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Green Home and sustainable living articles on Common Sense Home. Topics include Green Building, Solar Thermal, Solar Electric (Photovoltaic), Green Cleaners, Non-Toxic Pest Control, Non-Toxic Personal Care Products, Home Repair and Recycling, Green Products and Books.

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What Attracts Mosquitoes? (Blood Types, Colors, and More)

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Natural Mosquito Repellents – Recommendations & Recipes

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How to Get Rid of Mosquitoes – Effective Natural Solutions

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How to Clean a Wooden Cutting Board (with Odor Removal Tips)

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Common Sense Homestead Open House

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best natural deodorants

Easy Homemade Deodorant & The Best Natural Deodorants

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The Best Clothespins You've Ever Used - Handcrafted from solid maple, these heirloom quality clothespins are super strong and built to last.

Sturdy Wooden Clothespins – Kevin’s Quality Clothespins

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homemade hard lotion bars with beeswax and cocoa butter

Easiest Lotion Bar Recipe with Beeswax (Non Greasy)

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cozy DIY rocket mass heater

Rocket Mass Heaters: 10 Things You Need to Know

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mouse in house

How to Get Rid of Mice and Keep Them Out!

Read More How to Get Rid of Mice and Keep Them Out!

deer fly

Deer Fly Control – How to Get Rid of Deer Flies

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10 Easy Herbal Gifts to Enjoy Now, Plus One Gift That Lasts All Year Long

10 Easy Herbal Gifts to Share and Enjoy

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Musty window with mold

Musty Smells in the House – Finding Them and Getting Rid of Them

Read More Musty Smells in the House – Finding Them and Getting Rid of Them

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How to Reduce Your Electric Bill (Small Changes Add Up)

Read More How to Reduce Your Electric Bill (Small Changes Add Up)

How to Remove Blood Stains from Fabric

How to Remove Blood Stains from Fabric

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natural cleaners

Natural Cleaners – How to Make Your Own Cleaning Products

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clean towels and laundry products

6 Ways to Get the Musty Smell Out of Clothes and Towels

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Washing Machine Smells – How to Get Rid of the Stink

Read More Washing Machine Smells – How to Get Rid of the Stink

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Natural Spider Repellents – 8 Ways to Get Rid of Spiders

Read More Natural Spider Repellents – 8 Ways to Get Rid of Spiders

dog scratching fleas

How to Get Rid of Fleas (Non-Toxic, Pet Safe Options)

Read More How to Get Rid of Fleas (Non-Toxic, Pet Safe Options)

photovolatic panels with solar clipping chart

What is Solar Clipping? (Pros and Cons for Your PV System)

Read More What is Solar Clipping? (Pros and Cons for Your PV System)

installing solar electric panels

Solar Energy Questions and Answers, Pros and Cons

Read More Solar Energy Questions and Answers, Pros and Cons

Homemade Hummingbird Food Recipe and the Best Feeder

Homemade Hummingbird Food Recipe and the Best Feeder

Read More Homemade Hummingbird Food Recipe and the Best Feeder

batteries ready for recycling

Battery Recycling – How to Recycle Batteries Safely

Read More Battery Recycling – How to Recycle Batteries Safely

bird in flight

5 Tips to Stop Birds Hitting Windows

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Chair Repair – Fixing a Loose Back on a Wooden Chair

Read More Chair Repair – Fixing a Loose Back on a Wooden Chair

homemade perfume with essential oils

How to Make Perfume with Essential Oils

Read More How to Make Perfume with Essential Oils

homemade fruit fly trap in bowl of apples

How to Get Rid of Fruit Flies (Plus Easy Fruit Fly Trap)

Read More How to Get Rid of Fruit Flies (Plus Easy Fruit Fly Trap)

little girl cooling off in front of stand fan

12 Best Tips for Keeping Your House Cool without AC

Read More 12 Best Tips for Keeping Your House Cool without AC

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Natural Tick Repellents and Easy Tick Control Tips

Read More Natural Tick Repellents and Easy Tick Control Tips

ICF Construction - Placing ICF blocks in home construction

ICF Construction – What You Need to Know About an ICF Home

Read More ICF Construction – What You Need to Know About an ICF Home

We built our home to be a “lifetime” house, serving our changing needs throughout our lives. We planned to have the option of aging in place. In this post we'll present our Aging in Place Design Checklist, and then highlight how to apply this checklist to different areas of the home.

Aging in Place – Making Your Home Livable for a Lifetime

Read More Aging in Place – Making Your Home Livable for a Lifetime

Pros and cons of masonry heaters, plus the things you need to consider before adding a masonry heater to new construction or remodeling project.

What You Need to Know About Masonry Heaters for Radiant Heat

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Turn citrus into a fun array of homemade citrus gifts! From candles to cleaners to luxurious body scrubs. Never throw out a citrus peel again!

9 Easy Homemade Citrus Gifts

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Learn why you should avoid toxic commercial deodorizers and odor removers, and how to use safe, natural odor eliminators for your kitchen and home instead.

Best Odor Eliminators for the Refrigerator, Carpets & More

Read More Best Odor Eliminators for the Refrigerator, Carpets & More

Don't toss those mesh produce bags! Upcycle the bags into free, easy to make, no sew kitchen scrubbies in a few simple steps.

Easy, No Sew Kitchen Scrubbies from Produce Bags

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The Prairie Pin Pouch Handmade Clothespin Bag - top view, looking down into bag, with Fels-naptha soap and clothespins

Prairie Pin Pouch Handmade Clothespin Bag – Made for Heavy Use

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natural stove cleaners

Natural Stove Cleaners – Tips for Baked on Grime

Read More Natural Stove Cleaners – Tips for Baked on Grime

Spring cleaning doesn't have to be overwhelming! Use these simple steps to get your kitchen clean and ready for another season of delicious food.

Spring Cleaning – 6 Steps to a Clean and Organized Kitchen

Read More Spring Cleaning – 6 Steps to a Clean and Organized Kitchen

wood burning stove for heating

5 Things You Need to Know Before You Buy a Wood Burning Stove

Read More 5 Things You Need to Know Before You Buy a Wood Burning Stove

removing hard water buildup from sink

How to Remove Hard Water Buildup From Faucets and Showerheads

Read More How to Remove Hard Water Buildup From Faucets and Showerheads

Pillowcases to Reversible Tote Bag -Change pillowcases to a reversible tote bag, learn how to make a basic lined bag or reversible bag.

Pillowcases to Reversible Tote Bag Upcycle Project

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