Category: Green

Some homeowners are under the impression that the only wrong way to clean is to not clean at all. Not so. There are several major cleaning mistakes that could cause damage to your home-or your health-if you're not careful.

What's that smell? If you're sniffing around a damp bathroom, musty basement, or dewy screened porch, you may have caught a whiff of mildew. Mildew is a common household scourge, but that doesn't mean you have to take its assault lying down. Fight back against mildew and the unpleasant odor that accompanies it by launching a search and destroy mission to eliminate those unsightly spots for good.

Are you paying way too much to run your refrigerator? If it's been years since you last shopped for a new one, the answer may be yes.

Beloved for their economy and durability, vinyl and laminate flooring are two of the most popular flooring types available today. To keep your floors in great condition, proper cleaning is key. Over time, dirt and debris wear down the finish on your floors and cause scratches and abrasions. All these imperfections can be avoided with a sponge, water, and a few minutes labor. Watch our video for a step-by-step breakdown of the procedure involved in cleaning your floors.

When life gives you lemons, don't make lemonade-clean house, instead! This versatile fruit can freshen every corner of the home from the windows to the wash.

Take precaution against carbon monoxide poisoning. Learn what you need to do to protect you and your house from the deadly gas.

Instead of guzzling down a glass of Coca-Cola, try one of these unusual ideas. Use a can of Coke in your garden to banish slugs or speed up the decomposition process in your compost pile, or pour a splash of soda on a grease spot to lift tough stains. Learn more about these and other uses for Coca-Cola in our short video.

You can tackle a number of chores around the house-from deodorizing to descaling-simply by cleaning with vinegar. Here are 7 quick fixes.

There's nothing in your attic other than cardboard boxes and an old exercise machine-so why are you hearing strange scurrying noises overhead?

Hang on! Before you stockpile gasoline in your garage, be sure to lend your attention not only to matters of safety, but also to the letter of the law in your neck of the woods.

In the winter, all that dry indoor air can leave some homeowners with red eyes and scratchy throats-but it doesn't have to be that way! Improve indoor air quality and your family's comfort with these smart solutions.

This improved version of a terracotta pot heater can warm drafty rooms for a fraction what it costs to buy and run the typical space heater.

They look beautiful when glistening in the light of the winter sun, but icicles have a dark side too!

Fire sprinkler systems are still rare in single-family houses, but once you find out how effective they are at saving both property and lives, you may wonder why.

Thanksgiving dinner means leftovers, and the same goes for home remodels. If you've got an extra stack or two of tiles, put them to work with one of these "grout" DIYs!

Even the most well-tended home can fall victim to leaks and malfunctions that can release toxic or explosive gases. Fortunately, you can take precautions to keep your family and property safe, and protect your peace of mind.

The desire for renewable energy has never been higher, which has made solar power more popular than ever. Yet, while traditional solar panels excel in the Sunbelt, they are less effective in northern climates where the days are shorter. Homeowners might well question whether installing panels in these colder climes can be cost-effective. In a…

Mix a homemade glass cleaner from pantry ingredients-and in minutes! This all-natural alternative is cheaper, safer, and just as effective.

If you've put off the task of tackling your appliance's baked-on grease and grime because commercial products are harsh, try this homemade oven cleaner.

Of all the countless types of common household pests, there's one that homeowners dread most-wood-destroying insects. A threat to homes nationwide, insects like termites and carpenter ants cause an estimated $5 billion in property damage each and every year. Keep reading now for advice and how to safeguard your home-and what to do if damage has already been done.