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Solar {or other} conversions of bed side lamps and fans
Is there anyone who can help me to convert our bed side lamps and fans {ceiling or floor standing} to work with anything other than electricity? Solar, maybe? Any ideas welcome!
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Electricity is without a doubt still the cheapest way right now, unless one has a solar system ...»
Gardening: composting in a city garden
I have a small space but, I am interested in composing. When I look for ideas on line everything is so big. I have just been putting egg shells and coffee grinds in my garden.
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it took a good year of composting to net any usuable compost. But, I know what you mean, I ...»
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You can probably get your compost pile back in shape by adding more greens or browns until you ...»
Gardening: Any suggestion on purchasing a good rain barrel to water flower bed and hanging plants in the yard.
I don't want to draw mosquitoes and such bugs. How does one keep the water clean and how to use with a watering hose.
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Thanks for the tips on rain barrel. I made one from a 55 gal car wash soap container. the ...»
Cleaning & Organization: How to keep a rainbarrel clean?
I have a 35gal. and a 55gal. rainbarrel and was wondering since they are homemade from food-grade plastic barrels is there a way to keep them clean and discourage mosquitos and other bugs from breeding in them? Or algae- one is in morning sun.
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Yes I just bought the feeder fish and keep them warm and happy in the winter in the house. I ...»
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Thanks everyone for your advice and comments!
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Yes we have been happy with one we installed and you can get nice looking economical ones too, ...»
Gardening: What to do with firepit ashes.
We have a garbage can full of ashes from our firepit. Is spreading them on the garden a good idea? We're trying to find an ecofriendly way of disposing them.
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You're welcome, Carol.
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More great info - thank you. Hope to decide soon.
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Yes, I do every day, it is the coolest thing that could happen to Home Improvement!