Sustainability

Go greener with these sustainable living tips and tricks for how to make your house more environmentally friendly.

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Best Off-Grid Water System Options for Your Cabin

Interested in an off-grid cabin, but not sure how to tackle the water problem? These are your options for water...


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What to Know About Solar Umbrellas

Solar umbrellas offer convenient access to alternative energy and a nice shady spot on your patio. What's not to love?


11 Things About Recycling That You Didn’t Know (But Should!)

Recycling is important to reduce the need for virgin materials. It can also be complicated and confusing. Find out things...


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12 Things to Consider Before Building a Tiny Home

So you’ve had enough of the big house, big yard and the responsibilities that come with that. You’ve got your...


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Can You Recycle CDs, DVDs and Other Discs?

Despite the fact that CDs and DVDs are made of plastic, your local curbside recycling program is unlikely to accept...


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10 Things You Should Know About Recycled Electronics

The average lifespan of a laptop is two years, and a cell phone is even less. Here are a few...


11 Things You Think Are Recyclable But They’re Not

Hold up—don't toss those empty containers in the recycling bin just yet! While it's great to recycle as much as...


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11 Natural Bug Repellents Worth Trying

Looking for a natural, DIY way to create bug repellents? These home bug repellent formulas use simple, organic ingredients. Try...

Why You Shouldn’t Crush an Aluminum Can Before Recycling It

Not crushing aluminum cans before recycling them may seem wrong, but keeping them whole is actually better for the environment


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64 Ways to Reuse Things You Normally Toss

Cut down on your trash with these ways to reuse and salvage household items.


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We Tried Benjamin Moore’s 2021 Paint Color of the Year

Aegean Teal caught the attention of our team here at Family Handyman. Here's why we love it.


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5 Places to Donate Tools You’re Not Using Anymore

Make some extra room in your garage or workshop by donating your unwanted tools and building materials to one of...


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The 5 Worst Things to Throw in the Recycling Bin

Don't make the mistake of throwing these items in your home recycling bin.


27 Inspiring DIY Tiny Homes Built With Recycled Materials

The DIY tiny house movement is all about reducing consumption. Check out some tiny homes that took it a step...


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30 Zero Waste Tips for Your Home

Looking to create a more sustainable home for you and your family? Check out these zero waste tips that are...


These Solar Smart Home Products Help Lower Utility Bills

Go green and save a little green with these solar-powered smart home products.


18 Strange Things You Never Knew You Could Recycle

Don't throw out that clutter quite yet! Make sure to check if those items can be reused with this list...

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6 Most Common Types of Maple Trees

Learn the species of maple trees most commonly found in the United States, and how to tell them apart.


What Is Houseplant Insurance?

Struggling to keep your houseplants healthy? It might be time to look into houseplant insurance.