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You may have wanted to donate clothes to an organization like the Military Order of the Purple Heart. But it may not be clear how beneficial collecting your old clothes and furniture and donating them to charity really is. Donating out any items or clothes, including those you no longer need, could also do a […]
Technology allows many products to be recycled and, more importantly, turned into money for Purple Heart donations and other charity organizations. Here are five donated materials that can be recycled: Clothing Clothing can be recycled into many products. In fact, even though almost all textiles are recyclable, each American is responsible for adding 70 pounds […]
Each year, Americans donate a whopping 4.7 billion pounds of clothes to charity. Purple Heart foundations such as Green Drop facilitate the distribution of huge amounts of clothes donations to disabled veterans, ensuring that those who have served can live comfortable and dignified lives. For those who are especially committed to the cause, there is […]
Spring is in full swing, and the amazing warm weather makes it easy to spend more time outdoors than indoors. But your home deserves some special attention after a long winter. We don’t just mean spring cleaning, either. Consider the following four items you can switch out in your home to kick winter to the […]
You want to have a home that is energy-efficient and makes you feel great about your contribution to the world you live in. You know you can have solar panels put in and install greater insulation to make your in-house energy use more beneficial, but when you build a house from the ground up, you […]
The use of water in the United States continues to increase annually. Commercial use of water has significantly increased over the last few years due to increased industrialization. A report indicates that there was a 200% increase between 1950 and 2000. This figure has since changed, and it is higher in 2019. The use of […]
Many homeowners think that they spend enough money on roof installation, that they do not think to have it regularly inspected. The reality is that, since your roof is exposed to more than any other part of your home, there is a lot that can go wrong at any time. Also, you might not even […]
Your roof is one of the most important lines of defense your home has. It has been estimated that an inch of rain means about 1500 gallons of water has fallen on your roof. If your roof is older, more than 20 years, or not of the best quality, it will be less able to […]
Finding water damage in your home is always a frightening experience. Dollar signs flash before your eyes as you discover a flooded basement, a leaking pipe, moldy surfaces, or peeling walls. In the moment, it can be very hard to figure out how to react: where do you even start when facing water damage repair? […]
Many homeowners don’t realize when they should actually replace their carpet. Whether it’s a throw rug, a wall-to-wall carpet, or an area rug, here are five signs it’s time to kick it to the curb. 1. You can’t get rid of that smell No one likes coming home to a house that smells […]