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Spend Less Money on Gasoline
You can rely on the fact that gasoline will always be an expensive and indispensable part of our lives. Rising gas prices can make vacations unaffordable, which is bad news particularly now, when summer is just beginning. However, there are many things you can do to save gas and money. The U.S. Department of Energy [...]
Loading Your Moving Truck
If you decide not to hire a professional moving company, you will have to load your moving truck. This may be a chore if you are not a planner. You can’t just throw boxes and furniture into a truck and expect it to reach your new home safely. Without a proper plan, your belongings may [...]
Choosing a Moving Company
Did you know that May is National Moving Month? It’s true! While moving can be a chore and a headache, you can reduce the hassle by hiring a professional moving company. Moving companies aren’t for everybody. There are some who would rather pack and move their own boxes. However, some people find the expense of [...]
Seasonal Storage Hints and Tips
You should reorganize your living space and get rid of clutter once per season. This will keep clutter from piling up, and making the task insurmountable. Another good reason for reorganizing once per season is that the items we use during different seasons change. You don’t want ski equipment taking up valuable closet space in [...]
When Should You Shut Down Your Computer?
I am like many people: I keep my computer running all the time, sometimes even forgetting to shut it off at night before going to bed. These days, there is a wealth of information to access immediately, and it has become my habit to keep my computer running constantly to quickly look up recipes, check [...]
Resolutions for Summer time
The year is nearly half over: Memorial Day is on Monday, May 22nd, which marks the beginning of the summer season. Many people will find that the resolutions they made on New Year’s have already been forgotten. With the onset of warmer weather, now may be a good time to assess and prioritize the resolutions [...]
Organizing Your Mudroom
The warm spring weather brings sunshine, warmth and, often, an urge to dust the house, get organized and tackle some spring cleaning. Remember to start small, in just one part of the house instead of trying to do your entire home all at once. You can start with the shelves in your kitchen, your pantry, [...]
More Plastic Recycling Codes: LDPE and PS
Plastic recycling can become a confusing subject, because there are so many different types. Plastic is in many things, from plastic grocery store bags to bottles and even packaging peanuts, so it’s important to know how to recycle these items. PP and PVC are some of the most difficult plastics to recycle, and they may [...]
Organizing Your Child’s Room
One of the messiest places in your household can be your child’s room. Without the proper organizational tactics, your child’s room can quickly become strewn with homework, toys and clothing. This can make leaving for school in the morning difficult and frustrating. It can be easy and even fun to organize your child’s space. When [...]
Plastic Recycling Codes: PVC, PP and Other
PETE and HDPE, as discussed in an earlier blog post, are very easy plastics to recycle, as most recycling centers accept them. There are some types of plastics, including PVC and PP, that are a bit harder to recycle, but you should still make the effort. Plastic recycling helps to keep our landfills clear and [...]