YES! But How?

If you're looking for practical ways to live sustainably, just ask us.

How to Save Bats in Your Own Backyard

by Heidi Bruce, Shannan Stoll

posted May 01, 2012

Bats are mammals, shy creatures of the night, and fascinating to watch. They're also endangered by loss of habitat, disease, and pesticide poisoning. You can help by providing protection.

6 Tips for Green Pet Care

by Jennifer Kaye, Lindsay Kucera

posted Apr 23, 2012

Sustainable, low-cost, and natural ways to care for your critters.

Cotton With Conscience

by Lily Hicks, Krista Vogel

posted Aug 10, 2011

How to wear cotton without wearing out the planet.

YES! But How? Ditch the Fridge

by Robert Mellinger

posted Jul 14, 2011

It’s time for me to replace my refrigerator and I was wondering if I really need another as big as the last. I’d like to downsize or be rid of it altogether.

YES! But How? Composting Toilets

by Oliver Lazenby

posted Jul 14, 2011

I’ve read that composting human waste is much more environmentally friendly than disposing of it in water-based sewage systems. Could I install a composting toilet in my home?

YES! But How? Peat-Free Potting

by Caitlin Battersby

posted Mar 30, 2011

How can I make my own environmentally friendly potting soil?

YES! But How? Grow a Curtain

by Alyssa B. Johnson

posted Mar 01, 2011

My house gets too hot in the summer. How can I cool it down without using the A/C?

YES! Picks: Dispensing Seed Bombs

by Caitlin Battersby

posted Mar 01, 2011

Seed bombs are a favorite tool of guerrilla gardeners for planting flowers on derelict ground.

YES! But How? Propagating Plants

by Caitlin Battersby

posted Mar 01, 2011

I’d like to start a garden, but buying plants can be expensive. I’ve read of propagating cuttings using rooting ­hormones. Is there a natural way to propagate?

YES! But How? Nit Picking

by Tiffany Ran

posted Dec 19, 2010

Is there a natural way to treat head lice?

YES! But How? Flake Off

by Alyssa B. Johnson

posted Dec 19, 2010

How do I get rid of dandruff without chemicals?

YES! But How? Gift(bag) Your Calendar

by Alyssa B. Johnson

posted Dec 13, 2010

Easy steps for turning your old calendars into holiday gift bags.

YES! But How?: Fishy Business

by Tiffany Ran

posted Sep 29, 2010

Is it better to eat wild or farmed fish?

YES! Picks: Spotless By Nature

by Kelly Shea

posted Sep 29, 2010

The natural source for suds.

YES! But How?: Green Washing

by Kelly Shea

posted Sep 29, 2010

My new front-load washing machine is more energy-efficient, but I was told not to use eco-friendly detergent in it. Are my efforts to be energy and water conscious a wash?