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2 weeks ago | 
housedigest.com | Lindsay Donaldson
With the humdrummery of adulting, we all need reminders of things that spark childlike delight. Chances are you haven't thought about carnivorous plants since elementary school. Adorably nicknamed "pings", pinguicula plants are among the green things that feast on insects. Its cute nickname and carnivory aside, pinguiculas make attractive, practical, and fascinating houseplants.
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2 weeks ago | 
yahoo.com | Lindsay Donaldson
With the humdrummery of adulting, we all need reminders of things that spark childlike delight. Chances are you haven't thought about carnivorous plants since elementary school. Adorably nicknamed "pings", pinguicula plants are among the green things that feast on insects. Its cute nickname and carnivory aside, pinguiculas make attractive, practical, and fascinating houseplants.
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2 weeks ago | 
housedigest.com | Lindsay Donaldson
The ancient Incas were no slouches when it came to innovation. Their farming ingenuity, transportation networks, and communication methods are things we still marvel at today. Not nearly as life-saving as growing food, the chiminea is one of the Incas' most enduring inventions. These charmingly curved clay vessels cradle a crackling fire in their bellies and add heaps of ambiance to an evening outdoors.
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2 weeks ago | 
housedigest.com | Lindsay Donaldson
Even if you've been nurturing a compost pile or tumbler for years, you might not realize what kind of composting you're doing. Are you hot or cold composting? Lots of composting resources focus on the heat generated as organic material breaks down. It might make you think that, no matter your method, you're engaging in hot composting. If you've just started composting and are still testing the waters, it's good to get familiar with these two types of composting.
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3 weeks ago | 
housedigest.com | Lindsay Donaldson
Nature-lovers, if you haven't heard of biophilic design, this décor trend is made for you. It focuses on enhancing rooms with natural and renewable materials, and houseplants are a no-brainer as part of this aesthetic. Bamboo is another obvious eco-friendly design choice with its ultra fast growth. Bring these two elements together with a trip to IKEA, and create a unique hanging bamboo planter. Grab one GRÅMÖRT bamboo tray, two KLOTTHUJA plant holders, and perfectly-sized PERSILLADE plant pots.
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3 weeks ago | 
housedigest.com | Lindsay Donaldson
Kitchen backsplashes have a purpose, and it's not particularly glamorous: They protect walls from splashes and stains. When something practical can serve both form and function, it's always more appealing, right? Legos have been stepping up as parts of 3D decor pieces that adults don't have to feel silly putting together. With this in mind, you can think of everyone's favorite plastic bricks as a part of a practical and pretty design.
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3 weeks ago | 
yahoo.com | Lindsay Donaldson
We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Kitchen backsplashes have a purpose, and it's not particularly glamorous: They protect walls from splashes and stains. When something practical can serve both form and function, it's always more appealing, right? Legos have been stepping up as parts of 3D decor pieces that adults don't have to feel silly putting together. With this in mind, you can think of everyone's favorite plastic bricks as a part of a practical and pretty design.
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3 weeks ago | 
housedigest.com | Lindsay Donaldson
Your quest to go as green as possible is going well. You've found scores of ways to make your home more eco-friendly. You compost, reuse as much potential waste as you can, and all other castoffs go into the recycling bin. If this sounds familiar, you've probably developed a bit of eco-guilt about anything you can't recycle. Three-ring binders are among the common household items that are hard, if not impossible, to recycle even at specialized recycling centers.
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3 weeks ago | 
housedigest.com | Lindsay Donaldson
Disposable plastic items are things we claim to hate but secretly love. Think about plastic cutlery: We keep the stuff on hand to throw into our lunch bags, to eat on the run, or to make party clean up a breeze. Sure, avoiding them is a no-brainer way to make your home more eco-friendly, but think of all the time we save not having to wash silverware. It turns out that not only does single-use plastic cutlery damage the environment, using it can harm your health.
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3 weeks ago | 
housedigest.com | Lindsay Donaldson
Ready for another steaming pot of coffee, you remove the basket from your coffee maker and prepare to dump its contents into the compost bin. Pause before pouring them out, though, because here's one of the most unexpected uses for leftover coffee grounds: Mixing them into air dry clay, which leaves you with an appealing marble look. Use these simple items to then roll out and smooth together a faux marbled pot for a deserving houseplant.
