Composite materials for decks are mostly made of recycled plastics and wood, and can be a great choice for the environmentally conscious homeowner. Your home backyard deck can really be an ultimate oasis or retreat that provides a fantastic place for gathering with friends or laying down for a quick afternoon nap on an easy […]
Pruning Trees and Shrubs
What is the biggest mistake that you can make when it comes to pruning trees and shrubs? Cutting tree or shrub branches incorrectly can lead to decay, or at the very least to unsightly trees and shrubs. It is the cutting too close to the branch collar, or instead, leaving too much of the branch […]
Recycling old Paint Cans
After sorting through paint colors, buying a thousand of those pint-sized paint samples, and finally picking the right color for your DIY bathroom painting job, then realizing that an entire gallon of paint was way too much for your smaller-than-usual bathroom, you might be left with more than just a little bit of extra paint. […]
Recycling Auto Glass
Can auto glass be recycled? With over 300 million cars on the roads in just the United States, there is a lot of auto glass out there. And with about 5-8% of those vehicles getting broken or damaged windshields at any given time that need replacing, it’s important for us to find ways to recycle […]
Junkyard Finds
Most of us wouldn’t even have the mind to consider rummaging through a junkyard. But if you are the sort of gearhead and penny-pincher person like me, you know you can save a bundle and find some pretty great re-purposable stuff in a good ol’ junk yard. Especially if you have an older car […]
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