The leaves might be falling but they can still be of benefit. Collect them and create healthy soil by composting them with food scraps and other yard trimmings. Here are some hints to start reducing waste, recycling nutrients and improving your landscape and garden. First, find a good location in your yard to place a composting [...]
When fall temperatures drop and leaves begin to turn, many people’s thoughts turn to preparing their homes and yards for impending winter. That means cleaning up and clearing out which can produce a lot of excess stuff such as leftover hazardous wastes, leaves and yard debris, old clothing and outdated electronics. Here are just a few [...]
Let’s look at how “reduce, reuse, recycle” happens at home with five ways to reuse and recycle without leaving your house. Repurpose Glass, Plastic and Cardboard Containers One of the best uses for empty plastic soda bottles is as a planter for flowers and herbs. Take an empty 2-liter pop bottle and cut off the top [...]
Business owners have loaded schedules. Executives have a lot of important stuff to think about. The chances are good that if you’re in one of these categories, recycling at the workplace might not always be top of mind. The truth is there’s some stuff you just can’t toss in the trash. Here are a few examples… 1. Appliances. Sometimes [...]
Oh, look, it’s getting cooler outside … finally. Since we’re about to embark on a few months of freezing weather, we figured we’d warm you up with these hot winter recycling tips! 1. Avoid putting recycling bags (and garbage bags, for that matter) directly on the ground, especially if there’s ice. The bags can freeze, stick, and rip, spilling junk [...]
Whether you purge or not, it’s hard to elude the subtle reminders of the items needing to be cleaned out from our homes this year. Don’t do it all at once. Set a timeline and a strategy before beginning your thorough cleaning spree. Trying to clean your home all at once is going to send your stress levels [...]
The closet is always a huge source of frustration for both men and women. In relationships, men may get the short stick and have less room, but if you only have one closet then the woman may still not have enough room. The closet is where you may have to get creative or really think out [...]
The best part about those hot summer days is the time you get to spend with your family and friends, so try not to over-complicate your summertime cleaning goals and make it an ongoing task. Whether you are looking to get rid of all the extra junk or just want to stay organized, read our tips for an easy [...]
Are you inspired to rearrange a room or your home? Maybe the kids are leaving for college and their bedroom is turning into an office. Or perhaps you have a great idea after watching your favorite home improvement show. While you might want to jump right in, wait until you read this! Here are five things [...]
For many families, the cooling weather means a return to routines: work, school, sports practice, meal prep and household chores. Busy parents have a lot on their plate getting families organized and in sync for the school year. Topping it off, this year demands extra precautions, which may mean more cleaning and more laundry. That can [...]
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