The Rats Always Win in the End The Rats Always Win in the End (image credits: unsplash) Let’s start with the most shocking truth about composting: pests, including rats, were the third most common obstacle to home composting according to a study conducted in central New York by Cornell Cooperative Extension’s Compost Education Program. I …
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Old Paint Cans That Freeze and Thaw Old Paint Cans That Freeze and Thaw (image credits: pixabay) Most homeowners don’t realize that storing paint in the garage is generally not a good idea, especially if you live in a location with extreme weather conditions. When paint goes through repeated cycles of freezing and thawing, it …
Rancid Cooking Oils That Turn Into Health Hazards Rancid Cooking Oils That Turn Into Health Hazards (image credits: pixabay) Those bottles of vegetable, canola, and olive oil sitting in your pantry might seem harmless after their expiration dates, but oxidative rancidity causes the breakdown of unsaturated fats in oil, while regularly using rancid oil can …
Expired Cosmetics and Toiletries Expired Cosmetics and Toiletries (image credits: unsplash) This is probably the most shocking discovery waiting in your bathroom cabinets right now. It’s recommended you replace cosmetics according to their specific shelf lives (mascara after 3-6 months, lipstick after 1-2 years), though most of us aren’t doing that. By August, we usually …
The Sticker Shock That Got Me Thinking The Sticker Shock That Got Me Thinking (image credits: unsplash) When I first called around for cleaning service quotes three years ago, I expected to pay maybe sixty or seventy dollars for a basic clean. For a standard 2-3 bedroom house, the cost for this service typically ranges …
The Rise and Crushing Fall of Oversized Dreams The Rise and Crushing Fall of Oversized Dreams (image credits: pixabay) Something shocking is happening in neighborhoods across America. Those massive, imposing houses that once symbolized success and the American Dream are becoming ghostly reminders of unsustainable excess. Grist went so far as to say there are …