Sustainability

Soon gardeners might have to decide whether or not to go GMO. Here's what you need to know to make...

Cold weather weakens an EV battery, increasing recharging times and lowering driving range. Here's what you need to know.

Some chemicals in our cleaning products contribute to health problems and harm nature. Here's what to know about the benefits...

Don't just accept those weird smells lurking underground! Find the best basement odor eliminator to make everything smell as fresh...

Once you discover the beauty of water flowing down a rain chain, you'll look at your own house to figure...

Once you have success with a few easy-to-grow indoor herbs, you'll start looking for more to grow and cook with!

Holiday lights aren't working anymore? Think twice before throwing them in the trash. Here's how to recycle old Christmas lights...

Refresh your entryway with a new houseplant or two. There are lots of options to choose from depending on the...

From simple changes in habits to water heater upgrades, here's how to save money this winter on your energy and...

Lower prices and improved technology are making electric vehicles increasingly popular. If you're considering buying an EV, here's what you...

New energy incentives make this a great time to install or upgrade a heat pump.

Microgreens add nutrition and freshness to any meal, and they are easy and quick to grow without a lot of...

Solar panels need to be clean to deliver optimal performance, and rain won't do the job. Find out how to...

What to expect when outfitting your vehicle with off-grid capabilities, including solar roof panels, a charge controller and a battery...

If you don't like the idea of chopping down forests to make toilet paper, consider switching to an alternative: bamboo...

From batteries to bike lanes, here's what you might not have thought about when considering buying an e-bike.

How to finesse your home's energy efficiency by using the new rebates and tax incentives for HVAC, solar and more.

Keep your wood off the ground, neatly stacked and ready for your next gathering around the fire pit or fireplace...

From droughts to blizzards, here's how to keep your residential solar panels performing at their peak.

Solar battery technology has advanced in leaps and bounds in recent years. Here's what makes a battery a solar battery.

Water storage tanks are the backbone of a well pump system. They can be metal or plastic, pressurized or not,...

From heat pumps to induction stoves, here are the appliances you can install to switch away from gas — and...

Are crushed seashells the answer for improving your garden soil? Under the right conditions, they might be just what...

Electric composters are a recent innovation with a promising future. Now you can compost at home in small spaces with...

Most of our plastic isn't getting recycled. Here are some easy ways we can help fix that.

A houseplant mainstay for decades, there's nothing to dislike about a hardy and graceful pothos plant. Here's how to grow...

This often-asked question doesn't have a simple answer, but our explanation of the factors that determine solar panel cost can...

Houseplants rely on you for the nutrients they need to remain healthy. Choose the best fertilizer for your houseplants and...

Rain barrels are fairly easy to set up and can provide benefits to you and the environment. Here are some...