“I’ve always made them have two major clear outs per year - one during Advent (there’s a tradition of preparing for Christmas and deep cleaning, etc). Then again before birthdays. We’ve never bought lots of things in one go without getting rid of the things being replaced.”CherryPa...
We purchased a 1978 Dodge 4-wheel drive van, and with the popularity of camper vans at an all-time high, and the cost of new camper vans also at an all-time high, we decided to convert the van into a modern day off-grid camper van. In this 6-part series, Mark and Dawn Polk fr...
If you do some type of a race, and then just be very clear about how does … What are the rules? Who’s enforcing them? Who’s picking the winners? Just try to extract yourself as much as possible from that whole process, because otherwise you may take the blame of not being [...
Today, impermeable clay caps and plastic sheeting prevent much of this run off, making the landfills much safer than they were just a few decades ago. Still, any leachate is too much if it's draining into your neighborhood. New Goods Use Up Resources Making a brand-new product without any...
The University of Alberta reports that much of what once was tundra in northern Canada is turning into forests. They also noticed that the change from tundra to forest isn't linear; instead, it seems that the change happens in sudden spurts. The human cost of global warming is hard to ...
LATESPRING: You also may need to dethatch your lawn if your thatch is thick and keeping grass roots from getting air and water. One indication of too much thatch is a spongy lawn. Or, if you poke your finger into the soil, the soil will be to hard to penetrate. Wait until late spr...
Adult cats spend much time napping, particularly during the day, and your presence is not required for that! Remember to provide them with plenty of food, fresh water, clean litter boxes, and entertainment. Of course, there are exceptions. Some cats are people-centric, and although it’s ...
2. Rugs ($2 a yard!) 3. Healthcare (Shazam, just dropped a current event on your face!) 4. Faucets 5. Underwear (How much did it REALLY cost you to make this tiny thing? Also, perhaps granny panties should be charged a different rate. But I don’t make the rules.) ...
Camellias are one of the first flowering shrubs of the season, and provide our yards with a much-needed color blast in winter. Camellias are stunningly beautiful, but they can be a bit temperamental and like theirgrowing conditionsto be just so. Even the most experienced gardener can come acr...
Where the market is:You need to know whether it is a seller’s or buyer’s market. You need to research the market and research the number of listings as to how much the houses similar to your home are selling for. Is the market undersupplied or oversupplied?