Ginny Bartolone began writing DIY and home improvement guides nearly 10 years ago, covering everything from energy-efficient appliances to cracked foundations. Whether she's compiling cost information ...

In case you missed it, composting at home is an excellent way to reduce your carbon footprint and help the planet recover from the damage we humans have done to it. There are obvious long-term ...

Q: I live in an apartment and would like to compost using worms. Can you tell me more about how to get started? A: Composting using worms is called vermicomposting. This type of composting uses worms ...

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We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), food scraps make up more than ...

Last year I was at my wits' end with curbside organics recycling. A newbie composter, I dutifully discarded my melon rinds, coffee grounds, pizza boxes and other food waste into a shiny new plastic ...

When I moved into my first solo apartment, I was fresh off six years in a four-bedroom railroad apartment. My ever-changing cast of roommates and I shared a sturdy, industrial-size trash can that was ...