I recently moved into a new home and have been looking for a unique way to add character to the walls in my home office. The "Bag credit" project claimed to add a textured, antique leather effect to walls by pasting torn pieces of crumpled grocery bags (without print) onto primed wallboard with a glue mixture. Since I didn't have enough paper bags, I asked the bagger at my local foodmart to use double paper bags on my groceries, which was inexpensive and, at the same time, resourceful. Even though this project was very time consuming, the good news is that you can stop whenever you need to, and finish later. The bad news is that, at that rate, it might take you well over two weeks. However, the instructions were goof-proof and the result adds much needed character to an otherwise boring space.
The other projects is this issue required materials that I didn't have on hand. Many of these projects are resourceful, creative ideas--that is, when you happen to have the resources. Overall, if you are willing to put in the time, the supplies are readily available, and the creation is something you can use, the projects offer helpful, clear instructions with detailed graphics.
Natural Home and Garden also offers its subscribers departments such as "Can this Home be Greened?" "Earth Mover Award," "Good To Know," and "Green Money," which follow the magazine's motto, "Living Green, Living Well."
In addition, the magazine has joined the blogosphere; check it out at http://www.naturalhomeandgarden.com/blogs . Their eco-hip blog titled "From the Front Porch" is updated weekly with topics ranging from hybrid cars to green building and energy efficiency.
To any homeowner looking to design or renovate your home and/or garden, I suggest you subscribe to this magazine. The resources and tips will be well worth your money.
As Jeanine Wiche, Co-Host of HomeGrown on NPR, said, "It's bringing this idea of green in terms of your home and your garden into a manageable sort of thing. It's not just for people with money."
"Natural Home & Garden"
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