The Germiest Places in America

Sure, there are outbreaks of microbes and viruses across the country, but these buggers are where you live. In the office, at home, at the gym, on your vacation. “It’s enough to make even the least germophobic person a little worried,” Read more...

Is Your Rug Making You Sick?

Carpet and rugs warm a room and feel great underfoot, so what's not to love? All the health problems they can potentially cause. Read More...

The Healthiest Paint For You

You know that strong odor you smell when you open a can of paint? It’s from chemicals called volatile organic compounds (VOCs), some of which have been linked to cancer. The good news: More and more mass paint companies are developing low- and no-VOC paints.

But how do these healthier paints stack up? We asked Kelly LaPlante, principal designer and president of Los Angeles–based Kelly LaPlante Organic Interior Design Inc., to pick up her roller and report back on the top options.Read more...

10 Instant Steps to a Greener Home

Fill the dishwasher with every use. Dishwashers use more energy the less they have in them. By running it with only full loads, you could save an estimated 100 pounds of carbon dioxide and $40 per year. See more....

Laundry Lessons

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You thought washing your sheets in hot water was doing enough. But there's more to learn about linen care. We asked expert Sarah Jonas, buyer for Three Sheets: A Linen Shop, to give us the essentials. Read more..

Healthy Home

We are starting a Green Living segment filled with article, ideas, and tips to live in a healthier home. We hope you can take alot out of these articles to make you home more eco friendly. See our 'Health Home' link in the Menu area to view all Health Home articles.