Why Should You Prefer Water Filter Pitchers For Clean Drinking Water
When you pour water from your tap, you want to drink it knowing that it is safe to do so. You also want that clean crisp feeling when you drink it and when you look in the glass you don’t want to see...
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Life is a Journey
* Guest post by Bill Meeker OK, resist the temptation for an eyeroll! To be fair, this is a somewhat overused phrase. However, after reading Michele Obama’s recent book entitled “Becoming” I have been...
View ArticleWhat to Plant In the Fall for a Stunning Spring Garden
Whether you’re a newbie gardener or an experienced green thumb, knowing what to grow in the fall can be challenging. You need to take your location and the typical winter weather into account. Keep...
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22 Killer Halloween Costumes you Can Make with a Box
A box and a little blue paint makes this creepy mailbox. A whole fireplace! Perfect social distancing Halloween costume Finding Nemo fish tank social distancing costume Recycled Halloween TV Box...
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Electric Vehicles Cost $634 Less To Run Per Year
A new study, by Self Financial, investigates the average running costs of electric and gas vehicles in each state: The running cost of gas vehicles in the US is on average $3,356 per year. while...
View ArticleWhy Leaf Blowers are the ‘Devil’s Hairdryers’
It was David Dudley who first coined the phrase “The Devil’s Hair Dryer” on Citylab when referring to the ubiquitous leaf blower–and it’s an apt moniker too. Every year, home and business owners use...
View ArticleLeave the Leaves!
Fall leaf raking is something every kid looks forward to and every adult dreads. While piles of leaves are fun to romp around in, they also serve to provide a habitat for local insects and enrich the...
View ArticleBest Ways To Attract Woodpeckers To Your Backyard
* Guest post by Brett Lewis The woodpecker is known for the distinct sounds it makes when it drills holes in trees. Some people find the drumming of woodpecker bills to be an annoying racket. I find it...
View ArticleHow do Leaves Change their Color in the Fall?
Ever wondered why leaves change color in the fall? The dazzling switch to oranges, yellows and reds that trees and plants make are the result of complex chemical changes. As trees switch from creating...
View ArticleDIY Natural Tick Repellents that Work
Ticks are gross. You don’t want to have to pull one off yourself or your dog. About a third of ticks carry lyme disease which has the potential for serious health and neurological ailments if left...
View ArticleMake your Jack-O-Lantern Last!
It’s time to start carving, but you want your pumpkin pals to go the distance. Here’s a couple of tips on how to prevent bacteria and decay. Wash the pumpkin well before cutting. Get as much of the...
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Amazing DIY Christmas Gifts You Can Make Yourself
This festive season, make your own upcycled Christmas gifts. Not only are they cheaper and kinder on the environment, they are also more meaningful because you took the time and effort to create...
View Article3 Reasons You Should Seriously Consider Switching to Solar Power
Did you know that the average cost of solar panels has dropped nearly 50% since the beginning of 2014? Solar power has been out of reach for many people because of price, but that’s not the case...
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Thanksgiving Table Decor Tips
Whether you’re celebrating Thanksgiving this coming weekend (Canada), next month (the US) or just adding harvest appeal to your dining table, here’s how: Color – when picturing the fall season we...
View ArticleTop Garden Projects for this Winter
Winter isn’t typically the time when you think of getting out in the garden, but there’s a lot you can do now to get your outdoor space ready for the spring and summer months. Make major changes and...
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35 DIY Christmas Trees made from Recycled Materials
The carbon footprint of commercial Christmas tree farming, harvesting, distribution and disposal is astronomical. According to data from the Nielsen Research Foundation, approximately 21.6 million real...
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19 Upcycled Christmas Ornaments You can Make Yourself!
Avoid spending money on holiday decorations this year and make your own DIY Christmas ornaments. You can have fun with the family and create memories that you can keep on your tree every year. These...
View ArticleGreat Alternatives to Christmas Cards
We all love getting things in the mail and at Christmas, those beautiful greeting cards are no exception. Unfortunately the carbon footprint of your kind festive thoughts is pretty overwhelming and...
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20 DIY Upcycled Christmas Decorations
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View ArticleThe Best Camping Chairs to Take on your Next Adventure
Camping isn’t necessarily meant to be the most comfortable experience in the world. Immersing yourself in nature and exploring the great outdoors comes with its limitations in terms of comfort, at...
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