Hello, my friend, hello again; today we come together to talk about 5 Things to Do with… Old Bicycles and hope the blog can help you. The old adage goes, “It’s like riding a bike.” Meaning of course that cycling becomes so integrated into your muscle memory that you never lose the skill. So why…
Save a pretty penny on cardboard boxes. Here are the most reliable places to acquire these moving musts in your local area, usually for free.
Garage sales, thrift stores, and flea markets are great resources for finding furniture, decor, and other housewares for a steal. But there are some used products that run the risk of being dirty, in disrepair, or just downright dangerous. Don’t let a low price tag persuade you—avoid picking up these 11 secondhand items that may be the worse for wear.
Sure they help us get inside and out, but doorknobs—particularly salvaged and vintage varieties—can be used for multiple decorative purposes. Here are five doorknob DIY projects to get you inspired.
Steel shipping container homes are strong, safe, and eco-friendly.
Put the gallons of water your dehumidifier collects to good use—and save money on your water bill—by adopting these sustainable habits.
Strengthen community spirit during the time of Covid-19 by following expert advice and pooling talents and resources to keep everyone safe.
There’s something rotten in America—and it’s the trash! The average American creates 4 pounds of trash every day, and while that may not sound like a lot, it adds up to more than 200 million tons of waste every year (enough to fill the entire Busch Stadium two times a day, according to the EPA). All that trash poses an obvious problem: where to put it. And as the United States’ trash is shipped to its southern states, and around the world, it’s clear that the problem has yet to be solved. The best solution in the long term is to make less trash. Not only will making less trash keep our environment cleaner, but it can save the average American household thousands of dollars every year. Read on to learn some of the easiest things you can do to reduce your waste and simplify your life.
It’s absorbent, abrasive, eco-friendly, and inexpensive: Here’s why we should all be keeping stocks of salt in our cars, sheds, toolboxes (and yes, our kitchens).
Kool-Aid is a summertime staple in many American households. But did you know that this drink mix can do more than satisfy your thirst? Here are 11 surprising reasons to keep a few extra packets of the sweet, brightly colored powder on hand.