Home Help: Minimizing environmental harm in the kitchen

Tip of the week

Many people are concerned with their environmental footprint, and surprisingly, one of the places we leave the biggest impact is in the kitchen. Here are three tips for going green in your kitchen, being more efficient and helping the planet in the process.

When you wash your dishes, fill one side with soapy water and the other with rinse water, then turn the faucet off. This uses 37% less water than a dishwasher.  Invest in reusable canvas bags to cut down on plastic usage. Most importantly, identify which items can be recycled — and how. 

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Home-selling tip

Seemingly small repairs that can make all the difference

When you are living your day-to-day life, most of the smaller details of your home wearing down don't seem like that big of an issue. But when you go to sell your home, they become obvious, according to www.maxrealestateexposure.com.

Touch up paint jobs to cover up chips and other eyesores. Pay attention to the exterior. Replace missing fence posts, sod the yard and clean any miscellaneous spots around your home. A clean bathroom is crucial to selling your home. Pay attention to the details, like the walls and floors.

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Decorating tip

Outdoor decorating tips to liven up your summer

Summer is officially here, which means bonfires, cookouts and long nights spent outside on the porch with your friends. Here are a few potential outdoor decorating ideas from usa.inquirer.net to spruce up the experience not only for yourself, but for your guests as well.

Consider a new, simple gardening technique like a Mason jar herb garden.

Decorating doesn't need to be complicated; something as simple as rain boots on your front porch can add a much-needed splash of color.

Install a window ledge on your biggest window to enjoy those relaxing summer sunsets.

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Garden guide

Getting started

Gardening is a relaxing, worthwhile hobby, but it can be a daunting task to start. As in real estate, the most important factor is "location, location, location." Make sure it's in a place you'll see often, close to water and great soil.

The sun is crucial to letting your garden thrive, so pay attention to how the sunlight moves through your yard throughout the day to find the best starting point. Feed your plants regularly with high-quality nutrition, and your garden is up and running. 

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