With the GrainHome Improvement Tips and Tricks

Self-sufficiency is on the minds of many consumers, particularly those who are already implementing the “reduce, reuse, and recycle” practice into their households.  With these principles in mind, it’s a smoother transition into self-sufficiency. 

Why?  Because these homeowners are looking for ways to reuse household items and, in the case of composting, this is achievable.

Here are some links to lead you:

• How to Make Compost
• Build a Compost Heap
• How to Build a Compost Heap

Composting is just one of the many ways homeowners can work toward self-sufficiency and reusing items.  Good luck!

Windy weather, particularly when coupled with precipitation, causes moderate to heavy clean up for many homes across the country. 

Here are some clean up tips for those suffering from frequent windstorms:

• Keep a chainsaw on hand, and properly maintained, to clean up fallen trees and tree limbs.
• For those instances where a large amount of debris is present, use of a dumpster may be needed.
• Lawn tools such as heavy-duty push brooms, rakes, and shovels should be kept on hand for cleaning up and maintaining the property.
• Contact a contractor should the need for roof repair come about, unless you’re experienced in this area.

Cleaning up after a windstorm can be very heavy work, so consider employing the help of friends and (or) family members.