Sayward Rebhal

Sayward Rebhal

Sayward Rebhal is a scientist, writer, mover, and maker who lives on an urban micro-homestead in southern California. As a busy mom, Sayward spends her days keeping haüs and raising her pint-sized plant-eater, cooking up kitchen witchery and digging in her garden, and somehow finding time to write amidst the madness. Sayward blogs at www.bonzaiaphrodite.com and recently released Vegan Pregnancy Survival Guide, through Herbivore CC.
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Dimmer Switches Versus Three-Way Switches

Posted by Sayward Rebhal | Sep 11, 2013

We’re all familiar with the traditional up-down, on-off switches that come standard in most old homes. But what about the more advanced options? When designing a custom lighting...

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What Is The Cost To Wire A New Dishwasher?

Posted by Sayward Rebhal | Sep 05, 2013

In some cases, an appliance is just an appliance, and all the versions are sort of the same. Take sinks for example, or toasters. But other times, technology has taken a standard...

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Making Sense of Green Home Certification Standards

Posted by Sayward Rebhal | Aug 30, 2013

“Green building” is a subset of modern home design that seeks to maximize efficiency, conserve resources, and increase performance and safety, with the overarching goal...

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Green Cleaning Basics: Wait, What IS Baking Soda?

Posted by Sayward Rebhal | Aug 29, 2013

As a dedicated DIYer and a self-proclaimed aficionado of any and every homemade cleaning product out there, I have to say: I use a LOT of baking soda. To anyone who makes their own...

We Tested It: Vinegar As A Carpet Cleaner

Posted by Sayward Rebhal | Aug 28, 2013

Sometimes, when it rains, my pooch decides that his precious paws are simply too delicate to become sullied with that icky mud, and he’d rather just not go outside to do his business....

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15 Fantastic Ways To Repurpose Your Shoe Boxes

Posted by Sayward Rebhal | Aug 26, 2013

I don’t think I’ve ever seen a closet that doesn’t have a shoe box or two lying around inside. They’re ubiquitous; they’re everywhere. We all have them...

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Top 5 Creative Ways To Repurpose Aluminum Pie Pans

Posted by Sayward Rebhal | Aug 24, 2013

I must admit, I abhor our “disposable culture” where wonderful things that were once made to last, like razors or water bottles or even cell phones (seriously!), are now...

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7 Ways To Reuse Old Keys

Posted by Sayward Rebhal | Aug 23, 2013

Old keys. They’re everywhere. Maybe they’re still attached to our key ring, bulking it up and weighing it down. Or they’re hanging by the front door, ugly and useless....

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8 Creative Ways To Re-Use Golf Equipment

Posted by Sayward Rebhal | Aug 23, 2013

Golf is a game, like so many others, that involves a lot of equipment. There’re the balls and tees of course, plus all the many clubs and a special bag to hold them. Then there’re...

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21 Truly Awesome Ways to Upcycle A Cereal Box

Posted by Sayward Rebhal | Aug 22, 2013

I don’t know about you, but in my house we go through a LOT of cereal. Breakfasts, snacks, late-night munchies, fuel for our DIY San Diego carpentry projects -- what can I say?...