The thought of seeing insects flying around and crawling about the vegetable patch is a nightmare for many gardeners. I used to be one of them, until I did some research and found some actually help the health of your crops. I was astonished to say the least, that these insects help reduce the number [...]

When you decide to adopt a healthier lifestyle, incorporating not only exercise into your daily routine, but also a diet full of nutrients (from a variety of food sources), you might not immediately think of coffee as a useful addition to your regimen.  But this is a mistake.  Although coffee has gotten a bad rap [...]

Did you know that what you eat can affect not only your own bodily systems, but also the ecosystems in which those foods are grown or raised?  With thousands of food crops populating our planet and several species of animal used for the nourishment of mankind, it should come as no surprise that the food [...]

Today was a very special occasion for many residents of North Richland Hills, it was the official ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the opening of the Common Ground NRH Community Gardens. Around a hundred NRH residents and onlookers gathered to witness the unveiling of this wonderful collaboration. Common Ground NRH Community Garden is a group [...]

Efficient washing machines are a huge help to most of us. The traditional washers can use up to 40 gallons of water and unlimited amounts of energy. In addition to this, most of us don’t know how to really conserve energy when using laundry appliances. On the other hand, using efficient washers may not be [...]

Just as with any other activity, the choices we make when faced with the task of moving house can expand or shrink our carbon footprint. And, as in other areas, a little careful thought in advance can ensure that our impact on limited earth resources is minimal.  Moving house can be stressful, but eco-friendly choices [...]

Buying a heater for your garden or patio is a great idea if you and your family spend a lot of time outside, and there are lots of options to choose from, but if you’re interested in green living, it’s definitely worth considering a more traditional garden heater, such as a chiminea or firebowl. Clay [...]

Most of our readers are here in the USA but we also have a strong following in many other countries, this guest article is mainly for the benefit of our UK readers; Whilst the hot water heater boiler scrappage scheme in England has now ended it has resulted in a large amount of people swapping [...]

With business gas and electricity costs going up, going green is not only environmentally responsible, but it saves money as well! Doing your laundry uses loads of energy and can pollute the environment, so wouldn’t it be great if you could make doing the laundry “greener”? Well, you can! Here are seven tips to help [...]

There is no denying it – kids and dirt just go together. They’re like peanut butter and jelly or Bert and Ernie or socks with holes in them. Wherever one is, the other is sure to follow. So rather than fight your child’s natural attraction to the dirt this spring, embrace it with a “dirt [...]

Of all the necessities in my house, two things disappear more quickly than all else: food and toilet paper. It amazes me how quickly a house with only four people goes through TP. Such quick turnaround means plenty of empty, unloved and seemingly useless cardboard tubes. The entire situation reeks of waste (no pun intended). [...]

We visited the Funky Finds Indie Craft Show over the weekend and found some great handcrafted creations. One of our favorites were the handcrafted designs by Ape-Gear, these wonderful, wearable pieces of art are from Austin, Texas. Ape-Gear was created by an artist who was tired of having other peoples visions, designs, or bland corporate [...]

There are ways to reduce your power bill without necessarily your way of life. Reducing power consumption is simply a question of knowledge and of applying a few simple principles. You need to understand just where energy tends to get wasted in an average home and to safeguard against such wastage. Adjust your home’s thermostat [...]

Here at the Our Everyday Earth Green Blog we look forward many things which happen every year in and around our home. One of those recurring things is that we always get nesting doves, the nesting doves are a beautiful thing to see and we wanted to share them with you. You can view the [...]

Everything I know a bout vegetable and herb gardening I learned from my 90-year-old neighbor, who grew up during the Depression. Her name was Edna and her garden was a penny-pincher’s paradise. I didn’t know anything about gardening, so I learned to do it the frugal way. Here are some frugal gardening tips I garnered. 1. [...]

Our master bed was about five years old and its metal frame had broken joints and chipped paintwork, we felt it was time for us to do a little master bed makeover! We decided to build ourselves a custom upholstered headboard with a reclaimed wood frame and reclaimed wood footboard, our challenge was to complete [...]

When you redecorate your home, one of the first rooms you want to focus on is probably the living room, since this is the space where you spend most of your waking leisure time.  Unfortunately, it is the one room in the house that will show very little return on investment when it comes time [...]

It’s a conflict that many people looking into home improvement face. You’re finally investing money in beautifying your home, and you want only the best of the best. However, many of the renovations you’re about to do are going to cost dearly, and not just your pocket, but also the environment. And now for the [...]

Surprising your loved one with a bouquet of beautiful roses shouldn’t be reserved for Valentines day, here are our top tips for buying roses the eco friendly way… “Roses are a gift that almost any woman loves.  Following a few simple steps will help you protect the Earth while still buying gorgeous flowers for your [...]

Sustainability in its truest form is the capacity to endure. With ongoing debates surrounding climate change and green energy the focus of building new and redeveloping existing homes has shifted towards how to become more sustainable.  You don’t have to be a die-hard green fanatic to create a sustainable home, and deep down, everyone wants [...]