Spring has sprung, you can feel it in the air!  It's time for Spring Cleaning again!  Of course we all want a cleaner house, but we don’t want to spend money, and we especially don’t want to use chemicals.  Here are 35 ways to address those dirty issues with natural materials and household items you already own.

 The latest edition from Natural Home Magazine was full of very useful info and interesting discussions -- from a list of towels that are the most earth-friendly to a piece on a stunning rammed earth home.  This topic focuses on their blurb about laundry.  To hang up or to dry in the dryer?  You save a a fair amount of energy by not using a dryer, but many cities and municipalities ban the clothesline.

Photo:  Camilla Spanberg on Flickr 

"Project Laundry List is making air-drying and cold-water washing laundry acceptable and desirable as simple and effective ways to save energy."