There are over 2000 landfills currently open across the States, adding to the pollution in our environment and making our country an uglier place. Landfills may not look too bad if you’re in the area but it’s the damage they’re doing to the ground which counts. The land is packed full of toxic chemicals, greenhouses…

Whether you’re regularly out in your yard or it’s just a space for the kids to play in, all yards generate trash. The Environmental Protection Agency found yard trimmings in municipal solid waste (MSW) made up 35.4 million tons in their last calculation. This accounts for 12.1% of all MSW generation and you may find…

Coastal Cleanup Day is an annual event where millions of people gather to make a difference in their communities.  There is a lot of trash that ends up on the coastline, and not only is this unsightly, it can also be dangerous. This is why on Coastal Cleanup Day, millions of volunteers come together to…

Over time, we collect a lot of stuff, and our homes can become cluttered with it. One of the worst areas for clutter is the basement. Whether you have a finished or unfinished basement, you will find that this room becomes a catch-all for everything in the home. Basements can become an overflowing storage area,…

Almost everybody loves fall. It is a great time of the year to get cozy, enjoy your time with one another, and relax in the weather that is not too hot and not too cold. However, that does not make it an easy season for everybody, and some people are well aware that their house…

Moving house is a major step in your life, whether you are going somewhere smaller or larger than your current property. A lot of planning goes into the move, and you often have to prepare weeks in advance, making sure that everything is properly arranged. However, many people forget to actually downsize before they start…

The attic is a horribly-underused space. Many homes do not even have an accessible way to reach it, let alone safe flooring to properly step on. Without a solid plan of what you want and how it will be handled, it can be incredibly difficult to even begin the process. Having a solid plan, and…

There are so many tools and wireless pieces of equipment that we rely on which use batteries, which means that every home will have a supply of batteries on the go at all times. However, when the batteries die, do you know what to do with them? You must know how to properly dispose of…

A leaky roof is one of the worst things that can happen to your home in the long term. If you leave it unfixed, even the smallest roof leak can spread, leading to widespread water damage, mold, and potentially even structural problems for your house. Mold is the biggest risk, though, as it can cause…

Hoarding may seem like a common term when an individual does not want to throw away certain possessions or items in their home.  Many people feel comforted when they are surrounded by familiar objects that remind them of the past and particular happy memories, perhaps loved ones who are no longer here.  However, if an…