Have you finished your "spring" cleaning? Summer is only days away so its time to make sure that your apartment is clean and fresh. If your like me spring cleaning is not something that you get excited for, but it is something that is often seen as necessary.  By using natural green cleaning tips, house cleaning or the dreaded spring cleaning is made much simpler... [Read more...]

Austin observes Earth Day more than most cities. It's actually a pretty big deal here. And, in what’s becoming an annual event, many Austin businesses are getting on board the Austin Give 5 campaign. On Earth Day they’re pledging to give 5% of their proceeds to a fund that will benefit six very worthy environment-related causes in Central Texas. The... [Read more...]

Holiday lights look pretty in any apartment. And you don't have to wait for a holiday to put a string or two up in your living area or bedroom. But you might be a little surprised at how much they cost you in electricity. The online holiday light retailer Christmas-Light-Source.com has a handy way to find out exactly how much your holiday lights are costing... [Read more...]

We're all looking for ways to cut down on the use of harsh chemicals in our apartments and to make our lives more eco-friendly. It turns out that you can make your home spic and span and green at the same time just by looking in your pantry. eHow.com has some great advice on How to Make Green Household Cleaners. We have three of the best tips. Carpet... [Read more...]

Jim Gaffigan has been making audiences laugh for close to 20 years with a deadpan delivery and observational bits on Hot Pockets, Mexican food and cake. But while he’s usually loose with facts, he’s curiously close to target with this joke. How did we get to the point where we're paying for bottled water? That must have been some weird marketing... [Read more...]

Today being Earth Day, I got to thinking about simple, healthy living, and healthy eating. Eating fresh fruits and vegetables is one of the best things we can do for ourselves. Luckily, The Remington is near an excellent farmers market, which will go a long way to helping you eat a healthy diet. I love visiting markets. Seeing and smelling all the fresh... [Read more...]

Conservation of water may become as important as energy and food production in the coming years. Did you know that an average single family uses more than 70 gallons of water per day for indoor needs? Wow, that’s a lot considering when the average person in developing countries uses the equivalent of one flush of toilet water for cooking, washing and drinking... [Read more...]