A Steal Of A Deal On Power Tools

I have a garage full of power tools! But even so, there are times that I don't have what I need to get the job done. Before you think about buying a brand new tool, consider shopping for reconditioned or refurbished ones instead. They've been repaired and restored to factory specifications and the best part is that they won't be sent off to fill up landfills. And get this, most major tool makers sell them online for 30 to 70% off the regular price! Sites like (More)

Use Your Sprinkler System Wisely And Save!

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Do Your Part and conserve water outdoors. If you maintain your yard with an irrigation system, then almost half of the water used in your home every year is used outdoors. First, get a rain gauge. An established lawn only needs around an inch of water a week and that includes rain. Any small container can help you monitor the rain that falls and then only water if you need to. If you need to run your irrigation system, then do it just once or twice a week. Set (More)

Make Mosquitoes Disappear- Naturally

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Who really wants to venture outside only to be bitten alive by mosquitoes? Before you spray on something filled with chemicals that can be toxic to your family and the environment, Do YourPart to seek out natural alternatives. Start with mosquito prevention. It takes just seconds to scan your yard for pools of standing water - anything from clogged gutters to plant saucers. These areas are mosquito magnets and are the perfect breeding grounds. Mosquito eggs can (More)

Rain Barrels 101

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If you like to garden even if it s only a few pots on the back patio a rain barrel is a great way to help you Do Your Part. Not only will your plants thrive since they actually prefer rain water over city water, you will also save money on your water bill. A rain barrel takes about 5 minutes to install and you'll only need a small saw, a screwdriver and some gloves to complete the job. Locate the downspout where you want to place the barrel and using a hacksaw (More)

Battle Bugs Without Toxic Pesticides

Want a safer way to get rid of unwanted pests such as ants, fleas, and even bedbugs? Do Your Part and try something you may never have heard of before - Diatomaceous Earth. Diatomaceous Earth is made of fossilized remains (More)

Kill Outdoor Pests and Weeds Without Toxic Chemicals

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There are several effective ways to get rid of pests and weeds outside your home without spending a lot of money on expensive products loaded with toxic chemicals. Do Your Part and find natural alternatives. Let s start in the garden. Slugs like to come out at night and devour your plants. But did you know they love beer? Just set out a shallow container of beer in your garden overnight. The slugs will climb in and drown. They also like grapefruit. Set out (More)

Control Weeds Without Chemicals

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Weeds. The bane of gardeners everywhere. Want to Do Your Part to get rid of them without using toxic chemicals? There's a simple, cheap, and perfectly safe solution it's the newspaper! Not only does it keep you well informed but it can snuff out stubborn weeds all while nourishing your soil. Like the black landscape fabric you may be used to seeing, newspapers won t let the sunshine through to the weeds waiting to emerge. Newspapers also encourage earth worm (More)

Bugs That Help Your Garden Grow

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One of my favorite things to do is spend time in my garden. But when it comes to battling those pesky garden pests, here's how you can Do Your Part to make gardening easier for you and easy on the planet. My best piece of advice is to remember that not all bugs are bad. There are many beneficial bugs which eat those unwanted pests that destroy the plants in your garden. Ladybugs are one such beneficial bug. These dainty little creatures can devour 5,000 aphids (More)

Composting: It's Not That Complicated

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After a meal, most people simply toss their leftover food in the trash or put it through the disposal. But, did you know that our food actually takes up 30% of our garbage? Do Your Part to reduce that amount by composting. And, don't worry if you don't have the yard space, there's a super simple alternative. If you want it outside simply use a compost bin or find a place outside to get started. The key is to keep a balance of green and brown. Green waste is rich (More)

How To (Safely) Get Rid of Household Hazardous Waste

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Most of us have a dirty, little secret in our home and it's called household hazardous waste. That can include everything from old paint, used motor oil, bug killers, cleaners and even batteries. CFLs are also considered hazardous waste because of the small amount of mercury they contain. In fact, in each American home, we average about 100 pounds of toxic stuff! The big question is: how do you Do Your Part to get rid of these materials safely when you're (More)

Eco-Friendly Lawn Tools

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Lawn care equipments creates 5% of America's greenhouse gas emissions! Do Your Part to get a great lawn this summer without harming our environment! Lighten your eco-footprint with a few changes. Start with replacing that gas-powered mower with an electric one. It's much cheaper using about $5 a year to operate. Then there's the pollution factor. A gas mower emits as much pollution each hour as 11 cars do; a riding mower pollutes as much as 34 cars! And an (More)

Rain Barrels Are Good For The Garden And More

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If you like to garden even if it's only a few pots on the back patio a rain barrel is a great way to help you Do Your Part. Not only will your plants thrive since they actually prefer rain water over city water, but you'll also save money on your water bill. Rain barrels are super easy to install. Locate the downspout where you want to place the barrel and using a hacksaw or other small saw, remove the lower half of the downspout. Attach some flexible tubing (More)