Should You Wash New Sheets Before You Use Them?

No kitchen would be complete without aluminum foil and, more often than not, parchment paper. But what if you’ve run out of parchment and have a cake to bake or vegetables to roast? Can aluminum foil be used as a one-to-one substitute for parchment? Are there any instances in which you absolutely need parchment paper? Well, grab your notebook and take a seat, because we have all the answers for you right here.

It may seem strange to start talking about Christmas in July. But summer in the Northern Hemisphere is when gardeners need to start thinking about the colder months to come.

Growing air plants might appear too much of work, but that’s far from true. They’re one of the most low maintenance plant types and unique as well.

Harry's Chelsea garden, The School Food Matters Garden

This spring, many of us are busy in our kitchen gardens. But whether you are an experienced gardener who has been growing your own for many years, or a new gardener making your first forays into food production, there are some common mistakes you might be making. 

Whether you're aware of it or not, there are almost certainly a few items in your house that you could be repurposing and making better use of. Not only is repurposing (like recycling) eco-friendly and good for the environment, but it’ll save you money in the long run. Here are eight common items in your house you should always repurpose.

This research was supported under NASA’s Advanced Exploration Systems (AES) Life Support Systems (LSS) Project and conducted at the Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) to find the effect ofgolden pothos in the removal of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) and formaldehyde in a simulated research cabin.

Hailing from hot, arid climes, such as the Mediterranean and Australia, drought-tolerant plants can withstand prolonged periods of heat with no rain. The majority thrive in full sun, with their roots in well-drained soil or gravel beds that have been enriched with peat-free compost. As our climate changes, they ensure borders are a floriferous show of colour and scent all summer long, without the need to water.

When the warm days announce that it’s tomato growing season and you’re ready to choose which varieties to include in your garden, there are many characteristics to consider.What will they taste like? How big will they get? What do they look

From floors to bathrooms and bedrooms, there are so many places that can get dirty in the home. But one of the spaces we rarely talk about is the inside of the microwave. After all, it’s pretty easy to hide microwave messes. Once the door is shut, no one notices until they need to use the microwave again, and how often do guests use your microwave, anyway?

The last few years have seen the spread of No Mow May, a campaign that encourages folks to mow their lawns and meadows less in order to reduce fossil fuel emissions and water use as well as help wildlife. On the face of it, it seems almost too good to be true–you could do a lot of good things for the environment by doing literally nothing. So perhaps it’s not surprising that letting your lawn grow for a month has fallen short of its promises.

While everyone has their own method for loading and unloading the dishwasher, there actually is a right way to do so—at least with the former. So the next time you get into a debate with your roommate, whether it’s a parent or significant other, you have the official answer in your arsenal.