Eco-Friendly Home Ideas & Eco-Friendly Gardening Ideas

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Landscaping

Time to Kill Your Lawn—We’re in a Drought

Drought rules are getting stricter. We've got yard solutions.

May 12, 2022

May 20, 2022

Outdoor Living

Your Pool Toys End up in Landfills. These Options Are Way More Sustainable.

These beach and pool accessories are built to last.

June 1, 2022

Garden Basics

When You Want to Compost but Don’t Have the Space, This Gear Can Help

I don’t have room in my little garden for a large composter, so I found four small alternatives.

March 31, 2022

April 8, 2022

Landscaping

Consider These Affordable Alternatives If the Drought Is Killing Your Lawn

Let’s face it, the drought means it’s high time to replace your lawn. Here’s everything you need to know about two popular—and affordable—options.

May 18, 2022

May 23, 2022

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Insider Guides

Insider Guide: Homer, Alaska

Emma Teal Privat and Claire Neaton (the Salmon Sisters) are headquartered in Homer, on the south end of the state, so we asked for their recommendations in and around the Kenai Peninsula.

August 15, 2022

August 10, 2022

Shiba inu hiking in Mammoth Lakes at Crystal Lake

Travel

Even Your Dog Can See the Top Sights in This Treasured California Mountain Town

Tips for bringing your dog to California's treasured mountain town

August 15, 2022

August 12, 2022

California

Ready to See the High Sierra? We Put Together the Ultimate 3-Day Itinerary

Just hours from the Bay area, Tuolumne County offers the perfect mix of year-round adventure.

August 9, 2022

August 15, 2022

WildLands

I Thought I Was Just Going Whitewater Rafting. I Got More Than I Bargained For.

Whitewater rafting in Utah offers more than adventure; there’s a river community waiting to be discovered.

July 28, 2022

July 29, 2022

Live Greener, Live Better

recycled outdoor furniture Loll designs at auto camp Joshua tree

Decorating & Design

Upgrade Your Patio Guilt-Free with the Coolest Recycled Decor

Using discarded plastics, bamboo waste, even broken refrigerators as materials, sustainability-minded makers are creating guilt-free, gorgeous patio furniture and accessories.

May 23, 2022

May 24, 2022

Dinner and garden area at Little City Farm LA

Food & Drink

Take a Tour of This Inspiring Urban Farmstead in the Heart of L.A.

A small experimental farm shows what’s possible when sustainability pioneers work together to turn dormant soil into a source of food and community.

October 1, 2021

March 9, 2022

Green Living

The Benefits of Going Solar

With a host of generous incentives, lower-cost installation, more efficient panels, and more affordable home battery storage options, it’s prime time to make the switch to solar.

September 27, 2021

September 28, 2021

Bertazzoni Induction, Aga Induction Elise cooktops

Green Living

Being Conscious in the Kitchen: Start with the Stove

Forget those glowing, raised orange coils; these are not your parents' electric stoves. Welcome to today's induction cooktops.

September 27, 2021

October 1, 2021

Gifts & Shopping

Make Your Kitchen More Eco-Friendly with These Tools

Ready to become a more conscious cook? We've got ideas for beeswax wraps, wooden spatulas, and more.

November 15, 2021

March 18, 2022

Green Living

More Homeowners Are Ditching Gas. It’s Time to Flip the Switch to an All-Electric House

Many cities in the country have outlawed natural gas in new home construction. If you’re looking for ways to upgrade your home in the new eco-friendly era, here’s where you can start.

September 28, 2021

March 4, 2022

Green Living

12 Essential Reusable Products for the Home

Here’s our guide to kick-starting a nondisposable lifestyle

January 31, 2019

December 18, 2019

Green Living

10 Exemplary Sustainable Companies Based in the West

These brands stand out for their innovative approaches to sustainability.

May 22, 2018

April 19, 2021

Green Living

10 Ways to Fight Global Warming in the Garden

Keep your garden—and the planet—healthy with these climate change-curbing practices

December 13, 2017

June 25, 2020

Green Living

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