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Don’t throw away Bubble Wrap after opening a package. Reuse it for shipping, donate it to local businesses or “Buy Nothing” groups, or repurpose it around the house to cushion tools, protect plants from frost or ...Read More

A microwave oven is an energy-efficient way to quickly heat and cook foods at home. But did you know that, on average, a microwave is used only about 70 hours a year? That's about 1% of the year, but when the microwave is ...Read More

Many households have perfectly usable life jackets tucked away in garages or packed in attic storage. Since 1997, the BoatUS Foundation has been collecting gently used life jackets and redistributing them through a ...Read More

If you have a wood-burning fireplace with an uncapped chimney, there’s a possibility that wildlife have made themselves at home inside. The first clue is often sound -- listen for scratching, rustling or even the high-...Read More

If your yard has a diseased tree or bush that you need to prune or remove completely, be sure to properly disinfect your gardening tools after you've done the task. Dirty blades on pruners can transfer the disease to ...Read More

It may be sold in some health food stores, but be cautious about burning incense sticks in your home. Recent studies suggest that burning incense can be as harmful to your health as smoking cigarettes. Of the 64 toxins ...Read More