What Is the Average Lifespan of Solar Panels?
There are now more than 2 million residential and commercial solar installations in the US alone. Pair that up with the various incentives and rebates offered by the federal and …
How To Turn An Adult Tee-Shirt Into A Toddler Shirt
There was this tee-shirt that I never wear. I didn’t like how it fit, but I liked the cute graphic on the front. So I decided to cut it down …
10 Tips To Lose Weight
I’m no doctor and I don’t claim to be stick thin. That said, since it’s the beginning of the year and we’re all trying to lose weight (yet again!) I …
10 More DIY Christmas Gifts
Last year’s 10 Fast DIY Christmas Gifts was so popular, I decided to follow up with 10 MORE DIY Christmas Gifts. Unlike last year, there’s still almost a month before …
Replacing Unitaskers with Multitaskers
When I first saw this Trio lasagna pan, I thought it was kind of cool. But then I thought about my lasagna pan and how I use it for many …
Four Benefits Of Turning Off TV
First, let me say that I don’t look down on people for having TV and I don’t care if people watch it. I don’t think TV is inherently wrong or …
All About Raised Beds
I put in raised beds because I have a well-documented vole problem. When we installed them, I considered them a permanent addition to the yard, so I thought long and …
The Real Cost Of Having A Baby
A word to the wise: never read an article about child rearing that starts out warning you about all the things you will have to give up when you have …
How To Make Duck Confit
Duck confit is a French dish where duck is cured in salt and poached in fat. It has long been one of my favorite dishes, so I decided to make …
Cutting Back on Plastic
(Photo depicting 2 million plastic bottles – the number of bottles used in the US every 5 minutes.) Since I started composting, I have become aware of how much plastic …
How To Make Apple Cider
We tried making apple cider and it was easy. All it took was putting the apple juice in a big bottle with brown sugar and yeast, letting it ferment, and …