Don't get me wrong. I love pretty much every dog I meet. I have a soft spot for geriatric cats. I've even met a few snakes that I've bonded with in unexpectedly profound ways. But lately, my pet curiosity keeps wandering to an unusual choice: pigs. And, apparently, I'm not alone. The number of urban pigs has skyrocketed in recent years. What's with all the pet pigs? Would you raise one?

Calling all winos! There's now more you can do with wine than just imbibing it. Whether it's a newly opened bottle or an already opened one that is becoming increasingly bitter neglected in the depths of the fridge, there are many ways besides drinking wine to get the most bang per ounce. From a buzz-worthy bath to removing carpet stains, wine is your newest household essential.

The cooped up nature of the winter months can make anyone’s home smell kind of yucky. Sealing up the house to combat bone-chilling temperatures, mixed with well-worn winter coats and accessories, and daily-cooking endeavors can create a cocktail of funk. Although it’s too cold in most places to open windows and doors, you can make a few homemade air fresheners to spruce up your abode.

Perhaps you automatically click on the TV when you come home from work for company. Maybe you get addicted to reality shows and indulge in mindless entertainment more than you should. You could be a news junkie, a movie buff or a cooking show fanatic. Whatever the case, if you watch too much TV you can reduce your  watching time – try the following tips to find what works best for you.

These days, our smart phones are our lives, but just like the rest of your life, things can get a little... messy. Here are seven apps that will help you get organized—and stay organized—in a flash.

Isn't olive oil amazing? It's heart-heathy, you can use it for baking and frying, salad dressings, and even drizzle some to add richness to a soup. But olive oil has lots of uses beyond food. From cleaning the house to moisturizing skin to even washing your face, olive oil is as versatile around the rest of the house as it is in the kitchen.

Check out these seven ways that you can use olive oil around the house as a natural alternative to chemical products.

Unpleasant fact ahead: As much as half of the energy used in your home goes to heating (and cooling), according to Energy Star. And, as you well know, that energy use translates straight to your bill each month. So, head on over to the thermostat and turn it down a few notches. Before you start grumbling, don’t worry. You won’t have to shiver through the season. Turning up the thermostat isn’t the only way to keep the chill off. Use these seven simple ways to stay warm this winter—and keep your bill low.

It's not too late to get going on a clean sweep for the new year.  Here are eight simple actions you can take now—no, not tomorrow, right now—to help you clean up your life and stress less in 2013.

Traveling indeed uses natural resources, usually in the form of petroleum products. Movement requires fuel, and if you are going to set off on uncharted journeys, you will likely use more resources than if you stay at home. What is the conscious adventurer to do? Do you cancel your travel plans and resolve to a life lived at home? Hell no! It is easy to travel in a more sustainable manner and to offset your additional use of fossil fuels – here are seven tips to help you along your bright green travel path.

A little goes a long way when it comes to salt and water. Mix the two together and you’ve got yourself a handy saline solution that can be used to take care of some of the most common household chores as well as treat some of them most common mild health symptoms. Why not stretch a buck and make the most of salt water’s cheap and effective uses? Here are 20 ways to get started.