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I can't stand the thought of using sponges, either. I knit and crochet and test out stitch patterns with inexpensive cotton yarn and use them to clean and do dishes -- I've got lots so use a clean...

from The Best Way to Clean a Sponge Cook's Illustrated | Apart... on February 6, 2010 04:36AM

From this recipe 1 bar fels naptha 2 cups borax 2 cups washing soda (actually, I use sodium carbonate...

from Apartment Therapy Re-Nest | A DIY Homemade Laundry Deterg... on October 9, 2009 01:47AM

Our housekeepers only empty the trash cans in our cubicles once every two weeks (we have a strict no-food in the cans policy and we can bag our own and leave it in the aisle for them to pick up). ...

from Apartment Therapy Re-Nest | Simple Green: Share Trash Can... on April 30, 2009 07:29PM

Reusable glass containers (I love canning jars) for storing stuff that you would have wrapped in plastic before, and covered baking pans/casseroles etc. for stuff you would have wrapped in foil to ...

from Apartment Therapy Re-Nest | Good Question: How to Give Up... on April 28, 2009 09:44PM

Shelf supports: here and here

from Apartment Therapy Re-Nest | Good Question: Beer Bottle Cr... on March 18, 2009 09:49PM

My thoughts exactly, SoSue -- those of us who knit or crochet have many wool yarn scraps that would make excellent dryer balls.

from Apartment Therapy Re-Nest | Etsy Find: Wool Dryer Balls on February 26, 2009 11:03PM

I agree with dierdre -- use vinegar. I scrounged an abandoned Downy ball from my apartment building's laundry room and use about a gallon of white vinegar a year (I don't use it for everything, I'...

from Apartment Therapy Re-Nest | DIY Dryer Sheets on February 4, 2009 11:57PM

1. If you menstruate, stop using disposable menstrual products. Try a Diva cup or menstrual pads (you can even

from Apartment Therapy Re-Nest | Good Question: One Good, Easy... on January 9, 2009 11:55PM

I use one skillet; for me fat is of more concern. Mine is high end (Berndes) and I'm very careful to avoid high heat. I don't worry about it.

from Apartment Therapy Re-Nest | Survey: Do You Use Non-Stick ... on December 20, 2008 12:17AM

I've had a lot of luck finding the vintage Pyrex ones AddiPi describes at thrift stores -- usually individually and mostly the small ones. The lids don't really fit so snugly that they're air tigh...

from Apartment Therapy Re-Nest | Food Storage: Swapping Plasti... on December 4, 2008 10:14PM

I agree, a bigger rack is in order. Also, some of my clothing can go straight onto hangers and hang on the shower rod to dry.

from Apartment Therapy Re-Nest | Look! A Totally Overloaded Dr... on August 12, 2008 07:39PM

I agree, the aesthetics aren't there. Dorm room indeed.

from Apartment Therapy Re-Nest | Small Space Solution: Huggy A... on July 22, 2008 09:33PM

So, yeah, nontoxic ingredients. But what about all that plastic?

from Apartment Therapy Re-Nest | The Aroma Pill by Method on March 25, 2008 01:06PM