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.

sustainable design
How to Renovate with Sustainability in Mind
Food scraps poured into plastic bin with soil inside for composting
How to Compost in an Apartment
DIY reusable beeswax wrap alongside materials
How to Make a Reusable DIY Beeswax Wrap
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
motor oil and funnel
Recycle or Dispose of Motor Oil
Rain water
Residential Rainwater Collection Systems
Ice maker container filled with ice cubes
How to Turn off an Automatic Ice Maker
person rinsing something in the sink
How to Figure Out the Gallons-Per-Minute Rating
face mask made from an old tshirt
How to Make a No-Sew Face Mask Out of a T-Shirt
Light switch being pressed to turn off kitchen lights and lower electricity bill
Tips for Lowering Your Electric Bill
Green water indicating eutrophication and excessive algae growth
What Is Eutrophication and How Does It Cause Algal Blooms?
Installation of solar panels to the side of a building.
Choosing Eco-Friendly Building Materials
Wood pellets with pellet stove lit in the background
What Is Biomass Energy?
Potable water poured into glass from sink faucet
How to Make Water Potable and Safe to Drink
Stack of disposed fridges
What to Do With Old Appliances—Donation and Disposal Options
Recycle Washers and Dryers
Creative Ways to Recycle Old Washers, Dryers, and Ironing Boards
Energy Star info on washing machine
Energy Star Can Save You Money
Glass being filled with water from faucet with water filtration system
Water Filtration Systems for Your Faucet
Room being decorated
Definition of Off-Gas
Aerial view of modern house with shaded terrace, UK home
The Basics of Earth-Sheltered and Underground Homes