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Top 9 DIY Posts of 2009

Top 9 DIY Posts of 2009

Here at greenUPGRADER we really got into DIY in 2009. As the year comes to an end lets take a look back at some of the most popular DIY posts at gUP this year...

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Earth Day Reading Round-Up

Earth Day Reading Round-Up

Here are some of the best articles for your Earth Day Reading Pleasure...

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DIY Roundup: Don’t Pitch It, Stitch It!

DIY Roundup: Don’t Pitch It, Stitch It!

We live in a culture of new. Whether we're talking cell phones or a pair of jeans with a hole in the knee, if something is worn out we're supposed to replace it with a shiny new one. Sometimes it feels like folks consider mending and repairing almost quaint when it's just as easy to hit up a big box store for a replacement. It doesn't have to be that way! A needle and thread are your weapons against waste! Let's arm up and get mending!

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10 Most Popular Articles on greenUPGRADER

10 Most Popular Articles on greenUPGRADER

A look back at the 10 most popular articles on greenupgrader:

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Amazing House Designs That Get You Close To Nature

Amazing House Designs That Get You Close To Nature

Some think that modern society’s biggest problem is our separation from nature and the only way to really be happy is to reconnect and become in tune with our surroundings. I know I definitely feel better when I’m out on a hike or a bike ride than when I’m sitting here behind the comp. [...]

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On the Horizon of Green Air Travel

On the Horizon of Green Air Travel

The move to green up the airline industry is heating up. The recent gas prices have been fueling the fire and environmentalists are fanning the flames. Rising fuel prices and looming airline emission standards are forcing an industry known for it’s high emissions and low profits to start cleaning up their act. Currently they [...]

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Round-Up: Clothes Drying Sans Electricity

Round-Up: Clothes Drying Sans Electricity

Upgrade One of our readers Sarah commented the other day on our plastic bag drying rack post and mentioned that she was looking for a clothes drying rack idea.  I wasn’t able to find a good bamboo rack for you but I found a number of other solutions.  Dryers can suck down quite a [...]

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