I used SamaN wood stain to make my ikea pine furniture match the "black brown" ikea colour furniture I have, and I'm super happy with the results. Apparently, it's non-toxic and though I have no i...

I just don't think we should be judging the question-asker. Tons of people eat beef from Australia, NZ, South America - those cows most definitely aren't in their 'natural' environment either, and...

Actually, I think that llama and kangaroo meat are often more sustainable than beef. Instead of trying to rear cattle in places that aren't suitable (like cutting down rain forest to make pasture)...

Guido, this seems to be the most common CFL grow light, and there are also a bunch on ebay: http://www.ecogrow.com/index...

Thanks guido! Unfortunately, they are not at the home depots around here and all the online stuff on grow lights seems to be made up of the acronyms and numbers with very little actual English, so ...

Guido, it seems as if many of the bulbs for sale online may not actually fit into a standard light socket - do you remember what brand of grow light you bought? (I have to buy online because most ...

I got the sennheiser CX 300 in-ear noise blocking earbuds after I realized I had my ipod set REALLY LOUD to block out the noise of my gym. I love them, but they are a bit weird to run in, since yo...

Guido - I'm interested in doing the grow light thing, too. Do you have any tips on suppliers or books?

I've used the racor racks for two bikes: http://www.racorinc.com/products.fx?id=121 Not as pretty, but it was great to st...

I make falafels into burger-like shapes rather than balls, then fried them in a bit less than 1/4" of canola oil in a covered fry pan. Much better than doing them in the oven, and cut in 1/2, the ...

So, I don't have to buy/make room for a new appliance, I can get some exercise and probably entertain barbecue guests, and at the end of it all, I get to eat some ice cream without carrageenan or m...

taracakes, I can't help if you want the exact works of art in the show, but maybe contact one of these galleries?: http://www.coastalpeop...

I'm with you, Splatgirl - it stresses me out to buy things I don't love or have a great need for. I do think it would be a shame to cover up that space. Maybe the solution is to just work with wh...

Moema, thanks for the article, it definitely cleared up the chemistry questions I had. I don't eat meat or have pets, so I really have no use for the stuff, especially since I've ruined clothes by...

Chlorine is really not good for you. It makes carcinogenic byproducts when it reacts with organic materials (such as dirt), and I can't see it breaking down into less harmful substances, since it'...

Robyn, I put my orchid in a bathroom, near a window, and pretty much never water it and the plant is thriving. It seems to get enough water from the humidity coming from showers, etc.

If you are switching to reusable bottles (like Nalgenes) there is some concern about drinking liquids from Lexan containers. Perhaps the risks are overstated; I haven't looked into it enough to ma...

Moxie, I just moved into a place with recently refinished wood floors that are mostly in great condition, but the previous tenant had this sloppy/crafty side and there was glitter glu...

The bedbug thing is making me very wary of all used upholstered furniture, not just street finds. From a news story today in Vancouver: the bedbugs here aren't being spread by used f...

goodnightdean, Someone on another thread suggested the rubber mats used in gyms for another renter's bathroom. Apparently, you can just cut it to size and lay it down. Those mats ma...