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There are a number of reasons why your dog might be licking his paws and some might actually have to be taken seriously.

Puppy training can be a difficult process but knowing how to punish a puppy appropriately is the key to achieving successful results and a well-behaved dog.

Grease fires are one the most difficult and dangerous fires to have in your home, and knowing how to stoop one is the key to avoiding a life or death situation.

Here’s what happens when your dog consumes chocolate (and what you should do if that happens).

Slugs are slow and slimy pests that we seem determined to get rid of. But why does salt kill slugs anyway?

We explore the best thrift stores in Austin, Texas and where to get the best deals on secondhand treasure.

Giving your friend a birthday gift shouldn't break the bank. Check out these 7 homemade, sustainable, and ethical birthday presents to gift your friends.

Eggs are a versatile and protein-rich superfood but how long do they last when refrigerated?

If you're looking for a new natural makeup brand to add to your clean beauty routine, these 9 are clean, non-toxic, vegan, and cruelty-free.

Paper is one of the most recyclable materials around, but how is recycled paper made? And how can you make it at home?

Recycling is one of the best ways that we can reduce our environmental impact and reduce our waste, but how does one recycle something as essential as water?

Whether you're looking to start a garden or ensure that it flourishes year-round, consider buying these must-have gardening tools for your yard.

Why aren't all candles considered vegan? Not all candles are totally plant-based, but we've compiled a few of our favorite vegan soy varieties.

Growing green beans in your own backyard can be a rewarding and bountiful experience, as long as you understand the basics.

If you were planning to shop for the holidays this weekend, shop these black-owned businesses on Black Friday for an economically responsible spree.

Beecosystem designed a modular beehive that can be installed pretty much everywhere including your home.

A new solar power plant being built in Chile is expected to provide enough energy (day and night) to power up to 13,000 homes annually.

Tiny homes have come a long way and these are the best sustainable innovations of 2017 — from prefabricated homes to green walls.

You can install an ocean-friendly garden in your yard to help the environment.

Ann Lightfoot of Done & Done Home offers her best ideas on how to purge your closet in an environmentally responsible way.

Here are six tips on making the lowest impact possible while grocery shopping.

Margot Krasojevic Architecture has constructed the Self-Excavation Hurricane home with rubber-coated walls and the flexibility to adapt to movement.

Google updated its 'Your Plan, Your Planet' in time for Earth Day, and the fashion pledges are pretty interesting.

Here are a few tips for removing the smell from jars, and for cleanly peeling off the label.

Looking for natural face masks — these are natural masks you can make at home.

Moving can mean a lot of waste — but it doesn't have to.

Elizabeth English has created an innovative way to account for floods through her organization, the Buoyant Foundation Project.

Few bugs are more persistent than cockroaches and getting rid of them is always going to be an uphill battle, but there are ways to get rid of them naturally, without having to resort to dangerous chemicals.

These vegan main dish recipes for Thanksgiving will keep your holiday table turkey-free.

Tarnished copper can become a problem over time. How do you clean copper naturally without resorting to harsh chemicals that might change its properties even further?

Ants are a common and surprisingly persistent household problem but are there ways to get rid of ants without resorting to dangerous chemicals?

Carrots are a surprisingly appetizing treat for many dogs and they also happen to be one of the healthiest, low-calorie snacks you can feed your canine companion.

Do cats really hate water or is their presumed fear nothing but an old wive’s tale?

Zero-waste living doesn't have to be overwhelming — and these eight books about sustainable living are all extremely helpful.

Cruelty-free mascaras are easy to find these days — here are some of our favorites, which happen to come in sustainable or refillable packaging.

Lazy Lawn is an artificial lawn that takes mowing, seeding, weeding, and watering totally out of the equation.

Selecting the right toys for our dogs is no easy task, especially when we’re trying to weed through all the potentially-toxic toys to find the best eco-friendly dog toys.

There are thousands of different pillows on the market to choose from, but if you’re environmentally or health-conscious, how do you know which ones are nontoxic?

Buying the right organic and aluminum-free deodorant is not always easy, but there are some tried and true ways to weed the best from the worst brands.

"Bottle bricking" is a little-known activity that helps reduce landfill waste, brings affordable housing and furniture to people in need, and more.