4/9/11

Many people use the warmer days of spring as a chance to assess their property and clean up fallen branches and trees from the winter months. While a perfectly clean yard may look picture-perfect, try to keep one or two fallen trees in place. These trees will become valuable habitat for a whole host of species, from beneficial insects to shelter for wild animals.

4/8/11

Tennis balls are one of those things that can be impossible to recycle. The company ReBounces wants to change that with its new "Green Machine" that re-pressurizes tennis balls, so they are as good as new. Many tennis clubs and athletic facilities are starting to offer the ReBounces machine, so you can recharge them there. You can also send your used tennis balls to ReBounces to be recycled; learn more at www.rebounces.com.

4/7/11

When shopping for a new lamp at the store, remember to bring along the CFL bulb you use at home. The light bulbs in the floor models are often different wattages of CFL or are incandescent bulbs. By bringing your own bulb, you can swap out the light and see exactly how your new lamp might glow in your home.