ArcaMax

If you live in a two-story home, an easy way to save on energy costs and keep the entire house comfortable during colder months is to focus on warming the first floor. By setting the thermostat on the first floor just two ...Read More

Many homeowners are advised to keep chest freezers in the garage because the unheated area will help keep the freezer cold. But the reality is that the garage has inconsistent temperatures, especially in climates with hot ...Read More

After you've brewed a cup of morning joe, don't toss the used grinds down the drain. Try soaking an old cotton T-shirt in cold coffee and wiping scratched tables to see the small nicks, dents and dings disappear. Or scrub ...Read More

More than 30 million plastic hotel key cards are manufactured every year for guests. While some are returned to the front desk and reused, the majority end up in the trash. Made from PVC plastic, these cards are not ...Read More

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 ...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 ...Read More