life

Do Just One Thing for February 10, 2013

Do Just One Thing by by Danny Seo
by Danny Seo
Do Just One Thing | February 10th, 2013

2/10/13

While the cause of disappearing bee colonies is still unknown, we know how vital bees are in the pollination of flowers. One thing you can do to help is to set out inexpensive bee blocks, which are blocks of wood with holes drilled in various sizes. These provide shelter for bees and are like little wooden condominiums for them. To purchase, search online or visit masonbeehomes.com to see the selection.

life

Do Just One Thing for February 09, 2013

Do Just One Thing by by Danny Seo
by Danny Seo
Do Just One Thing | February 9th, 2013

2/9/13

Paper recycling is commonplace in many offices, schools and even in homes with curbside pickup. Items like magazines, phone books, envelopes and newspapers can often be mixed together and recycled into new paper products. But paper with staples in it cannot. That small metal staple in the corner mucks up paper recycling, since flecks of metal in recycled paper products poses a risk to the consumer. The solution? Remove the staple before adding paper to the recycling bin.

life

Do Just One Thing for February 08, 2013

Do Just One Thing by by Danny Seo
by Danny Seo
Do Just One Thing | February 8th, 2013

2/8/13

According to Waste Management, the scrap value of the 36 billion aluminum cans Americans throw away per year equals more than $600 million. It's important to recycle your soda and tin cans in your curbside recycling. But did you know you can also recycle aluminum foil, bakeware, wire coat hangers and empty aerosol cans, too? When in doubt, ask your local waste hauler what's acceptable.

Next up: More trusted advice from...

  • Always Safe To Use 'Excuse Me' When Gender in Question
  • In-Laws Waste Tons of Food
  • She's Not Your 'Baby,' She's a Hamster
  • A Quick Pickle Fix
  • Put a Bottle of Pomegranate Molasses in Your Cupboard
  • A Soup To Beat the Heat
  • Piccolina
  • Two Degrees
  • Lulu
UExpressLifeParentingHomePetsHealthAstrologyOdditiesA-Z
AboutContactSubmissionsTerms of ServicePrivacy Policy
©2022 Andrews McMeel Universal