I used a beloved, but torn set of sheets to make pajama pants. Amy Butler has a great pattern and using sheets means that my PJs match my pillowcases! Martha Stewart has a project whe...

This is wonderful. I have a phone book in my trunk, destined for the recycling center, but now it will have new life. Great post!

My favorite rule is that if I haven't worn something in a year, it has to go. Special occasion dresses that I look great in get an exception because some years I'll go to 4 autumn weddings and the...

Don't rubber bands degrade over time? Maybe a modification with twine is a better idea.

Carrboro, NC has manditory recycling. They fine people who put recyclables in the trash. I think it's very effective, especially since there are so many undergraduates here who wouldn't necessaril...

Good for college dorms or kids rooms, but not in my house :)

Nice post. I'm trying to convert my boyfriend to using more cloth products to replace paper ones. I've been marginally successful in that he now has cloth towels in the kitchen, though he still c...

Very cool. I had never heard of rammed earth, but it's fascinating. I love the picture showing how thick the walls are, too!