While it may look pretty to plant a flowerbed or vegetable garden underneath a tree, it's actually the worst place to put a garden. The roots from flowers, vines and other plants will intermingle with the roots of the tree, and when it comes to water and nutrients, the tree takes priority. Whatever is leftover is given to the other plants. In no time, the garden will wilt and die. Instead, plant shade-loving, low-maintenance ivy and other ground cover under trees.

Potato chips, crackers and other snack foods that come in bags can be a delicious treat, but they can also be deadly for pets and wildlife. Since the residual crumbs and smells of food can linger inside bags, they are tempting to animals. In the trash, many animals will seek them out and stick their hands inside, which can deprive them of oxygen and cause them to suffocate. When you are done with your favorite snack foods, cut the bags open before you discard them. You'll be saving lives!

You notice that the dryer ate one of your socks, so you wonder to yourself, are single socks recyclable? The answer may surprise you: yes. Even though they seem unsellable at charity stores like Goodwill, the nonprofit will gladly take your single socks off your hands. Only a small percentage of donated clothes actually get resold in Goodwill stores. The remaining items (like torn T-shirts and holey or single socks) get separated and sold to textile recyclers. These recyclers break down the material and use it for things like home and car insulation.