If you’re already having trouble sticking to that “eat healthier” New Year’s Resolution, perhaps it’s because you have lots of tempting things in your pantry that are foiling your best intentions. Because you know what they say about good intentions and white bread:  they pave the road to a heart attack. Below are some simple [...]

So many of us dream of living in a castle, sliding down banisters and hiding all our worldly possessions in endless closets.  In reality, most of us live in slightly smaller situations, and if a person’s home is their castle, we live in rather cluttered ones.  To that end, we’ve put together some smart, simple [...]

It’s January, and we’re going to milk this Resolution Month for all it’s worth.  If you’ve been meaning to become that eco-friendly person you both admire and make snarky jokes about, this is a great time to get started.  We’ve posted a number of times on simple green strategies for your apartment, so this time, [...]

Our guest blogger Ron Leshnower introduced the idea of making some apartment-living resolutions for 2012! It’s been two weeks–do you need help figuring out some New Year’s Resolutions for your home?  We have plenty of ideas for how you can have a cleaner, prettier, safer home. Cut Costs This is a big one, so we [...]

It’s getting chilly out there…oh, who are we kidding, if you don’t live in the deep South, it’s BEEN chilly for a while.  But maybe it’s only now that you’re noticing a draft, or noticing the size of your heating bill.  It’s not too late to winterize your apartment, keeping the cold at bay and [...]

“Carbon footprint” is the term used to describe the total amount of fossil fuels used by an individual, organization, or building—in other words, how many greenhouse gas emissions you’re personally responsible for.  In America, most people have a pretty sizable footprint.  So what can you do to reduce your energy use, even when renting from [...]

Most of us inherit something from family or friends, and it’s not always a hunk of cash or heirloom furniture pieces.  While it’s tempting to throw away everything that Grandma stuffed in her closets just to be done with it, repurposing some of these old things can save you money, preserve fond memories, and reduce [...]

Major household appliances are usually—unlike so many things these days—built to last.  So when your refrigerator stops working or your washing machine breaks down, you could save money repairing it yourself or with the help of a professional.  Below are some tips to do-it-yourself repair, knowing when to call a professional, and when to throw [...]

Just because you live in an apartment complex doesn’t mean that you can’t start a garden. While it’s possible to grow flowers and vegetables in planters on your own patio, organizing a community garden will give you lots more space to plant and dramatically increase the variety of plants you’ll be able to grow. Community [...]

Welcome to our new little obsession:  treehouse living.  Not the stuff of playing pirates and hiding from mom and dad, these abodes are all grown up.  Treehouses offer great views, a peaceful atmosphere, and a bird’s eye view of, well, birds.  Not convinced they’re for you?  Check out the houses below. The Backyard Addition Eco-designer [...]