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Guide to Make It Yourself

By making more of what you and your family consume you can lessen your environmental footprint, as well as find a great creative outlet and save money. We provide a range of resources you can use to become a part of the emerging maker culture.

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Make a Shower Curtain Tutorial

With basic sewing techniques and a pretty bed sheet, you can have a stylish new bathroom accessory in just eight steps! Learn How

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Make a Clothes Drying Rack

In this article we give a detailed description of how to make a clothes drying rack. Lower your energy costs and reduce your carbon footprint.

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Make a Rain Barrel

It's clear to most people that water is wasted with little regard to preserving this resource which is becoming scarcer over time. Here is a rain barrel how to, for those who want to make their own rain catcher. Whether it's a collapsible rain barrel or just a way to harvest rain water, this article can help.

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WINE & BEER

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Make soap at home

It's relatively easy to make your own unique soaps at home, which is sustainable and saves money. Our contributing editor Kristina Strain walks you through the process of creating botanical soaps in your home and provides an outline of what you'll need to get started. Watch the Video

Candle & Soap Kits

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INSIGHT: Where to recycle your electronics

RECENT BOOK REVIEW

Second Nature: A Gardeners Education by Michael Pollan

If you are an experienced gardener or a neophyte who hears the soil beckon you will come to love this book. Pollan is less known for Second Nature but.. Read More

GROW YOUR OWN

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Irish Stout Kit Price: $26

Indoor Herbal Tea Garden Price: $19.95

Mustard Making Kit Price: SALE $29.00

Laundry Soap Kit Price: SALE $7.00