Tired of paying high water bills? Have you heard of the ways you can use a rain catcher to lower those bills? You probably also didn't know that 623 gallons of water can be harvested from 1 inch of rain on a 1,000-square-foot roof and as far as rain barrels are concerned, a typical 1/2-inch rainfall will fill a 50- to 55-gallon barrel. I'm sharing everything I know about making rainwater collection an efficient way to lower your bills and help the environment.

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Overall, I think the Softub is a fun outdoor hot tub that is therapeutic, convenient, economical, and best of all... portable! But there are a few things we don't like about it. See our review, plus photos of our Softub hot tub in use.

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Did you know that every state celebrates Arbor Day on a different day each year? In honor of Spring - and Arbor Day - here's how you can get 10 trees for $20 -- shipped for FREE to your door! You even get to pick the exact trees you want, based on the trees that will thrive in your area.

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Bona Refresher is a safe way to make hardwood floors shine. It's similar to using a hardwood floor polish, but quicker & easier. My review of Bona Refresher

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You've probably seen them hanging out in people's yards. Truthfully, I never understood the whole Bag-a-Bug concept... that is, until WE needed to use them! Here's why we swear by the bug bags...

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Earlier, I wrote about the life expectancy of home components -- things like appliances, doors, flooring, faucets and fixtures. Now, here's how long household products last -- including cleaners, electronics, furniture, bedding, carpet & rugs.

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Want to know how to clean a sponge & remove 99.9% of bacteria? Facts about cleaning sponges in the microwave, dishwasher, with vinegar and with bleach.

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Need to replace a toilet seat? I just replaced three. Here are the choices and characteristics of toilet seats that might affect your decision when picking out a new toilet seat and lid.

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Ever wonder what those black lines are along the edges of your carpet -- at the baseboards and under doorways? The black stuff that looks like soot is called 'filtration soil'. Filtration Soiling comes from dirty air ducts -- among other things. Here's what to do about it.

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In my opinion, blue painter's tape is utterly INDESPENSIBLE around the house! It's great because painter's tape sticks to the surface, but leaves no sticky residue when it is removed. Alright, here we go... 10 unique uses for blue painter's tape!

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