For the gazillionth time, we’re renovating. It’s like a sport for us…one that’s yet to be fully mastered. This time the kitchen is ripped apart. The windows over the sink rotted and mosquitoes have begun to congregate around gaping peepholes eyeing their prey – us. I’m sure I know what they’re buzzing about – my [...]
Entries Tagged as 'DIY'
The US Open of Renovation
September 30th, 2011 · 5 Comments · decor, DIY, Eco-Friendly, Family, Green Home, humor, Sustainable Living
Tags:architecture·building·cartoon·dog·eco-friendly paint·home design·husband·kitchen·living room·paint·renovation
Library Filled With Creative Reuse, Charm and Children
September 23rd, 2011 · No Comments · decor, Design, DIY, Eco-Friendly, Education, Inspiration, Reduce/Recycle/Reuse, Sustainable Living, Travel
The Old Market Library in Thailand was built by TYIN tegnestue, a non-profit organization that does humanitarian work through architecture. TYIN is run by five architect students from Norway. This project was financed by more than 60 Norwegian companies, as well as private contributions. The library, built in a 100 year-old building was once an [...]
Tags:architecture·books·building·children·community service·creative reuse·do-gooding·Kids·libraries·reclaimed building materials·Thailand
DIY: Mason Jar Wall Planter
September 20th, 2011 · No Comments · crafts, decor, DIY, Garden
I love the cool, crisp mornings we’ve just begun to experience here in the Northeast. Fall is in the air and that puts me in the nesting mood to create craft projects to warm up my home. This in-between season leaves me savoring the last greens of summer before the oranges and browns take over [...]
3 DIY Eco-Friendly Hand Soaps
September 6th, 2011 · No Comments · crafts, DIY, Eco-Friendly, Education, Environment, Kids, Sustainable Living
I could not let my recent rant about what kids are being asked to bring to school whiz by without offering up a few alternatives. Don’t you just hate people who complain about the state of things without giving any suggestions? In my book, that just makes them part of the problem. For someone who [...]
Back-To-School: BYO Surprise
September 5th, 2011 · 2 Comments · DIY, Eco-Friendly, Education, Environment, Family, Green Home, Kids, Sustainable Living
Surprise! It’s back-to-school time. Well, that’s no surprise. What totally surprises me are the lists of school supplies kids are being asked to stuff into their backpacks on the first day of school. According to a Today show segment, some schools are asking their students to bring zip-lock bags, toilet paper, garbage bags, cotton balls, [...]
Tags:anitbacterial soap·ban plastic·DIY·paper towels·plastic·plastic bags·schools·soap
DIY Magazine Stool
August 10th, 2011 · 2 Comments · crafts, decor, DIY, Eco-Friendly, Family, Green Home, Inspiration, Reduce/Recycle/Reuse, Sustainable Living
Someone in my house hoards magazines. When she left for college a few years ago, I found magazines in every nook and cranny of her room. Oops, just outted her…Hope you are OK with that, Sweetie? Since the apple doesn’t fall too far from the tree in my nest, I will take total responsibility for [...]
DIY: Create Your Own Clean Air Act (with video)
July 12th, 2011 · 5 Comments · crafts, DIY, Environment, Sustainable Living
I am a bit of a DIY maven. If I can’t find an item that I need or want, I locate a tutorial, purchase a how-to book, or join a group. Figuring out how to make something is an immensely rewarding challenge – it truly becomes yours. I’ve been watching the emergence of the latest [...]
Tags:asthma·children·clean air·DIY·EPA·Kids·MCAF·Moms Clean Air Force·politics·pollution·science·video
Celebration Giveaway!
July 1st, 2011 · 8 Comments · Books, decor, DIY, Eco-Friendly, Green Home, Sustainable Living
It’s the time for celebrations. Not only is it 4th of July weekend, it’s the one-year “blogoversary” of Econesting! To commemorate the occasion, I dug into the archives and revisited some of the wonderful accolades that have come about because of Econesting: Working with the Environmental Defense Fund’s Moms Clean Air Force, a six-page profile [...]
Tags:Blogs·books·DIY·General·giveaway·green decor·green home
Report From The Porch: DIY Sun Jar Light
June 16th, 2011 · 6 Comments · crafts, Design, DIY, Eco-Friendly, Garden, Green Home, Sustainable Living
You may have noticed a few things have been on my mind lately: renewable energy, getting the most out of outdoor living spaces, and a seemingly obscure, but wildly popular idea: Ditch Your Lawnmower, Hire A Flock Of Sheep (over 100 comments and 1000 facebook “likes” on this post). At the moment, I could only [...]
Tags:eco-friendly lighting·green home decor·home decor·lighting·Lights·outdoors·pools·porches·screened-in porch·solar·solar lights·summer
DIY Wedding Delights
May 27th, 2011 · No Comments · crafts, decor, Design, DIY, Eco-Friendly, Fashion, Food, Inspiration, Knitting, Sustainable Living
Weddings enchant and inspire! It’s wedding season, and during the research for an article about creating ethical weddings, I found the most delightfully creative wedding-related DIY projects – in white, of course. The cake was a tree. So the bride wore bamboo… …and carried antique buttons too. Descending the stairs of no-frills… …she danced all [...]
Tags:bamboo·buttons·cakes·crochet·DIY·Food·Knitting·shoes·trees·weddings·wood
