Do Just One Thing

12/30/10

A real Christmas tree doesn't have to be tossed to the curb right away. If you have the land to do it, place the evergreen tree on its side in the woods where it can decompose naturally. It'll become a natural habitat for wildlife, a nursery for beneficial insects and help shelter wild birds from the harsh elements of winter.

12/29/10

Here's an easy way to make your own fireplace fire starters using materials you already have. Grab a few sheets of newspaper and place dryer lint inside. Roll the paper, twist and tie it into a giant knot. Light it and watch your fireplace start roaring.

12/28/10

If you use a sonic toothbrush, save the used toothbrush heads when they need replacing; reuse them as double-duty beauty items. When you want to remove a patch of dry skin, apply an exfoliating product to it and use the used brush head on your sonic toothbrush to buff the dead skin away.