Green Living

If you are thinking about a new kitchen or new countertops, take a good look at IceStone. These countertops are not only sustainable—made from recycled glass—but they are also beautiful and practical, a perfect balance of design and sustainability. In this slideshow you will get an idea of the variety IceStone offers. On these pages you will also find links to other helpful design posts.

Earth Week is a good time to think about planting vegetables in your garden. Recently Michelle Obama invited schoolchildren from around the country to help plant vegetables in the White House kitchen garden. You can plant these vegetables and more in your own kitchen garden. Enjoy these tips and recipes.

Reduce stress at home one room at a time, using these tips. Eliminate stressors and then add things to help you feel less anxious, more serene. Don't let this project stress you out; go along at your own pace. Think about whether you want to buy into feng shui. Then see the last slide for links to additional tips about time management, organizing and happiness at home.

One of 2012's hottest gardening trends is combining ornamentals and edibles in one garden space, and container gardening makes that easier than ever. Here are ideas for 5 easy foods to grow, according to MasterGardening.com.