We all know the basic ideas behind being eco friendly – turn off electricity when not in use, use less water, recycle, etc. But there are still a vast number of ideas out there that may not come to you on a daily basis. It’s always a great idea to incorporate quick and...
Rachel Birdsell is one interesting artist. She has an incredibly unique sense of humor and it shows in her found art projects. It can be said that Rachel is a huge contributor to environmental awareness, keeping loads of objects from ever reaching the landfill and turning them into art. She tries to give...
According to a research by Mayo Clinic, activities that stimulate the mind (in this case, computer activities) and moderate exercise decrease the chance of losing memory or brain functions as the person ages. If you are a person like me who spends a lot of time working in front a computer, it’s...
Not every invention comes thanks to the perseverance and effort of the creator. Sometimes things happen by chance and without thinking. For example, the cheese was invented around 8000 BC and 3000 BC by accident. According to the legend, the cheese was discovered by an Arab merchant. He was carrying milk in...
Well, it’s that time of the year when we roll up our sleeves, dust off our gloves, and start to do some spring-cleaning in our homes. However, as much as we think about our homes during this time of year, we have to also to remember to clean the cobwebs on our websites. If...
It’s no secret that the internet has drastically changed the way that people buy. Your potential customers no longer look to salespeople to provide the information they seek about a product or service they are in need of… in fact, many actively seek to avoid salespeople. Television, radio and print advertising have been rendered...
I met an interior designer this morning. Angie was clearly passionate about what she does. “I’ve been doing this for a long time. People are surprised how quickly I can offer ideas that will improve the design of a room or space. Sometimes it’s as simple as moving furniture, or layering elements, window...
If you truly care about the environment, chances are you have done your part to shop locally and organically when it comes to your food and maybe even some of your household goods. But when is the last time you opened your underwear drawer and thought “I should probably buy organic undies!” My guess...
Kopimism – is it a new religion or a political nightmare? It may be quieted now but this blogger believes controversy is right around the corner. So what is Kopimism? Where did it come from? Why is it such a big deal? Stop asking questions and I will tell you.. Based in Sweden, the...
Recently, I stumbled across an article on Forbes called “Nine Dangerous Things You Were Taught in School”. The article discussed different scenarios that would be working against you in the real life world. Reading through them, I noticed a few of the childhood sayings I had once heard as a child. Let’s see...
I know that we hear about being “Eco-friendly” and “Being Green” all the time. From packaging on products to billboard signs on the highway, the message is all around us. But what does it actually mean? I believe that to be “Eco-friendly” or “green” you need to know what it means in...
Spring is a great time to begin the projects you have been planning during the winter. But you have decided that you are not ready for doing it yourself. Whether you are planning a whole house re-do or just updating one room or bathroom, This Old House general contractor, Tom Silva offers his...
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