Table of Contents Why Recycle Old Easter Baskets? What To Do with Old Easter Baskets 1. Planters 2. Toy Storage 3. Upcycle the Baskets 4. Hold Accessories 5. Gift Baskets 6. Desk Organizer 7. Closet Storage 8. Pantry Storage Benefits of Repurposing Easter Baskets Final Thoughts So, it’s officially that time! With Easter morning just […]
Table of Contents Hazards of Icy Driveways How to De-Ice the Driveway Quickly 1. Shovel the Snow 2. Make it Salty 3. Try Rubbing Alcohol 4. Keep Rock Salt Off Your Lawn 5. Keep Rock Salt Away from Your Pets 6. Pick Up the Shovel (Again) 7. Spray Bottle with Hot Water 8. Try an […]
Table of Contents How Tricky is Shed Removal? Tools Needed How to Tear Down a Shed 1. Make a Plan 2. Empty the Shed 3. Remove Doors and Windows 4. Remove the Roof 5. Dismantle the Shed Walls 6. Demolish the Shed Floor Debris Disposal A. Dumpster Rental B. Junk Removal Company C. Check Your […]
Table of Contents How Does Winter Weather Affect a Dumpster? Freezing Road Conditions 5 Winter Dumpster Tips 1. Keep Your Work Area Plowed 2. De-Ice! De-Ice! 3. Use a Tarp or Cover 4. Dress Appropriately 5. Clear a Path Final Thoughts on Winter Dumpster Rental Alright, it is officially cold outside. The air has gotten […]
Table of Contents Common Rooftop Safety Hazards 1. An Unstable Roof 2. Improper Ladder Placement 3. Bad Weather Conditions 4. Holes in the Roof 5. Edge Awareness 6. Improper Training and/or Equipment Use 7. A Steep Roof Pitch 8. Losing Your Line of Sight 9. Working on a Split-Level Roof How Can Roofing Hazards Be […]
Table of Contents Weatherproof Your Home 1. Install Storm Windows 2. Add Honeycomb Cellular Shades 3. Use Door Draft Stoppers 4. Fix Leaks! 5. Add Insulation 6. Invest in a Programmable Thermostat 7. Weather Strip Stock Up on Supplies Consider Portable Power Clean Your Chimneys Prevent Your Pipes from Freezing Prepare Your Car How to […]
Table of Contents Why Should You Dispose of Concrete Safely? How Much Does it Cost to Dispose of Concrete? Ways to Safely Dispose of Concrete 1. Inert Dumpster for Concrete Waste 2. Take it to a Concrete Supplier 3. Take it to a Local Landfill or Transfer Station 4. Take it to a Construction and […]
Table of Contents Bricks Can be Resold or Recycled Depending on their Condition 1) Reusing Bricks in Features Other than Walls 2) Bricks in Good Condition Can be Resold 3) Damaged Bricks Can be Recycled Recycling a Gypsum Wallboard (Drywall) Only Untreated Scrap Wood Can be Recycled Most Scrap Metals Used in Home Improvement Projects […]
Table of Contents How Harmful is Improper Motor Oil Disposal? Can Motor Oil be Recycled? How to Properly Dispose of Motor Oil Step 1: Contain All Oil Step 2: Don’t Forget the Oil Filter Step 3: Move to a Leak-Proof Container Step 4: Don’t Mix Step 5: Store Used Motor Oil Where to Take Your […]
Table of Contents Don't Toss Out Your Broken Microwave What are Microwaves Made Of? Microwaves and Radiation Microwaves and Hazardous Waste Why Should Microwaves Be Disposed Of Safely? Why Not Accept Microwaves for Garbage Disposal? Ways to Dispose of a Microwave Safely 1. Donate it 2. Take it to an Electronic Recycling Center 3. Take […]