After the trick-or-treaters have all gone home and the sugar high subsides, it’s time to look around at all the costumes and decor and ask yourself: will I use this next year? Halloween is one of the biggest commercial holidays with money spent on candy, costumes, and decorations. Most of these items can be reused in [...]
If you find yourself with a mattress you no longer need, you’re likely puzzled as to what to do with it. Donating or recycling a mattress is an eco-friendly alternative to dropping it off at the dump, but how does the process work? What about selling it, or donating your mattress to someone in need? Let’s [...]
Fall landscaping isn't just about making the autumn yard look as good as possible. It's also about getting a jump on next year's landscape. The chores you do in fall (and how well you do them) have an impact on your yard next spring. With a bit of care and landscaping now, you can set yourself up for a lush [...]
If you've been tending your vegetable garden all summer—keeping it weeded, removing diseased or spent plants, not stepping on the soil—your garden won't need much prep for the fall. Just clear the space, maybe add some compost and start planting. If that's not the case, your garden could probably use some attention before you start your second [...]
Whether you’re looking to store boots in your closet, entryway, or garage, there are plenty of smart boot storage options that'll work for your space. From classic ideas like closet shelving to not-so-obvious ones like installing inverted dowels on your closet floor, the possibilities are endless for beating boot clutter. We’re sharing 16 of the best [...]
Managing a large-scale event, concert or festival is exciting, but it takes a lot of work to make it a success. Whether you expect 50 or 50,000 attendees, it’s essential to create a plan for all that trash. Event waste management is often overlooked or taken for granted at the expense of the organizer. However, working [...]
Most municipalities refuse to pick up yard waste. Fortunately, any junk hauler is happy to take anything off your hands, whether big or small. There are a few things you can do to make the process go a little faster, though. Here’s how to prepare your yard waste to be hauled away. Branches And Tree Limbs [...]
When you upgrade your old appliances, it is often tempting to take them to the curb for trash pickup. Instead of letting your old items pile up in a landfill, there are other options for disposal. Many typical large appliances can be recycled or donated. Here are the basics of donating or recycling appliances. Donating Appliances Charities [...]
Many items fall into one or two categories when it’s time to dispose of them: landfill or recycle. Sometimes it’s both if there are parts that can be broken down. But, there are other things that require special disposal to protect the environment. Do you know what they are? Read on to find out what things [...]
The kitchen may be the heart of a home, which is often why it's also the dirtiest place in a home. There's the obvious mess—like used dishes, a sticky floor, or a crusty oven. But oftentimes, there are areas and objects that are overlooked, so ask yourself, are there other places you're forgetting to clean? Think about [...]
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