Maksym Belchenko / Getty Images Key Points Leaving fallen leaves in your yard supports healthy soil and acts as free mulch. Raking and removing leaves can disrupt natural nutrient cycles and increase the need for fertilizers. Unless leaves are smothering grass or covering hard surfaces, skip raking to save time and benefit your garden. I…
jetcityimage / iStock.com Shopping at Dollar Tree is a great way to save money, and the discount retailer often has lower prices on items you’ll find elsewhere. It’s also known for its extensive selection of home decor, including plenty of seasonal items. While you can find great deals at Dollar Tree, you have to shop…
Team led by experts at Cincinnati Children’s overcomes an obstacle that has limited the potential value of lab-grown mini-kidneys Each human kidney has about 1 to 2 million filtering units called nephrons that help purify our blood and remove waste products from the body. But those filters can only do so much without the ductwork…
Following five years of intense research, the Circular Flooring consortium has proven that it is possible to produce plasticiser-free PVC recyclates from end-of-life flexible floor coverings. The solvent-based recycling process, which is operated with CreaSolv® formulations jointly developed by Fraunhofer IVV and CreaCycle, can efficiently remove critical legacy plasticisers from waste PVC flooring. The recovered…
We all want our homes to look attractive and reflect our personal style, and we choose décor items to achieve both goals. Sadly, that sometimes means facing a substantial decorating or renovation cost. If you plan to live in the house you own for years and years, decorate as you see fit. However, if you…
