Green Living

House Happiness

Small, Green and Paid For

“Small is beautiful” is back in vogue, as homeowners seek streamlined simplicity, less stuff and greater environmental and financial savings.

Eco-Friendlier Floors

Top Green Choices for What’s Underfoot

Traditional carpets can off-gas and are difficult to dispose of or recycle. Fortunately, there are a host of savvy alternatives that won’t tax the health of our families or the planet.

Clutter-Taming Tips

Save Time, Money and Sanity

Feeling overwhelmed by “stuff”? You’re not alone—70 percent of Americans feel buried by clutter. Our professional organizers share tips for getting around common clutter-based roadblocks.

Going Electric

Tech Advances May Drive Eco-Transportation Mainstream

Clean and sustainable mobility is within reach, and the pioneering policies of local governments can help accelerate the transition from gas-powered to electric and hybrid vehicles.

Investing in Main Street

Cities, Schools and Churches Move their Money to Local Economies

Schools, churches and even city governments are sending a message about fiscal responsibility to Wall Street and government by supporting local community banks and credit unions.

Slow Money with Woody Tasch

Merging Social Investing and Philanthropy

Author Woody Tasch points the way to strategies for fixing the economy by connecting investors to the places where they live and to the land.

Every Drop Counts

Reusing Rainwater Saves Money and is Better for Plants

Learn how to reap big benefits by capturing and managing rainwater with rain barrels, underground systems and the right roofing materials.

Unconventional Gardens

No Space? No Problem.

Here’s how to turn a concrete jungle—of any size—into a life-enhancing oasis filled with food-producing plants.

Economic Security

Buying at Home Keeps America Strong

Skip Nonstick Pans

High Heat Emits Toxic Particles and Gases

Train Travel

America Rediscovers the Joy of Riding the Rails

Military Intelligence

Defense Department Broadens Protections for Endangered Species

Big Improvement

Small Changes Add Up to Large Cut in Carbon Emissions

How To Stop Junk Mail

Put an End to Postal Waste