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At-Home Recycling Center
Here’s another great tip from BobVila.com.
On average, Americans recycle less than a third of our waste. If we doubled our ... |
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BobVila.com's Top 21 Energy-Saving Ideas for 2008
Bob Vila has been on the presidential campaign trail talking about energy efficiency. Now, BobVila.com shares 21 ... |
 
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Building a Wooden Lattice Screen
This western red cedar lattice fencing was a one-day project designed to screen the home recycling center. Western red cedar ... |
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Carpet Recycling
Did you know that if your old carpet is made of Nylon 6, it can be recycled? Over two hundred million pounds of old carpet is ... |
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Composite Deck Installation
In the middle of a Berkshire forest Jim Precht from Advanced Environmental Recycling Technology (AERT) shows off a recycled ... |
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Compost Aeration
The microorganisms in the compost pile function best when the materials are as damp as a wrung-out sponge and have many air ... |
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Compost Surface
If the microorganisms have more surface area to feed on, the materials will break down faster. Chopping your garden debris ... |
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Compost Temperature
The most efficient decomposing bacteria thrive in temperatures between 110F and 160F. Thus, the hotter the pile, the faster ... |
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Compost Volume
Compost piles trap heat generated by the activity of millions of microorganisms. A 3-foot by 3-foot by 3-foot compost pile is ... |
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Composting
If you garden, you can cut costs and save landfills by making your own compost. Composters come in various sizes and shapes ... |
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Composting
Composting turns household wastes into valuable fertilizer and soil organic matter. |
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Converting Steel Shipping Containers to Housing
Bob talks about the vast number of steel shipping containers abandoned in America's ports. Because America is no longer an ... |
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Create a Home Recycling Station
Today, taking out the garbage is a complex chore because it includes a wide range of recyclables. To simplify the task, learn ... |
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Deconstruction for Reuse and Salvage
A period home may have hidden architectural treasures. A careful system of deconstruction and documentation will let the ... |
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Donate Unused Materials
When you finish your next project, instead of throwing away unused building materials, donate them to a non-profit ... |
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Environmentally Friendly Composite Shake Shingles
Bob meets with Brian Eberle from Enviroshake of Chatham, Ontario, to discuss the environmentally friendly shake shingles which ... |
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Green Homes Special Series: Part Ten: Flooring
Because your choice of flooring can have far-reaching implications, explore the options. A greater awareness of the history of ... |
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Hacksaw Recycling
Here's a way to get more life out of an old hacksaw blade. Mount it on the side edge of your workbench with about half the ... |
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How to Hold a Successful Yard Sale
A well-planned yard sale will leave your wallet fatter and your home de-cluttered. Proper planning, skillful organization and ... |
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Indoor Air Quality
Here's a startling fact: the EPA has warned that indoor air pollution is often much higher than outdoors. Here are some ... |
