There are lots of compost pails you can buy at the store that feature tight-fitting lids, integrated carbon filters (to absorb odors) and pretty designs so they look good on your kitchen countertop. But they can also be expensive. Instead of buying one, you can always repurpose an old stock pot into a compost bin. A stainless steel one works best, since it can be washed easily, but any with a tight lid will work and keep odors and insects away. If you don't have one, there are lots of used pots at any thrift store that can work -- they may not be in prime shape for cooking, but they're perfect for compost storage.

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If you're not a frequent baker and you have a bag of all-purpose flour in your pantry or freezer, what can you do with it? One of the all-time most liked recipes from the Naturally, Danny Seo magazine archives is for our easy pizza dough. All you need is 1 part plain Greek-style yogurt to two parts all-purpose flour. Add a teaspoon of baking powder and a pinch of salt. Mix together until it forms into a dough, and voila! You've got instant pizza dough you can use to make a fresh pizza right at home.

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It's rare, but sometimes a wild bird finds its way in and ends up flying around inside your home or office. What do you do to safely get feathered friends back outside? First, don't create a panic by trying to chase the bird or capture it with a blanket or coat. The stress won't help the bird, and you're more likely to hurt it. Instead, find a window in its path and open it as wide as possible. Close the blinds and drapes on the other windows so the bird can easily understand the one way out. Turn off all the lights so the open window shines, and the bird will fly right out.

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