Green Improvements

Making simple upgrades to your home can make it greener and more eco-friendly. See ideas, tips, and how-to guides to make your home more sustainable.

Close-up of hands composting food scraps
How to Compost in an Apartment
DIY reusable beeswax wrap alongside materials
Make a Reusable DIY Beeswax Wrap for More Sustainable Food Storage
Hanging milk jug herb garden
20 Genius Ways to Reuse Empty Plastic Bottles
recycling light bulbs
How and Where to Recycle Lights
A pleated face mask, scissors, and a pin cushion
How to Make a Face Mask With Fabric Ties
DIY no-sew face mask on surface
How to Make a No-Sew Face Mask in Less Than 5 Minutes
motor oil and funnel
The Right Way to Dispose of Motor Oil
Rain water
Learn About Residential Rainwater Harvesting
Ice maker container filled with ice cubes
How to Turn off Your Ice Maker
person rinsing something in the sink
How to Figure Out the Gallons-Per-Minute Rating
face mask made from an old tshirt
Use a T-Shirt to Make a No-Sew Face Mask
Light switch being pressed to turn off kitchen lights and lower electricity bill
44 Ways to Lower Your Electric Bill
Green water indicating eutrophication and excessive algae growth
Find out How Eutrophication Causes Deadly Algal Blooms
Installation of solar panels to the side of a building.
What To Look For When Buying Eco-Friendly Building Materials
Wood pellets with pellet stove lit in the background
What Is Biomass Energy? Is it a Practical Alternative to Fossil Fuels?
Potable water poured into glass from sink faucet
How to Make Water Potable and Safe to Drink
Stack of disposed fridges
5 Ways to Get Rid of Old Appliances
Recycle Washers and Dryers
Cool Ways to Recycle Old Laundry Equipment
Energy Star info on washing machine
What Is Energy Star and How Can It Save Me Money?
Glass being filled with water from faucet with water filtration system
Improve Your Faucet Water's Quality with a Water Filtration System
Room being decorated
Learn More About Off-gassing
Aerial view of modern house with shaded terrace, UK home
Earth-Sheltered and Underground Homes Basics