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Do’s & Don’ts When Making A Rain Barrel For Rainwater Collection

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.

I Finally Found The Best Reusable Grocery Bags: Lotus Trolley Bags Are A Set Of 4 Reusable Shopping Bags That Fold Into Themselves For Easy Carrying & Storage!

Honestly, I've never been diligent about using reusable shopping bags -- because most are just too small. And you still have to carry a ton of bags from the shopping cart to your car... and then from your car to your kitchen. But since I've had these 4 large Lotus Trolley Bags, I use them all the time! Grocery shopping has never been easier. Here's why I like the Lotus reusable shopping cart bags so much and think you will too!

Fabric Softeners And Dryer Sheets: Myths vs Facts

Heard warnings about the downsides of using fabric softener and dryer sheets? There are so many opinions out there about whether or not you should use fabric softener. You might've heard it can stain your clothes, start a fire, cause buildup in your washer & dryer, scare away mice, ruin sportswear, soften hard water, and cause acne -- among other things. It's time to sort out the facts from the myths about fabric softeners and dryer sheets!