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Water can be a valuable resource for birds when it gets cold outside. Sure, there are electrical heaters and fancy devices that aerate the water, but why bother when you can use the sun? If you have a birdbath, now is the time to give it a few coats of nontoxic black latex paint for outdoor use. Let it dry and cure for a few weeks, then place it...Read more

When wildlife rummages through your garbage, it can be more than just a nuisance -- wild animals can choke, get trapped and die. To help them, it's key to make trash as unenticing as possible and nearly impossible to get into. To wildlife-proof your trash bins, start by minimizing the odors. That means rinsing nonrecyclables and placing food ...Read more

Designer resale websites like The RealReal have gained popularity for offering lightly worn and pre-owned luxury goods at a discount. Beyond saving money, these platforms also help protect the environment. For example, since The RealReal’s founding in 2011, it has kept over 50 million items out of landfills, and one study found that 33% of ...Read more

It seems most holiday candy -- whether for Valentine's Day, Easter, Halloween or Christmas -- is chocolate-based. If you find yourself with excess chocolate, you can extend the life of the candy by simply freezing it. Put the chocolate in an airtight container and place it in the freezer; it can last months. When you're ready to thaw the ...Read more

If you're thinking of upgrading to a new computer, ask yourself if you can extend the life of your monitor or laptop just a few more months, or even a year. The greenhouse gases released to manufacture and transport electronics and new computer equipment are considerable. The University of Edinburgh did a study and found if you can extend ...Read more