5 Tips to Sell a House with a Bad Backyard and Boost Curb Appeal

5 Tips to Sell a House with a Bad Backyard and Boost Curb Appeal

Guest post by Evette Champion

Unless you have a green thumb, you may have some areas in your yard that could use some improvement. Maybe there’s too much sun and your grass has become brown and patchy. Maybe you have water pools in spots around your yard. Whatever the case may be, the harsh truth is that your ugly backyard is scaring away potential buyers!

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CBD and Diabetes Infographic Intro

CBD and Diabetes Infographic Intro

Guest post by Zach Pearson

It is impossible to ignore the potential that CBD has to help those suffering from diabetes. More research is still needed, but with promising animal test results and anecdotal human experiences mounting, CBD as a treatment for diabetes has become a hot topic.

CBD is known for its many benefits; to reduce inflammation, relieve pain, lower anxiety, and improve sleep. Could it help prevent and manage diabetes as well? The infographic below explores this question:

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How Cleaning can be Good for your Mental Health

How Cleaning can be Good for your Mental Health

When you’re feeling overwhelmed with stress, a messy room can add more anxiety to your mental headspace. How can you organize your thoughts when your home is strewn with clothes and last week’s take-out boxes? By organizing your space and cleaning all surfaces, you can find mental clarity and relaxation. Cleaning can be extremely beneficial to your health; de-cluttering your physical space will help to reduce inner chaos and improve your mood. Here are a few mental health benefits of cleaning.

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4 Green Investments for Your Home With a Big Payoff

4 Green Investments for Your Home With a Big Payoff

Guest post by Emma Sturgis

Making your home more green is the ultimate “win-win.” Not only do you help the environment stave off looming catastrophe, but you also knock off a significant portion of your monthly utility bills. With so much to gain and so little to lose, it’s never too soon to make some green investments around the home. Any expenditure you make will be more than offset by future savings, and all the while you’ll know you’re doing the right thing. There are countless ways to decrease the environmental impact of your home, but here are four investments you’d be well advised to start with.

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4 Vehicles That Cut Down on Gas Consumption

4 Vehicles That Cut Down on Gas Consumption

Whether you are looking to reduce your carbon footprint, or you want to slash the amount you pay when you are at the pump, choosing a vehicle that uses less than average quantities of gas is a smart move. Additionally, modern technology is helping to reduce gas costs, making the need for consuming so much gas less important than it was even a decade ago. Bearing that in mind, consider the following four vehicles, all of which can help cut gas consumption considerably.

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How to Reduce and Greenify Your Power Consumption

How to Reduce and Greenify Your Power Consumption

If you are concerned about energy costs and the effect of fossil fuels on the environment, there are several things you can do to reduce your power usage and lower your energy bills. If everyone does their part, we can significantly reduce carbon emissions and lessen our environmental impact. While ending global warming will require more widespread change, the changes you make will help and can be personally fulfilling. Consider the following tips to become a more conscientious energy user.

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10 Tips for starting your food garden

10 Tips for starting your food garden

Interest in gardening has taken off since COVID-19 has forced most of us to stay at home for long stretches of time. While many people in the US have taken this time to start a food garden and to learn about how to be more self-sufficient, others have found that gardening relieves their boredom and provides other mental and physical health benefits.

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Home Sweet Homestead: 4 Things You Need When You Start Homesteading

Home Sweet Homestead: 4 Things You Need When You Start Homesteading

Guest post by Anita Ginsburg

For many of us, city life has become a drag. We long for our own land where we can be our own masters self-sufficient, supplying ourselves and our families with everything we need.

In many ways, homesteading is the American Dream. If you have considered adopting a self-sufficient lifestyle recently, read on to get an idea of where to start.

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Is CBD Organic and Eco-Friendly?

Is CBD Organic and Eco-Friendly?

guest post by Crystal Willson

(photos from Pixabay)

Climate change due to global warming is becoming a concern around the world. Due to this, the health of our planet is depleting. Statistics suggest that one of the “biggest sources of global emissions is agriculture.” This also includes the production of cannabis.

One of the most popular varieties of cannabis is hemp, which contains a high amount of a compound called cannabinoids (CBD). It is famous for its medicinal properties. Due to this, the production of hemp has increased over the years.

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Zen Garden Ideas

Zen Garden Ideas

Gardens are a beautiful way of staying in touch with nature. Even the smallest amount of ground in your front or back yard can be turned into a garden, and with little effort, you can have your own veggies or a colorful setting where you can go to relax. Gardening became so popular recently that Americans spent $3.5 billion on gardening food in 2013; currently half of US homeowners work on their gardens. After all, there’s nothing better than witnessing plants that thrive around you.

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5 Ways to Grow an Indoor Herb Garden

5 Ways to Grow an Indoor Herb Garden

It is relatively simple and straightforward to grow a herb garden indoors as long as you have the relevant knowledge. Growing your herb garden is an excellent way to satisfy all your needs without going to the market to buy them again and again. The current situation with the pandemic means you should minimize the times you venture out, as you risk contracting the virus every time you go out.

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