Too much money is spent maintaining and repairing old buildings. Some people think that they should be knocked down and give way to modern buildings. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. ...
When we go to school, we should ride a bike or take a bus. When we go out for activities, we shouldn’t step on the grass. We can’t draw everywhere. When we go shopping, we’d better use a cloth bag. At home we can save water and electricity. When we leave a room, we sho...
Eventually, cities began to collect trash, but often garbage was hauled to dumps — open holes in the ground — where it often was burned, creating air pollution that was a hazard to human health. By the 1960s, though, it was obvious to local, state and federal government officials that ...
All of my local thrift stores happily accept food storage containers - but I would not burden them with damaged items since they will probably have to pay to dispose of them. Another thing to keep in mind is that if you have Tupperware - some cracked items can be replaced for free, so...
So, today, most of these organizations don’t accept nonworking items (except computers). In fact, such “donations” actually cost the group money because they have to dispose of the item. Goodwill Industries, for example, asks that donations be of “things you would give to a friend.”...
Flame colors span a spectrum that tells a tale as old as fire itself. Many people wonder what color is the hottest flame; more than a testament to the natural fascination with fire's beauty, this question underscores a fundamental principle in the scienc
How To Stick To A Budget When Some Costs Are Hard To Control Even though I said you can’t necessarily cut the cost of gaseasily,most people usually do have options to reduce that cost.The question is, how important is it that you stay within this budget projection on gas?
Flammables: Basically anything that is used for fuel (propane, gasoline, lighter fluid, camping stove fuel cans), anything meant to be lit (lamp oil, fireworks, matches), or anything under pressure (spray paint, hair spray, cooking oil, cheez whiz) are all disallowed. Hazardous materials like...
How To Remove The Stains Warning: Any treatment to carpets has the potential to discolor or damage the fibers. Always test a small, unnoticeable corner before tackling the piddle. First: Take a moment to find all the locations where the urine is, you may be surprised at how many there are...
If something's not reusable, recyclable, or compostable or if it's potentially hazardous or not suitable for donation, it's probably safe to treat it as garbage. Put it in your trash can. Getting rid of old furniture; mattresses; and bulky items, like refrigerators and stoves, might cost...