What is a Rain Barrel?
A rain barrel (a water butt in the UK) is a large barrel used in the collection of rain water as well as rain storage for future use.   A rain barrel is an excellent way of water conservation.  Rain barrels are typically installed below the downspout of eaves troughs from rooftops via rain gutters. Rain barrels are devices for collecting rain, as well as  maintaining harvested rain and rain storage.
Rain barrels are used in the collecting soft rain water for home use, water conservation, and developing …

Are My Appliances Using Energy When They Are Off?
The short answer is yes. The average north American home is believed to waste at least 50 Watts of electricity constantly, even when appliances like tv’s and computers are turned off. This equals about 450 kilowatt hours per year. “Wasting electricity” and “phantom loads” cost us all, and in the end it costs the environment.
Most power supplies waste 20 to 30 percent of the energy they draw. As it would go, the majority of this loss is in the form …

Neem Oil
What Is Neem Oil?
Neem oil is a vegetable oil pressed from the fruits and seeds of the Neem tree. The Neem tree is an evergreen tree which is native to India. It has been introduced to many other areas of the world.
What Can I Use Neem Oil For?
Neem oil can be used as and entirely organic, and 100% safe pesticide. It is usually applied as a spray mixed with warm water, but is also used as a soil drench to combat pests below the surface of …

Organic Weed Control
Chemical herbicides are very poisonous, and contain many known carcinogens and other toxic ingredients. Before chemicals herbicides were used in such a widespread fashion, natural and organic controls were used. Mechanical control including pulling weeds by hand was used to control weeds.
One way to selectively control weeds, especially those growing in cracks and rocks, is the use of vinegar and water. The solution is sprayed on individual weeds and has a definite effect in just a couple of days. Heres what you will need:

Vinegar
Spray Bottle
Water

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