Most of us don’t think about the amount of water we use, but excessive water consumption is a global crisis. At any given time, the U.S. Drought Monitor will show up to a dozen states afflicted by moderate to severe levels of drought. Lack of water also harms the planet in other ways: it increases environmental pollutants and puts 2 billion people in developing nations at risk for disease.
Keeping a Chemical-Free Home
What word comes to mind when you think of your home? Comfortable? Family? Hopefully, you think of your home as a positive space full of happiness and good memories. Although our homes are supposed to be safe spaces, it has become increasingly difficult to keep harmful chemicals (and products made from them) away from our families. And you might be inclined to think that by ridding your home of chemical-filled cleaners you’re eliminating the problem. But, unfortunately, chemicals can be found in most of the things we buy and use on a daily basis.
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In order to comply with COVID-19-related stay-at-home orders and to minimize contact, many real estate agents and homeowners are finding themselves hosting virtual tours. Whether it’s a home tour recorded for a website, a Facebook Live virtual open house, or a FaceTime video stream, virtual tours provide the opportunity to share your home with potential buyers a
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Trash vs. Recycle: Do You Know When to Trash it?
On average, each American throws out more than four pounds of waste per day. Recycling saves materials from the landfill, which makes products more affordable for shoppers and manufacturers, reduces energy use, and cuts greenhouse gas emissions. But knowing the best way to dispose of something can get confusing.
How to Get Your House Back to School Ready
Back to school time is notably hectic. From scrambling to buy supplies to adjusting your internal clock, it can feel like you’re being pulled in a hundred different directions. However, if you get your house in order beforehand, you’ll find that both you and your family can ease back into the school year.