nan fischer's Profile

Display Name: nan fischer
Personal URL: http://desertverde.com
Member Since: 1/5/11

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I think I have done most of these at one time or another. lol We need to get really creative and use recycled goods or multi-purpose items.


10 Bedside Tables That Aren't: Repurposed Bedside Storage
1/31/11 2:02 PM

Consider buying from local artists and craftspeople who make furniture and accessories.


Source List: Home Goods Made in the USA
1/31/11 11:49 AM

I have a fairly new (4 years old) front loading washing machine. The clothes are practically dry when the wash is done. I use two big racks, put socks on the very bottom, then hang stuff starting from the inside on the bottom. I put heavier things on the top. Undergarments get hung over the ends, and so do sweatshirts. I have a big laundry room/bathroom, so the racks are out of the way. It takes a bit of planning to dry indoors on racks. You have to figure a day to dry, so you can't do laundry at the last minute. lol I haven't used a dryer in over 20 years. In good weather, I hang clothes outside, and then the racks let you do an extra load.


8 Tips to Organizing a Drying Rack
1/26/11 11:05 PM

I especially love the use of outdoor living space to expand the interior space. Sweet!


The Hillside House: A Beautiful LEED Home in Marin
1/26/11 10:57 PM

This is commitment! I wish more people would think along these lines.


Green Living Inspiration: The Zero Waste Home
Sunset Magazine

1/23/11 12:43 AM

Beautiful! Excellent documentation, too!


Tim and Patricia's DIY California Craftsman
Green Tour

1/21/11 9:21 PM

The black and white are high contrast, and the seat balances with the mirror. I think it looks great, especially since so much of the house is white or light.


Green Style: A Restored Home Gone Green in Portland
1/5/11 10:25 PM