Do you eat a lot of pistachios? Save those shells and use them to help your indoor houseplants. First, if the shells are salted, soak them in water and give them a good rinse to remove all of the salt. Then fill the bottom of a pot up to 1 inch with shells, depending on the size of the pot. Fill with soil and pot your new houseplant. The shells help with drainage, and over time they will degrade into beneficial mulch. You can use old shells as mulch in your garden, too.

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Reusable wool dryer balls are a fantastic investment to amp up your laundry routine. The reusable balls help speed up drying time and reduce wrinkles and static. They work because they fluff up clothes as they dry, allowing hot air to circulate more freely, which can reduce energy usage and drying time by as much as 50%. The balls absorb excess moisture in the beginning of the drying cycle, which reduces static, and then they release moisture during the latter stages of drying to flatten out wrinkles. Did I mention they are reusable for lots of other purposes?

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Yes, an old-fashioned garage sale is the most environmentally friendly way to find a new home for your old things and make a little cash. While selling previously loved items online is good too, selling in your community eliminates the need to package and ship items to the new owners. To have a successful sale, do it on a Friday or Saturday, and choose the first weekend of the month, when more people have discretionary cash. Set the date at least one month ahead to allow time to price everything and promote your sale.

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