Green Living

With a greener home, you can save money with more efficient use of energy and water, live healthier and be more environmentally astute by using materials that are renewable and recyclable—without compromising quality, aesthetics, or budget.
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What Is Green Architecture? How to Build an Eco-Conscious Home
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Everything You Need to Know Before Donating to Goodwill
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What Is Slow Decorating? The Sustainable Home Trend with Timeless Style
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Learn How to Lower Your Gardening Water Bill With These Easy Tips
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How to Safely Dispose of Compact Fluorescent Lightbulbs
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5 Things You Can Upcycle and Sell for Cash
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10 Easy Ways to Go Green
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5 Nature-Inspired Decorating Ideas for a Soothing Aesthetic
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The 10 Best Organic Sheets for a Dreamy Bedroom
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6 Eco-Friendly Ways to Organize Your Home
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7 Simple Ways to Go Green with Your Cleaning Routine
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4 Natural Decor Ideas You Can Borrow from Biophilic Homes
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How Much Money Can You Really Save by Switching to Solar and Wind Power?
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Home Investments to Make to Prepare for Extreme Weather
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How to Save Money by Cutting Your Water Usage This Summer
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What to Know Before Going Solar at Home to Save Money (and the Planet)
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The Best Eco-Friendly Fabrics for a Fresh, Modern Space
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How to Get Rid of Practically Anything
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Eco-Friendly and Sustainable Building Materials for a Greener Home
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12 Eco-Friendly Labels to Look for to Help You Shop More Sustainably
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10 Mistakes You're Making That Could Hurt Your Home's Air Quality
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Simple Steps to Improve Your Indoor Air Quality for a Healthier Home
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6 Best Eco-Friendly Countertop Materials for a More Sustainable Kitchen
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How to Dispose of Paint the Right Way
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6 Easy Tasks You Can Do Today to Go Green Around the House
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8 Easy Ways to Go Green with Your Kitchen Routine
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How to Install a Smart Thermostat
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15 Easy Ways to Save Energy at Home and Spend Less
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6 Tips Homeowners Should Know to Profit from the Inflation Reduction Act
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5 Spots in Your Home That Might Be Letting in Cold Air
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Winter Hacks to Make Your House Warmer Without Upping the Thermostat
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10 Easy Ways to Lower Air Conditioning Costs
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How Changing Your Ceiling Fan Direction Can Keep Your Home Cooler
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Does a Dishwasher Save Water? Yes—Even If It's Not Quite Full
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How to Cool Down a Room Without Air Conditioning
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The Ultimate Home Maintenance Checklist for Every Season
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7 Air-Conditioner Mistakes That Waste Energy and Money
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4 Ways to Use Landscaping to Increase Your Home's Energy Efficiency
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24 Tips for Energy-Efficient Homes
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Are 'Phantom Loads' Haunting Your Electricity Bill? Here's How to Identify Them to Save Money