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 Updated July 05, 2008
Composting in tight quarters means one thing: worms
Steven Lane/The Columbian<br _><br _>
Master composter Jo Anne Dolan shows off a vermicomposting bin at the Columbia Springs Environmental Education Center in Vancouver. Apartment dwellers may prefer a smaller system involving a pair of storage totes.
Say that you’re a green-minded apartment or condo dweller striving to live sustainably.

You’ve already minimized your carbon footprint by foregoing the large house and yard...

Energy Adviser: Keeping house cool without AC
I don’t want to live through another sweltering summer. Our house faces east, but our family room is on the back of the house, so the living area gets really hot. We have an air conditioner...

Garden calendar
CLARK COUNTY Garden Volunteer Opportunities: At elementary schools, youth organizations and programs in Clark County. Jodee Nickel, 360-397-6060, ext. 7708, or Jodee.nickel@clark.wa....

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Miles of Luxury
Wayne Housley has been passionate about cars since he was a teenager. Back in the '60s, he dreamed of owning a muscle car that he couldn't afford.....more
Rooms with a view
Ask just about anyone to name their must–haves in a dream home and chances are a great view and plenty of windows would be near the top of the list.... more
Game on
In addition to providing the perfect opportunity to spend an afternoon soaking up the sunshine, home game courts and putting greens keep the kids within earshot and provide some much needed exercise — not to mention fun — for the whole family. ....more
Home Away From Home
Martha Hendrick is the best kind of Pacific Northwest transplant. Having moved from her native Texas to Central Oregon in 2001, she loves everything about the area. "Y'all kept this beautiful place a secret for far too long," she laughs. ...more
The Sky's The Limit
We Pacific Northwesterners are well known for our love of the outdoors. Sure, maybe we get a little rain. That explains why, on fine summer days, we have made a veritable art form of soaking up every last ray of sunshine. When the sun's out, so are we. ...more
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