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How to Recycle Old Broken Crayons
Don’t throw out those old, broken crayons. Instead, remove the paper, melt them in the microwave and pour the melted wax into molds to form fun new shapes and colors. Here are the things you need to keep in mind to easily recycle old crayons in a jiffy.
Use Natural Insect Predators to Control Garden Pests
Rather than using toxic chemicals to keep insect pests out of your garden, consider adding natural predator insects –- like bees, ladybugs, praying mantis, tiger beetles and lacewings –- to reduce pest insects that damage plants. Watch this video to find out more.
Go Green by Planting a Vegetable or Herb Garden
Planting a vegetable or herb garden in your yard is a great way to make your life more eco-friendly. You don’t have to have a lot of space to grow a small herb or vegetable garden and the food it produces will be fresher and reduce the greenhouse gases needed to truck produce to the market.
DIY Fold Down Attic Stair Insulation
Fold down attic stairs often don’t seal well and aren’t insulated, resulting in increased heating and cooling bills for your home. Watch this video for an inexpensive, DIY way to insulate attic stairs and make your home more energy efficient in no time at all.
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