03/10/12

As for that unused treadmill, set of weights or soccer equipment you've never used ... If you have athletic and fitness equipment collecting dust in the garage, turn it into cash at secondhand sports stores, like Play It Again Sports. Bring your gear to the store, where a sales associate will review the items based on condition, brand and the store's current stock levels. The associate will determine the value of your items and either pay you on the spot or apply the value toward a trade. You can walk out of the store with new gear, money in your pocket or both!

03/09/12

Because this winter has been such a dry and warm one, many bags of deicer and salt have gone unused. To save your products for next season, add a few charcoal briquettes to the mixture to keep it fresh for next winter. The charcoal will absorb excess moisture, preventing the salt or deicer mix from clumping and becoming useless.

03/08/12

When storing your recyclables outdoors, be sure to keep them in a shaded area and not in direct sunlight. In warmer months and dry climates, keeping metal cans and glass bottles outside with bright, shining light on them can be both a human and fire hazard. Placing your recycling in the shade makes sure the recyclables won't get scorching hot, and it keeps you and your neighbors protected.