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Roundup Alternatives – Weeding Without the Pesticide

Lauren — Wed, 23 Apr 2025 20:42:05 +0000

Studies from a few years ago showed that glyphosate, a chemical found in Roundup and other commercial herbicides, can significantly increase the risk of certain cancers. Although the chemical has since been removed from the ...

How to Recycle Old Paint – A Guide to Saving the Planet (and Your Garage)

Marc Lyman — Fri, 13 Sep 2024 22:37:45 +0000

If you’ve been in your home for any period of time longer than 6 months, your garage might have a few half-empty paint cans sitting in the corner. By “a few” I mean several dozen. ...

Growing Rice at Home

Lauren — Fri, 24 May 2024 16:00:00 +0000

Make great grains in 2024 by adding Carolina Gold Rice to your garden.

Milwaukee M18 Hatchet Review – Adding More FUEL To The Tool

Phil — Tue, 26 Sep 2023 14:38:00 +0000

A couple of years ago, Milwaukee introduced an innovative little battery-powered pruning chainsaw: The Milwaukee M12 Hatchet. With its 6” bar and light weight, the saw was ideal for pruning limbs up to a few ...

Monarch Butterflies – A Conservation Concern

Lauren — Fri, 15 Sep 2023 23:30:09 +0000

Every spring, the plants start blooming and pollen fills the air, turning everything an unpleasant shade of yellow. Meanwhile, we await the arrival of summer vegetables and the butterflies that are making the long trek ...

Ryobi Verse Clamp Speaker Review – Hold My Speaker And Watch This!

Phil — Sat, 17 Jun 2023 13:15:00 +0000

One of the many traits that drives my wife crazy endears me to my wife is my tendency to always be rockin’ the tunes. Whether I’m working on a project, putzing around the house, or ...

House Centipedes – Friend or Foe?

Lauren — Sat, 03 Jun 2023 03:12:46 +0000

House centipedes (Scutigera coleoptrata) can be found invading homes around the globe. But should you break out the flyswatter or should you simply let them die another day? The common house centipede. Just the Facts ...