Haley Mast is a freelance writer, fact-checker, and small organic farmer in the Columbia River Gorge. She enjoys gardening, reporting on environmental topics, and spending her time outside ...

Which hanging hamper is best? Doing the laundry is a neverending chore. Every day, the pile of dirty laundry grows. Individuals living in a small home or apartment might not have adequate space for a ...

My mom was an early environmentalist, and she didn't even know it. One of my fondest childhood memories involves my mother and the clothesline that stretched across our back yard. Twice a week, she'd ...

Dear Heloise: I read your column whenever I can. I saved one of your columns, “Tips to Save Electricity,” that was published long ago. You missed a great opportunity to suggest reviving an old ...