When you own a house, there may seem like a never-ending list of things you want to improve, whether cosmetic — like finally replacing peeling wallpaper or adding a splash of color with new paint — or more functional, as with more insulation in the attic, or a more efficient heating system. But in a [...]

From Luxury For The Home… Being green can be tedious and overwhelming, so, I am going to keep it simple today.  There is nothing more exciting to me than to know that there are so many beautiful, luxurious and elegant healthy products out there for you to choose from!  I know it’s hard to know [...]

By Robin Griggs Lawrence… Natural Home &  Garden has never shied away from featuring homes that push the  conventional edge. Over the years we’ve featured many wonderful, whimsical homes  that it takes a certain kind of pioneer (one who refuses to listen when people  start talking about “resale value”) to build and live in. These [...]

Many homes were built prior to 1970, and in some cases have rustic features making them prime candidates for remodeling and redecorating with recycled parts, some from the home itself.  In this article from the Mother Nature Network, learn how to use recycled doors and windows for a variety of uses.  By Matt Hickman from [...]

BY PATRICIA STAHL Say “green home” to many real estate professionals, and you conjure up a vision of solar panels, walls built with straw bales, and sensors everywhere to turn on and off lights every time a homeowner walks by. Interesting, maybe even laudable, but hardly a profitable market segment to target. But with an [...]

By Eric Pooley Most of the drivers on the 101 Freeway in Marin County, Calif., on this foggy December morning are oblivious to the black snub-nosed car gliding along beside them. Every so often, however, someone does a double take, gives a thumbs-up, or snaps a cell phone picture, because the car in the next [...]