Household Cleaners

I have been trying to be more environmentally conscious when choosing cleaning products. Trader Joes and Whole Foods have many options for just about anything. There are also many cleaners that you can make yourself. A recent shower drain clog went on a little too long because we resisted buying the toxic Draino. I found a solution on Green Home Living that worked.

Drain Opener
Dissolve 1 cup baking soda and one cup vinegar in boiling water and pour down the drain. Continue to flush with hot tap water until the clog breaks.

They also have a lot of useful information about which Eco Friendly products actually work.

Update: Here is a slightly different solution via Not Martha via Apartment Therapy.

Almost Done

We are finally using the kitchen full time again, although there are still some bits and pieces to complete. More pics of the progress and the kitchen warming parties.

So far, I am loving our American Craftsman garden window and all my plants are thriving. It gives a great amount of light from above and keeps some moisture in the window.

I Hate Hummers

. . . but I love this picture of a Hummer golf cart from our recent trip to Florida. Here are some Take Action tips to reduce your impact on the earth while on the move.  Using Hummer golf carts wasn’t on the list.