Some outdoor areas are enjoying a little extra sparkle — with assistance from old beer bottles and other recyclables used as landscape glass. Bits of repurposed glass, in jewel-like nuggets, provide a decorative accent at the base of hedges, potted greens, and other types of landscaping. The repurposed glass is formed by grinding various types of recycled glass. Sometimes referred […]
Although you might think mice are cute and furry, you probably don’t want them living in your home or garage. They can carry hard-to-pronounce diseases and cause property damage. Plus, they leave little droppings all around. A small problem can quickly get out of hand. Mice can have eight litters a year, with five to six young per litter. That […]
In this episode of Earth911TV, we spotlight a nifty DIY face wash recipe sure to eco-clean your fantastic face. It’s super easy to make with just three natural ingredients. In case you were wondering, this recipe works … on any face. Ditch that dirty face with safe, natural ingredients and wash away any doubt about what you’re putting on it. This article contains […]
Nothing destroys my resolve to live a natural, chemical-free life like a giant angry pimple. When I have clear skin, it’s all flowers and rainbows, paraben-free this, phthalate-free that. But when acne strikes, I’ve been known to go totally nuclear. Kill it with fire! Get the acid! The longer the ingredient list, the better! If it burns when you put […]
If you don’t want to restock your fish tank because the kids lost interest or your life is just too busy to maintain an aquarium, why not repurpose the tank into something useful? Upcycling is an incredibly popular hobby and can be a great way of giving an old, redundant object a new lease of life without consigning it to […]
The average water heater lasts anywhere from 6 to 13 years. These appliances require upkeep. Heating water accounts for about 20% of your household energy use, so it’s important that your water heater runs as efficiently as possible. If you hop in the shower and the water doesn’t warm up at all, your water heater may not be turning on. […]
Backyard chickens have skyrocketed in popularity. Keeping laying hens is an excellent way to fortify our relationship with our food and an ideal activity for people cooped up at home due to the pandemic. Laying hens make great companions for children, who will likely want to name the birds and bring them tasty treats. Chickens require relatively little daily maintenance […]
For hundreds of years, people have used natural ingredients to create beauty products, lotions, serums, and more. Today, facial masks are one popular way to address different skin issues, but do you know what’s really in the face masks available at the store? What if instead, you could make your own skincare products from natural ingredients that really provide a […]
Many of us enjoy adding homegrown herbs, garden fresh tomatoes, and crispy salad greens to our meals, but are limited in what we can grow ourselves. Thankfully, even the most urban yards and patios have the potential for producing relatively high yields. Here are some helpful tactics that can help you cultivate the most produce per square foot of your […]
With spring upon us in the Northern Hemisphere, many of us are itching to get our hands dirty and plant some flowers or veggie plants. If you do any container gardening or keep indoor plants, you’ve likely made use of potting soil — sometimes called potting mix or growing medium. It beats digging up dirt in your backyard to fill […]