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The Recycling Religion Jan. 18, 2023
For decades, we've been told: recycle! "If we're not using recycled paper, we're cutting down more t... Read More
The Great Paint Rescue and Other Clever Reader-submitted Tips Dec. 22, 2022
PAINT FOR PICK-UP Most counties have Hazardous Household Material programs and collection sites wher... Read More
13 New Uses for an Old Credit Card Nov. 30, 2022
Before you cut up an expired credit card — or toss that silly fake one you got as junk mail &#... Read More
Useful Tips from Readers Nov. 08, 2022
Once again my very clever readers have reminded me that it's the little ways we avoid spending money... Read More
Drowning in Scraps of Fabric Jun. 02, 2022
Longtime readers of this column may remember the reader who wanted to know where she could donate he... Read More
Surprisingly Useful Ways to Use Dryer Sheets Around the House Apr. 06, 2022
Apparently, I'm a slow learner. I can't think of another reason it took years to associate my sons' ... Read More
Cheap Source for Quality LED Lightbulbs and More Great Reader Tips Mar. 07, 2022
Not all companies are starving for business these days. If my mailbag is a good indicator, businesse... Read More
Pets Teach Responsibility on Many Levels Feb. 18, 2020
DR. WALLACE: My sister has a pet cat, and I have a dog. We both have to take care of our pets and pa... Read More
Help Mother Earth All You Can! Jan. 21, 2020
DR. WALLACE: I heard from a friend that you previously provided some tips on helping all of us to be... Read More
Make Your Own Compost Bin for Recycling Feb. 28, 2019
Dear James: I am not very handy with tools, but my daughter wants me to build a compost bin for our ... Read More
'Compostables' Don't Reduce Garbage Waste Unless They're Actually Composted Nov. 26, 2018
It's practically an environmentalist axiom that landfills deserve condemnation. They're ugly and sme... Read More
Drilling Opposition Has a Purple Hue Nov. 21, 2018
The U.S. Interior Department has already proposed undermining regulations adopted in the aftermath o... Read More
Rules of Thrift: Reduce, Reuse Recycle ... Remake! Jan. 28, 2014
Have I told you lately how much I enjoy it when you fill up my inbox with your clever tips, tricks a... Read More
