Home & Garden: Page 66

Dutch designer Anneke Jakobs created this recycled Chiquita banana box chandelier while a student at the Utrecht School of Product Design. Cheap, thrifty, and eco-friendly, the Chiquita Chandelier is a great concept.

A water purifier is a great way to get pure drinking water, and save money on bottled water all at the same time.

Those old cell phone and laptop batteries staring you in the eye? Don't worry, recycling them is easy.

A perfect, green lawn and colorful flower garden are worth your time and effort. Don't let weeds ruin your hard work.You Will Need* Water* Garden tools, such as a trowel, fork, or hoe* Mulch or lawn seed* Herbicide* A bag for recycling compost* Black plastic bag or tarp

Turn your leftovers into another tasty meal by reheating them the right way.You Will Need* Leftovers* Microwave-safe containers* Heavy plastic wrap* Oven-safe pans* Aluminum foil* A metal strainer* A food thermometer

Vines create the perfect look when grown over a trellis, arbor, or arch.You Will Need* A vine plant* A trellis, arbor, or arch* A wooden stake* Floral wire* Pruning shears

Dusting with cloths that are pretreated to attract and hold dust is a huge time-saver. But why spend money on store-bought ones when you can make them yourself for pennies?You Will Need* 2 c. hot water* 1 c. lemon essential oil* A bowl* Cotton cloths* A coffee can or resealable bag* Cotton T-shirts

YouTube's hardwarehelper teaches you how to troubleshoot a flame sensor on a furnace. See some steps that might help you fix your home furnace. Skip the pricey repairman bill and try to remove that thermocouple yourself.

YouTube's hardwarehelper teaches you how to fix a fabric tear with Tear Mender. He demonstrates Tear Mender on both a couch and a leather jacket. The couch turned out pretty good, but the leather jacket looks like it will need some more work. See for yourself and see how to apply it.

Sometimes your old shower head just doesn't cut it anymore. Don't fret, installing a new one is a simple task.You Will Need* A cloth or rag* An adjustable wrench* Cleaning solution for calcium, lime, or rust deposits* A roll of plumber's tape* A replacement shower head

Pruning a rosebush removes old and dead growth, improving the health of the plant and making room for new buds.You Will Need* Long-sleeve work shirt* Long pants* Safety glasses* Garden or work gloves* Bypass pruning shears* A pruning saw* Hair elastic or clip (optional)

Repotting a plant is a simple task when you know all the right steps. Whenever a plant outgrows its container, it should be replanted in a new pot.You Will Need* Shears* Rubbing alcohol* Potting soil* Plant containers* A tarp or sheet (optional)* A stick (optional)

Do plants wilt at the sight of you? With these tips, anyone can keep a houseplant alive, even you!You Will Need* A plant* Knowledge of its native environment* Water* Fertilizer* A soothing voice or a radio

When protecting your garden, you can stay green with some environmentally sound solutions.You Will Need* 1 A tape measure* 2 Two lightweight polyester row covers* Work clothes* 1 Safety glasses* Garden gloves* 8 oz. 8 oz. Bt powder* Distilled water* 1 A spray bottle* 20 20 bricks* 1 A shovel* A second row cover

Getting a pro to replace a broken thermostat can be costly, but if you pay close attention, you can learn how to replace it yourself.You Will Need* A Phillips screwdriver* Masking tape* A pen* A new thermostat* A level* A drill with a 3/16-inch bit* Drywall anchors* A hammer

Longing for the coziness of a fire? Follow these tips for a safe and successful experience.You Will Need* A fireplace* An axe* Softwood* Hardwood* Matches* Newspaper

Spread the word: It's easy to reduce energy consumption! By sharing these tips, you'll help friends and family use less energy and save money.You Will Need* An energy-saving checklist* The willingness to help others

Pruning tomatoes, though not required, will create stronger vines, which produce larger, fuller tomatoes during the growing season. Trim back a tomato plant in the winter with instructions from a sustainable gardener in this free video on gardening. No need to go crazy, even trimming the plant down by a third will give you a bigger, better tomato. Follow along with the tips in this gardening video and learn how to prune a tomato plant.

One way to increase production in tomato plants is pruning. Pruning your tomato plants will decrease the amount of energy needed for leaf production and increase the amount of energy that goes into your tomato, which provides a a larger and better tasting tomato. Trimming off branches that are not used and are not in direct sunlight achieves more efficiency by directing sugars into the fruit and not into the other branches. Watch this time lapse how-to video, follow along with the tips, and...

Learn how to ensure that your towels feel new, clean and fluffy after every wash. Using a Soda Crystal Pre-wash technique and adding white vinegar to your wash, you can easily make towels fluffy and absorbent again. Watch this video tutorial to learn all about it!

Moving soon? Don't know how you'll ever get your possessions packed and moved in one piece? Well, fret no more...

This week, Meg shows us a quick and cheap way to add extra seating in those cramped dorm rooms. Plus, some easy tips on how-to make your dorm feel like a cozy home away from home.

Herbs are an incredible addition to your garden. This week, Meg talks about some of her favorite herbs and shows us how-to make a new moon herb tincture! Follow along with the advice in this video gardening lesson and start incorporating fresh herbs into your cooking!

In honor of our Earth, Meg shows us how to upcycle old items into a rad new pendant lamp. Plus, learn some easy ways to contribute to your neighborhood. This video home decorating lesson shows an ecological way to add some style to your space.

Need to change a little décor in your home or apartment? Blinds are the perfect solution for bringing a room to life... or maybe just for blocking out the sun. This video tutorial will show you how to fit roller blinds. Roller blinds can be kind of tricky, but if you have a little help, it's a cinch. Now, go fit a Roller blind!

Need to change a little décor in your home or apartment? Blinds are the perfect solution for bringing a room to life... or maybe just for blocking out the sun. This video tutorial will show you how to fit wooden venetian blinds. Wooden venetian blinds can be kind of tricky, but if you have a little help, it's a cinch. Now, go fit a wooden venetian blind!

Learn more about friendly lighting, how to save money on your electricity bill, and U.S. laws on lighting.

Okay, so you talk to your parents or you're eating dinner calmly when suddenly, a bomb drops: You're going to another local school or moving city/country! Argh! What to do?

Laziness is never a good quality to have. However, being extra clean is a great trait to own! For some suggestions on this topic, please continue reading.

Have you still got calendars laying around from twenty years ago that you wouldn't throw away because you didn't want to trash those pictures? Well, there's really no point in keeping old calendars -- last year (or the year before that, or the year before

This system will help you build a wood steaming system for making canoes to rocking chairs. This system will show you how PVC can be used to boil water and make steam for your steam box.

Have you ever wondered if your property could benefit from a home hydroelectric power system? Or maybe you're looking for a new property, considering suitability for micro hydro design, and want to know what to look for. You're in the right place for a brief overview of the big picture. Read on, and then dig deeper into areas where you have more questions.

So, you did it. You've accomplished what most twenty-somethings everywhere are dreaming of...settling into your own place. It's the ultimate step in independence. You've stepped out of the shadow, and out from under the roof of Mom and Dad. Congrats!

So you’ve searched the apartment listings, found the one you want and signed all the paperwork. The only thing left is to pick up all of your stuff and take it to the new apartment. Sounds pretty straight forward, right? Not quite. A move requires a lot of planning, careful organization and perhaps even a little bit of luck to make sure the transition goes as smoothly as possible.

Tired of a messy home that you just can't seem to function in? Having company join you for a few weeks who are very picky about cleanliness? Here is a guide that will help you get your home squeaky clean.

Whirlpool spas, also called jacuzzis or hot tubs, are fun, but they can also be dangerous. Follow these guidelines to ensure everyone enjoys themselves!

Have you ever visited someone’s house and wondered how they made a cheap poster look like a fine art print? How to achieve this is very simple and rewarding.

Do you know a hockey enthusiast? This hockey puck clock is a great gift idea, as a paperweight or desktop item. You will need a drill press and a special bit for this project, but it is not difficult if you have the right tools.

The Woodgas or Smoke Burner Stove technology is new to many users. These are the most efficient Good stoves, with a choice of using different types of available biomass.

Want to be green? Have you ever wondered how to live with less? These sufficient and versatile possessions may help you to reconsider your purchases.