Archive for June, 2009
Monday, June 29th, 2009
Organic materials (food and yard waste) make up almost a quarter of the contents in Ohio landfills. Composting prevents these materials from going to a landfill and provides you with an organic fertilizer. So what can be composted?
Any food scraps such as apple cores, vegetables, etc. as well as yard ...
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Friday, June 26th, 2009
Some common genetically engineered (GE) foods include soybean, corn, flax, alfalfa, sugar beet, rapeseed (a.k.a. canola) and sugar beet. If you purchase these foods from the grocery store without checking the label or knowing how the vegetable has been grown, it’s most likely not organic. However, by growing your vegetables ...
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Wednesday, June 24th, 2009
Bedding accessories for children can be expensive, and although you want your child to grow up to be big and strong, it happens quickly…sometimes too quickly that your wallet can’t seem to catch up. Hand-me-down cribs and toddler beds are a way to save money, but if you have to ...
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Monday, June 22nd, 2009
Transforming your current car into a solar powered machine or even building one from scratch is quite a task, especially if you don’t even know where to begin. However, even if you have an expert to assist you as well as the desire and funding to make this project happen, ...
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Friday, June 19th, 2009
Blasting the air conditioning during those hot, humid summer days is refreshing to the body and mind. However, it doesn’t do anything for your finances or temper when you receive the electricity bill one month later. Instead of relying on your air conditioner, stay cool by making some investments in ...
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Wednesday, June 17th, 2009
What if you could make fresh herbal tea this summer without having to buy tea bags from the store? Well, you can by growing an herbal tea garden this summer. Fortunately, herbs require little space to grow, so you can incorporate variety of herbal combinations in your garden design. Plus, ...
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Monday, June 15th, 2009
It’s becoming standard for some new homes to be built with solar panels. However, if you don’t have the luxury of purchasing a modern home with all of the eco-friendly trimmings, you can at least install a solar energy device on your home to make it more efficient.
Roof Installation
There are ...
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Friday, June 12th, 2009
The simple task of packing you or your child’s lunch can involve more waste than you might think. For instance, if you use a paper bag, paper napkins and plastic sandwich bags during the weekday for every lunch, the waste and money adds up fast. Instead of brown bagging your ...
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Wednesday, June 10th, 2009
There are some clear ways to conserve water such as taking shorter showers and not letting the water run while you brush your teeth or wash your face, but what are the less obvious ones? Saving your water requires awareness, diligence, consistency and persistence, but once you get in a ...
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Monday, June 8th, 2009
Are you a beginner at gardening? Even if you don't think you're gifted with a green thumb, laying the groundwork for a vegetable garden can increase the chances of having a rewarding harvest. Preparing the soil requires some time, but the end result (juicy red tomatoes, crisp carrots, etc.) is ...
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