Sew Up Repairs
Anca Gooje, owner of Chid Kala, a natu- ral ingredient lotion maker in Scarbor- ough, Maine, uses colorful patches to re- pair tears and update the look of her two children’s clothing. She also recom- pressed their sofa’s in- ner springs to their orig- inal shape by encasing them in fabric. “It was time-consuming, but only cost a few dollars for fabric,” she relates. “Updating avoided creating more landfill. For a fresh look, I made a new cover.”
Multipurpose a Cook Pot
“My mother believed pressure cookers would explode, so I bought an Instant Pot and changed the way I cook,” says Sue Ann Jaffarian, a Los Angeles paralegal and mystery writer. “I have a demanding day job and writing deadlines. I toss in healthy ingredients and have a simple homemade meal, often vegan, in a minute. Soup, stew, risotto, pasta, chili, pudding, brown rice and oatmeal work well. It doesn’t heat up the kitchen, either.” The Instant Pot works like a crock pot, pressure cooker,
steamer, sauté pan, warming pot, rice cooker and yogurt maker, replacing seven appliances.
Employ Onsite Power
“My Hadley, Massachusetts, farmhouse, built in 1743, might be the oldest solar home in the country,” muses Horowitz. “Our farmer neighbors have a methane digester to turn cow poop and restaurant waste into electricity and heat. We’ll hook up to it to replace heating oil.”
Make Holiday Décor
“Retro-style repurposing is smart, fun and easy,” says up- state New York lifestyle writer and cookbook author Cyn- thia O’Connor O’Hara. “I glued together assorted cups, saucers and plates with glass-specific glue to create tiered servers that double as a centerpiece. Check your house to find dishware that will look nice together.” It’s satisfying to combine experiences with updated tech-
nology, save time and support a healthier planet, both during the holidays and year-round.
Connect with the freelance writer via AveryMack@
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