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Warning: 3 Trees You Should Never Plant
Aliens are invading America! Posing as beautiful trees and flowers they are slowing killing forests, insects and birds. Many of us are unwitting accomplices in this war on native landscapes. According to Center for… More >>
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How to make an awesome teepee playhouse
Kids crave refuge. It's why they love the cardboard boxes at Christmas, hiding under the dining room table, building forts, and playing in the little nook under the staircase. Refuge is one of the patterns of the science… More >>
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A few tips for decluttering the family homestead
Each time I visit my dad, I've noticed more things stored in one of his spare bedrooms. The closets, too, have filled up with some of the things my dad did not want to get rid of after my mom died. As his health has… More >>
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How much are solar panels worth?
For many years it's been clear that homes with solar have added value for buyers. But it wasn't until very recently that appraisers had a way to calculate that value. We installed solar on our roof in November of 2010… More >>
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Upcycling: from crushed cans to folk art
Sometimes I envy my creative friends. While I'm the one who imposes order on chaos by tossing clutter, they embrace what others discard, imagining for it a whole new life. They can transform used, forgotten, and rejected… More >>
