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Oops--I mean Berkeley Horticultural Nursery! So many nurseries, so little time. . . .

No need to deal with the wait, packaging, and fuel miles from an online resource for a string of pearls. There are several nurseries in the SF Bay Area that carry these, including Westbrae in Berke...

I actually had the pleasure of getting a house tour from Steve a few years ago, when we were co-workers at LBNL. Steve and Liz's house is very inspiring — it's a reno that almost ...

Congratulations guys! David, it's been a long road from that group house in Fruitvale, yes? But even there, you brought your amazing style to the table (and floors, and walls, and....). Congrats!

nice work--this looks great!

we need some more collapsible reusable bags, oh yes we do...

bacon melts, here i come

Sunset, I heart thee.

blendaroo!

I heart silk.

I clean my sea sponges/loofahs by boiling them in a white vinegar solution (1 part white vinegar to 2 parts water), which was recommended to me as an alternative to bleach.

I've actually made one of these before with thrifted sweaters that had cashmere and angora content in the wool sweaters. I popped them in the washer at hot and they felted up nicely, then I cut the...

I have to agree with Dave that these aren't all they're cracked up to be--especially given the neighborhood. I live right around the corner, and I can attest to the fact that most condo buyers aren...

from GreenCity Lofts on July 31, 2007 12:06AM

you can also save the money and shipping costs of the topsy-turvy tomato planter by simply making one from a five-gallon bucket. check it out here:

Hi Melanie--sorry about not linking to the fan! Here's a link to the desk fan whose photo I featured: http://www.cas...

from Cool Solutions on June 22, 2007 03:20PM

I do this and drape over wooden spoons, etc, as Joan A does. You just have to make sure to readjust the bags so pockets of water don't get stuck in there and prolong drying time. What ...

from Plastic Bag Dryers: Not just for hippies on June 21, 2007 04:19PM

Great tour! Your house is lovely and practical. If everyone implemented simple steps like these our carbon profiles would be that much smaller. One question: Have you had a home perfo...

from The Green Mama Gives a Tour of Her Home on June 21, 2007 01:09PM

While I'm a supporter of the idea of carbon neutrality (and have offset all of my plane travel/car travel/household energy use for two years now), folks interested in going carbon neutral should re...

from Green Tip: Carbon Zero Calculator on June 21, 2007 12:59PM

Hey folks--thanks for commenting on my post! to answer MrGreen's query: As far as quality goes, I'd say that the Web site quality, as far as design is concerned, is pretty meager. Howe...

from Sustainability in the City on June 11, 2007 04:21PM