does.
How-To: Green Your Life Without Spending Any Money
So, I've told you how to go green in the bathroom, kitchen, and laundry room without spending money, and hopefully you'll take note. But, there are a few other ways you can become a better friend to the Earth by making changes around the house and in your lifestyle. To hear them, read more
How-To: Go Green in the Kitchen Without Spending Money
So, you've learned how to go green in the bathroom without spending any money. But you shouldn't stop there! There's still more eco-friendly business to be done around the house.
Nice and New: Pottery Barn Leah Desk
A friend of mine has the Neiman Marcus Mirrored Vanity ($899) and I love its flip-up center storage compartment, but I've been feeling lately that mirrored furniture is heading for the "out" bin. So, I was delighted to come across the Leah Desk ($469) in champagne at Pottery Barn. The desk also has a center section that lifts to reveal a beveled mirror and a faux drawer front that folds down to store accessories.
Casa Verde: 21 Eco-Friendly Home Improvements
I'm always looking for new ways to make my home greener, so thanks to Tdamji for pointing me to this list of 21 eco-friendly home improvements. (By the way, if you haven't checked out Tdamji's Minimal Harm — For the Love of the Planet group, I highly recommend it.)
This 21-green salute will help your conscience and your pocketbook, saving money and increasing your home's value. How many of these tactics do you use in your home?
How-To: Greening Your Bedroom
- Test to make sure there is no lead paint on your walls, floors, and doors, especially if you live in an older home (before the '70s). If the paint is lead based, hire a professional to have the lead-based paint removed or replace the painted items (i.e. doors) altogether.
Casa Quickie: Keeping Track of Cords
Have you ever gone to unplug your laptop and accidentally turned off your DVR, right in the middle of recording the latest episode of Project Runway? If so, you're not alone. Given the amount of electronic equipment we all have in our homes, it's not a surprise.
Casa Capsule: The Week That Was
- You guys weren't really feeling the twisted hunting trophies trend, but everyone loves these new ornate chandeliers.
- I'm actually looking forward to cleaning day thanks to your top 10 house cleaning shortcuts.
- Build a quiet living room around a very loud rug in this week's Casa Craving challenge.
- Get inspired by this week's Su Casas, including Divagwendolyn's crazy-organized clothes storage and Thopunk's cheap and chic computer desk.
- An easy way to save the Earth: turning off your power strips.
- Discover the delightful online boutique of the Rose and Radish gallery.
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