Recycle Your Holiday Tree

Sat, 12/29/2012 - 01:01 - Leslie Segrete

As the holidays wind down and you start to think about un-decking the halls, make earth-friendly plans for your holiday tree. Every year, about 93 percent of real trees are “treecycled,” meaning they’re returned back into the environment through more than 4,000 recycling programs around the U.S....

Hints for Holiday Tipping

Sun, 12/23/2012 - 00:54 - Tom Kraeutler

This season is an ideal time to show appreciation for those who help you on the home front all year long. A holiday tip is always welcome, whether in the form of cash, a gift or a little extra added to your regular payment. Different service professions have different guidelines for such...

Heating Season Smarts for Your Wallet and the Environment

Sat, 12/15/2012 - 22:28 - Leslie Segrete

Though winter’s here and the heat is literally on in your home, it’s not too late to look at ways to make your household energy use more affordable and friendly to the environment. If your household is like most, nearly half of your annual energy spending goes toward heating and cooling, and...

Top Five Hazardous Holiday Plants

Fri, 12/07/2012 - 23:44 - Tom Kraeutler

The natural beauty of plants and flowers is a favorite ingredient of holiday decorating, but it can also be hazardous to your health. Some plants that look festive can cause skin irritation from simple handling, and others have berries and leaves that can be fascinating but dangerous to children...