latestJuly 03, 2022

Do Just One Thing for July 03, 2022

Do you love the convenience of single-serve coffee makers like Keurig K-Cups, but hate the waste? There's no need to toss out your machine if you make one simple switch: Invest in reusable coffee pods... more

July 02, 2022

Do Just One Thing for July 02, 2022

Do you drink a lot of sparkling water? According to Consumer Reports, a family that drinks 5 liters of the sparkly stuff spends about $195 every two years and uses up to 520 single-use bottles. To gre... more

July 01, 2022

Do Just One Thing for July 01, 2022

Think twice about keeping decorative pillows on your bed. If you're in the habit of tossing decorative pillows onto the bedroom floor each night before drifting off, you may actually be making your be... more

June 30, 2022

Do Just One Thing for June 30, 2022

If you're growing vegetables, one way to make sure your summer harvest is plentiful is to look at your Christmas ornament stash now. Find plastic or unbreakable red ball ornaments in your collection a... more

June 29, 2022

Do Just One Thing for June 29, 2022

When dust collects under an appliance like a refrigerator, the reduced airflow can force it to work harder to keep things cold or frozen. A simple trick is to vacuum away the dust, but often the exten... more

June 28, 2022

Do Just One Thing for June 28, 2022

Here's a simple way to save water: Stop pre-rinsing all of your dishes and cups before you put them in the dishwasher. Modern dishwashers are designed to be as energy- and water-efficient as possible,... more

June 27, 2022

Do Just One Thing for June 27, 2022

We're all trying to save money at the gas pump, and here are some small tips you can use to maximize your savings and your car's fuel efficiency. One of the easiest is to wait until your car's gas tan... more

June 26, 2022

Do Just One Thing for June 26, 2022

Did you know that a significant portion of clothing donations deposited in parking lot collection receptacles don't go directly to people in need, but actually benefit for-profit operations? A New Yor... more

June 25, 2022

Do Just One Thing for June 25, 2022

Ever eat the last dill pickle and wonder what you could do with all that leftover pickle juice in the jar? Use it to kill stubborn weeds. The acid in vinegar (the main ingredient in making pickles) is... more

June 24, 2022

Do Just One Thing for June 24, 2022

Here's another reason to choose natural charcoal over charcoal briquettes, which are infused with chemical additives like lighter fluid: You can repurpose the natural stuff after you've grilled up din... more

June 23, 2022

Do Just One Thing for June 23, 2022

If you love avocados, but not their expensive price tag, listen up. Summer is a good time to stock up on seasonal produce like avocados, because not only are they in abundance, they are also at their ... more

June 22, 2022

Do Just One Thing for June 22, 2022

The majority of litter at beaches isn't caused by litterbugs -- it's from lightweight, single-use products packaged in wrappers and empty plastic bottles that fall out of trash cans or are blown away ... more

June 21, 2022

Do Just One Thing for June 21, 2022

Sadly, it's not uncommon to see a landscaping sprinkler system running at full power during a rainstorm. However, it's not the mark of a wasteful homeowner; it's because the sprinkler system is on an ... more

June 20, 2022

Do Just One Thing for June 20, 2022

Instead of using harsh paint stripper to remove paint from your hands or a nonporous surface, try this natural method instead: Use olive oil and salt to loosen dried paint and gently lift it away. Sta... more

June 19, 2022

Do Just One Thing for June 19, 2022

Did you know one of the fastest ways to ruin a smartphone is exposure to natural elements? When your phone is exposed to the hot rays of the sun for too long, it can overheat, degrading the performanc... more

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