Do you have old clubs, balls, apparel, bags, range finders or other equipment related to golf gathering dust in the garage? It's time to put them to good use and support the nonprofit The First Tee. Started in 1997, the charity uses golf to instill values in young people through interactive after-school programs. And the charity makes it easy to donate: Just visit thefirsttee.org and enter your donation summary on the site. The organization provides a free shipping label. Once it receives the items, you'll get a receipt you can use for tax-deduction purposes.

Hummingbirds may be among the most beautiful and unusual bird species in the world, but they are also vulnerable to extinction. To help protect them, avoid using insecticides outside the home. Hummingbirds get their nutrition from nectar, so any trace chemicals can make them sick. Added bonus: They eat insects to get their protein, which keeps the insect population in check naturally.

Outdoor solar lighting is very common to see in people's front lawns, backyards and gardens. It's convenient because you don't need to install electrical wiring, and it's eco-friendly since the lights harness the power of the sun. But over time, the lights may seem less brilliant and powerful. To give your solar lights a tune up, do two things: First, wipe down the integrated solar panels on top. Dust, pollen and dirt can block the panels from absorbing the sun's rays, which prevents the integrated batteries from charging. Second, if the lights are more than two years old, replace the internal rechargeable batteries with new ones. Then recycle the old rechargeable batteries in a free Call2Recycle box you can find at stores like Lowe's, Best Buy and The Home Depot.