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How to Make a Wheelbarrow Planter

January 20, 2020June 28, 2016 by Danielle Pientka

How to upcycle a wheelbarrow into a planter for your garden. This is SO EASY. This post may contain affiliate links. Using these links helps support my blog. Thank you! We had an old wheelbarrow that has seen better days. Our biggest issue was that the wheel was broken and didn’t appear to be fixable. … Read more

Senior Living Options for Independent Adults (55+)

April 9, 2018June 20, 2016 by Danielle Pientka

Detailed information and analysis about the various housing options for seniors (55+) with the approximate costs, benefits, and drawbacks. Most of my research was for Maryland, but I think you can get a pretty good idea of the cost in other areas based on this. This post may contain affiliate links. Using these links helps … Read more

How to Turn Cat Litter Buckets into BEAUTIFUL Planters!

February 3, 2020June 13, 2016 by Danielle Pientka

Take old kitty litter buckets and turn them into something useful: planters for your garden! It’s a simple project and it will save you a TON of money on planters. This post may contain affiliate links. Using these links helps support my blog. Thank you! Someone was giving away a bunch of kitty litter … Read more

Tips for an Eco Friendly Kitchen

June 2, 2025May 16, 2016 by Danielle Pientka

Tips for making your kitchen more eco friendly.

Tips for keeping an eco friendly kitchen: reducing our use of disposable products and our environmental footprint by adjusting how we cook and clean in one of the most waste-producing parts of our home.

How to Clean Your Dryer Vent

March 10, 2022May 12, 2016 by Danielle Pientka

How to clean your dryer vent quickly and easily with a Shop Vac to avoid a house fire. This is such an easy home maintenance DIY.