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Did you know it’s illegal to throw old tires in the trash? The reason might surprise you: The steel belts inside of tires actually can puncture the liners at landfills, leading to ground contamination. In some states, ...Read More

Did you know you can unshrink a wool sweater? If you’ve ever accidentally washed a sweater and it shrank, don’t panic -- you often can restore it close to its original size. Soak the sweater in a large bowl of warm ...Read More

If you sprinkle Epsom salts into the bathtub to help relieve sore muscles, save a few tablespoons to help give your plants a boost, too. Epsom salt is made up of hydrated magnesium sulfate, which is a mixture of magnesium ...Read More

If you’re looking for another reason to quit smoking (beyond your health and wallet), here’s one: It’s a detriment to wildlife. It’s estimated that nearly 25% of all roadside trash is cigarette butts. Many of these...Read More

Plants need light for photosynthesis, and to thrive and be healthy over time. You might think placing a plant near a lamp is just as good as placing it near a sunny window, but traditional light bulbs lack the red and blue...Read More

One of the easiest ways to cut back on food waste in the kitchen is by using vegetable trimmings to make homemade vegetable stock. Carrot tops, hearty greens and onion peels are obvious choices to simmer in water, but don�...Read More