Waste & Recycling News Roundup: May 2015
Another month, another Waste & Recycling News Roundup; and what a roundup it is! All sorts of waste removal oddities have popped up this month. Whether you’re a passive follower of all things...
View ArticleRestoring the Elizabeth River, a Success Story in Progress
“Profiles in Environmentalism” is a recurring segment on our blog where we shine a light on the dedicated people who are working to preserve the world around them. Big or small, local or national,...
View ArticleA Filter for the Sea: A Dutch Youth’s Plan to Clean the Oceans
Boyan Slat, Dutch inventor & wunderkin, gave a TEDx talk back in 2012 that took environmentalists and engineers the world over for a whirl. His talk concerned the rapidly increasing volume of...
View ArticleHow Do You Clean Up Space Junk? Lasers, Lots of Lasers
Ever since humanity began routinely slipping the surly bonds of Earth there has been a tremendous amount of, well, junk piling up above our heads. Every satellite launch, station resupply mission, and...
View ArticleWaste & Recycling News Roundup: June 2015
June is finally here! Oh, wait. It’s already over…well, at least we have July to look forward to! Before we break out the barbecue and contraband fireworks, let’s take a look back at this month’s top...
View ArticleSave Barton Creek Association: A Local Fight for Texas Water
The creeks and tributaries that feed the nation’s rivers are often forgotten in the grand scheme of things. Yet these small ribbons of water that meander through our backyards and funnel underneath our...
View ArticleWaste & Recycling News Roundup: How to Tweet Like a Trash Can
July has come and gone, but not without leaving us a few morsels of waste & recycling goodness for us to pick up off the side of the road. This month we take a look at the tweetable future of waste...
View ArticleWaste & Recycling News Roundup for August 2015
As Summer sets and Autumn creeps in, its time to reflect back on all those wasteful news stories that made us laugh, cry, or shrug in indifference. Without further ado, here is your August Waste &...
View ArticleWinter is Coming: 10 Essential Steps to Protect Your Home from White Walkers...
A Song of Ice and Heating Bills As the days grow shorter, and the temperature starts to fall, you’re going to want to get your home ready for the icy embrace of winter. That means checking your doors...
View ArticleTamarisk, the Infamous Weed of the West
“Profiles in Environmentalism” is a recurring segment on our blog where we shine a light on the dedicated people who are working to preserve the world around them. Big or small, local or national,...
View ArticleOriginal Stix Brings Green Manufacturing to the Motor City
Detroit has always been known for its manufacturing muscle, especially in the automotive world. But there’s more going on in Detroit’s manufacturing scene these days besides cars. The city is fast...
View ArticleAvoid Common (and Costly) Mistakes With Our Guide to DIY Fails
We’ve all done it. Or rather, we’ve all tried it. Tried what, you may ask? Doing it yourself, that’s what! Whether its installing new roofing shingles or fixing a leaky pipe, we’ve all attempted to...
View ArticleHow to Organize Your Garage, and Clean It Too!
Organizing a garage is a simple, yet difficult project, mainly because your average garage is filled to the rafters with junk. Its the one room in the house where you are likely to find both a lawn...
View ArticleHow to Do a Deck Makeover from Start to Finish
A DIY deck makeover is a fantastic way to rejuvenate your backyard and practice your woodworking skills all at the same time. But before you decide to do it all yourself, it’s important to plan ahead...
View ArticleHardwood Floor vs. Laminate: Which Flooring Gives the Biggest Bang for Your...
Do you enjoy the smell of rich mahogany? Are your bookshelves adorned with many leather-bound books? While your home improvement budget might not match that of legendary news anchor Ron Burgundy, it is...
View ArticleHow to Remodel Your Bathroom from Start to Finish
A bathroom makeover is an easy way to spruce up your home. But before you start taking measurements for a brand-new Jacuzzi, you should take the time to plan out your bathroom remodel step-by-step so...
View ArticleHow to Remodel a Kitchen from Start to Finish
Learning how to remodel a kitchen is a rite of passage for many homeowners, especially considering it’s the second most popular remodeling project after bathrooms. Like a bathroom remodel, a major...
View ArticleThe 6 Hottest Bathroom Renovation Ideas of 2016
We’re nearly halfway through 2016, and yet its already clear what the hottest bathroom remodeling ideas are this year. Some of them are quite literally hot, while others have the potential to be quite...
View Article15 Home Maintenance Tips to Spruce up Your Home This Summer
There’s no time like the summertime to start tackling some items on that home maintenance checklist. There are all sorts of little things you can do to spruce up your home, both inside and out, while...
View ArticleMeet the She Shed, the Man Cave for Women
You’ve probably heard of man caves before. A place in (or outside) the home where a man can drink beer, leave dirty plates out overnight and decorate the walls with everything from deer heads to...
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