Monthly Archives: October 2007

Three Ways to Kill Mold Naturally

By Annie B. Bond, author of Home Enlightenment (Rodale, 2005). A proliferation of mold and mildew can be the hallmark of hot and humid summers. I have a friend who has green mold growing on the shoes in her closet! A humidifier might be the best help for her, but there are also three natural [...]

Looking Glass: Choosing a Credit Card

An article on Sound Money Tips reads: LowCards.com is a great online resource to compare your current rate and rewards with other cards. It’s also a good resource for comparing offers you receive in the mail. It ranks and reviews credit cards and explains the fees and terms found in the fine print. They have [...]

Product Review: Natural Toilet Brush

I ordered an organic toilet brush from Greenfeet.com which I finally used for the first time with much success. The brush itself is made from coconut fibers, which are said to clean better than synthetic fibers, and the handle is made of wood, making it 100% biodegradable. What annoyed me the most about conventional brushes, [...]

Looking Glass: Eco-Friendly Halloween

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Greening Your Home: The Kitchen

1. No Paper towels – My father and I started this as an experiment in August 2007. We wanted to see how different it would be without using paper towels, and quite frankly there’s hardly any difference at all. We use old rags instead, and make sure to wash them with an already existing load [...]