Trader Joe's sells an air freshener that contains nothing but citrus oils. It smells like a freshly peeled orange and works like a charm on stinky rooms.

I visited Mia's open house a couple of weekends ago, and the pictures barely do justice to how breathtakingly cute this houseboat is. The detail is astounding. I hope someone truly worthy ends up b...

Why aren't all houses like this?

Wende's point about marketing cracked me up--because it's so true! I have a set of black modal sheets, modal being a natural fiber made from beech trees. They're softer than jersey, a...

I like this solution, which puts them up at the ceiling: http://www.doityourself.com/stry/bikelift

Jeremy is right. Don't do it unless you plan to take the doors off and paint the rest of the cabinetry. Personally, I would prioritize lighting over paint in your kitchen. Those overhead fluorescen...

Don't use a bedsheet to decorate, the couch is funky and cool. Bring the painting lower, and center it over the couch. Apple green silk throw pillows. A bright, shaggy rug that picks up the green. ...

Yes, I agree with Stephanie in essence: in order to have a truly green economy, we need to encourage greening all kinds of things--including everything from budget green to luxury green. If handcra...

This is one of my favorite apartments ever. I love how a few accent colors and treatments made such a huge diufference, especially in a mean little rental kitchen (much like the one I've got).