Tuesday, Jun 9, 2009 at 04:15 EDT
4 Ways to Go Green in the Kitchen
Going Green
Slow the Flow Attach a low-flow aerator to your kitchen faucet to mix air into the stream and cut water usage without affecting pressure. Find aerators at hardware stores and home centers for under $10. Look for one with a flow rate of 2.2 gallons... Read More
BY Erin Van der bellen
Thursday, May 14, 2009 at 04:15 EDT
Got Weeds?
The same recent rains that have inspired weeds to sprout will make them easy to remove, without using pesticides. Even deep-rooted weeds will pull easily from moist soil. The trick is to grab the weed as low to the ground as possible and then pull... Read More
BY Erin Van der bellen
Tuesday, May 12, 2009 at 11:13 EDT
Seven Things You Thought You Could Recycle ... but Can't
If you've ever put something in the recycling bin just because ... well, it seemed recyclable, you may have accidentally gummed up the works at your local recycling plant. Find out what to keep out of your bin, so what goes in can be recycled easily... Read More
BY Erin Van der bellen
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Monday, Apr 20, 2009 at 03:45 EDT
Piles of Plastic
Things To Do With Nursery Pots The wonderful variety of plants makes gardening fun, but what do you do with all those leftover pots? Millions of them end up in landfills every year. Nurseries are reluctant to reuse them, and many... Read More
BY Erin Van der bellen
Wednesday, Apr 1, 2009 at 05:10 EDT
4 Smart Uses for Plastic Bags
plastic bags, reuse
They multiply like bunnies. Real Simple Magazine says try these new ways to reuse them. Knee Pads: Need to kneel in your garden to pull weeds, or on the street to change a tire, but don't want to preserve the memory eternally on your pant legs?... Read More
BY Erin Van der bellen
Wednesday, Apr 1, 2009 at 03:47 EDT
A Natural Weed Preventer
If you’re looking for greener grass without using harsh chemical on your lawn, Better Homes and Garden says to consider corn gluten meal. It’s a byproduct of corn milling, and it’s a natural herbicide that you can use as a crabgrass... Read More
