All Entries in the "Go Green!" Category

Sewing Tutorial: How to shorten a top without cutting or hemming!

“Have you ever had a shirt that was too long for your body or you could only wear it with certain pants. That is my problem, I am too short to wear shirts that are way long unless I am wearing leggings (so it can cover my badunk of course). So, here is my solution….give [...]

Video Tutorial: How to Sew a Simple Pillow or Dog Bed

How to Sew a Simple Pillow or Dog Bed by Cyberseams.

Sewing Tutorial: Recycled Girls Jumper from Pants

Recycle an old pair of pants into a girls jumper.  If you have an old pair of pants that you no longer want or does not fit do not throw it away.  The pants can be recycled into a cute girls jumper.

Sewing Tutorial: How to Make a Recycled T-Shirt Dress

Learn how to make this cute recycled T-Shirt Dress in this sewing tutorial.

Sweater Re-purposing Tutorial: Sewing a Winter Sweater Hat

Can you believe this supper cute hat was made from an old sweater!! Well believe it.
You can find out how to create this hat at makeitandloveit.blogspot.com
You can also do the same project using and old sweater or top made out of fleece.
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Sewing Tutorial: Sewing a Fleece Hat, Scarf, and Mittens

Where to Get Green Kitchen Appliances & Supplies

Here is information on where to get Green Kitchen Appliances and Supplies.

Appliances/Gadgets

Fagor Pressure Cookers
Solar Oven Society
Solar Cookers International
SavaWatt gadgets to reduce appliance energy use
ENERGY STAR has a complete list of energy-efficient appliance retailers; Sears isn’t a bad place to start, offering appliances from companies suchas Boche, Kenmare, Maytag, and Whirlpool.
Sun Frost super-efficient refrigerators

Cleaning

Seventh Generation http://www.seventhgeneration.com/
Begley’s [...]

How to Clean your Bathroom the Green way! Step-by-Step Guide

Here we give you a step-by-guide to cleaning your bathroom the green way!
Get rid of those harsh chemical and save money by cleaning with household green products.
Shower and Bathtub

To scrub your shower stall or bathtub, stir 1 cup of borax, 1/2 cup of white distilled vinegar and 1/4 cup of baking soda into a gallon [...]

Non-Toxic Eco-Friendly Homemade Bath Tub Cleaner/ How-to Tutorial

How to make a Homemade Non-Toxic Eco-Friendly Bath Tub Cleaner
You will need:
-1 cup baking soda, in a medium sized mixing bowl
-1/2 cup liquid castile soap or Ivory soap
-5-10 drops of antibacterial essential oil, such as lavender, tea tree or rosemary (optional, but recommended for a nice smell)
Procedure:
1. Pour baking soda into a medium size bowl.
2. [...]

Easy Eco-Friendly Homemade Dishwashing Detergent/ Green Diswasher Tips

Step-by-Step direction on making eco-friendly homemade dish soap.

Powdered Dish Detergent:
1 table spoon of washing (baking)  soda
1 table spoon of Borax
Note:  Mix equal large portions of washing soda and Borax and place in a container for later use.
Borax can be found in the laundry or cleaning aisle of the store.
For Rinse Cycle:
- Use White Distilled Vinegar
Vinegar [...]

Homemade Eco-Friendly Natural Laundry Soap/ Tutorial

Step- by step directions on making Homemade Eco-friendly Laundry Detergent.
Here you will learn how to make both Liquid and Powder Laundry Soap.
Homemade Liquid Laundry Soap- Front or top load machine
You can use Fels-Naptha, Sunlight, Castile, or Zote soap bars.  Borax and Washing (or baking) soda can be found in the cleaning or laundry aisle.

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