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When it comes to composting, you may have heard that cooked foods are off-limits -- but there are a few exceptions. Leftover cooked vegetables and grains can be composted if they were prepared using only plant-based oils. ...Read More

If mosquitoes are turning your backyard into a buzzing nightmare, consider recruiting an unexpected helper: bats. A single bat can devour as many as 1,000 mosquitoes in one night, making them one of nature’s most ...Read More

Junk mail can be frustrating, and it often keeps arriving even after you opt out. When you receive mail with return envelopes inside, don’t let them go to waste. Repurpose them for your own letters by covering the ...Read More

Skip the pre-rinse before loading your dishwasher --modern machines are designed to handle food residue. Simply scrape leftover food into the trash or compost and place dishes directly in the rack. Pre-rinsing can use up ...Read More

When shipping a package, choose a box that closely fits the item instead of one that’s much larger. Oversized boxes often require extra packing materials and end up shipping a lot of empty space -- what the industry ...Read More

Fresh cuts of protein like fish, chicken and beef can be frozen and used many months later if properly packaged in the freezer. The trick is to leave virtually no space for air between the protein and the packaging ...Read More