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June 21, 2018 by Admin Leave a Comment

13 Great Places to Donate Your Clothing & Accessories

Don’t let your perfectly good used clothing sit in your closet or in storage. Make a fresh start for yourself and others when you donate your clothing to those in need!

A Few Tips for Donating Your Clothing

Clothing of all types are needed, but in order for them to be fully appreciated, please be sure your donations are clean and undamaged. It’s also helpful when they aren’t out-of-date with current styles.

Here are some other tips for donating:

  • Women buy and donate clothing more often than men do, so there is a shortage of men’s clothing for those in need.
  • Odd sizes or petite and tall sizes are always useful.
  • Kids jeans are especially useful.
  • Donations of winter coats, rain jackets or ponchos, winter boots, children’s snow pants, and thermals are needed in colder climates.
  • Underwear and socks are always the most needed items. However, these items need to be new and unopened.
  • Look for blankets and sleeping bags, for those living on the street, or without adequate heating in their home.
  • Black shoes with rubber soles are always needed.
  • When you donate purses or backpacks, you make carrying personal belongings easier, especially for those who rely on walking, biking, or public transportation.

Donating clothing and other items truly is a win-win for everyone, so don’t pass up the opportunity to make a difference!

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Filed Under: Home Organization, Organization, Volunteering/Charity

June 19, 2018 by Admin 2 Comments

Storage Unit Sizes: How to Choose the Right Size Storage Unit

Deciding which size storage unit to rent can be tricky, especially if you’ve never used one before. This quick guide will review the main sizes available, and hopefully make your decision easier.

8 Main Storage Unit Sizes

Smaller Storage Units

  • 5×5 (25 Sq. Ft.)
  • 5×10 (50 Sq. Ft.)
  • 5×15 (75 Sq. Ft.)

Larger Storage Units

  • 10×10 (100 Sq. Ft.)
  • 10×15 (150 Sq. Ft.)
  • 10×25 (250 Sq. Ft.)
  • 10×30 (300 Sq. Ft.)

Note: The majority of self-storage units are eight feet high.

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June 11, 2018 by Admin 1 Comment

Living Off the Grid – Your Guide to Self-Sufficient Living [Infographic]

Living Off the Grid

Going off the grid is an attractive option for those who want more self-sufficiency and less dependence on the currently established institutions. Creating a life where you are no longer dependent on the electrical grid means you produce your own power, collect or pump your own water and often grow your own food.

While this life is not for everyone, it is becoming increasingly popular as more people want to assert their independence and reduce their reliance on fossil fuels. Some people choose to go partially “off the grid,” still relying somewhat on the linked system that delivers electricity and water to the masses, while others prefer to be completely self-sustaining.

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Filed Under: Home Organization, Sustainability

May 29, 2018 by Admin 1 Comment

Lightning Safety: How to Keep Your Home and Family Safe

the-homeowners-lightning-safety-guide

Lightning is hotter than the surface of the sun and can reach temperatures of around 50,000 degrees Fahrenheit.

Although lightning fatalities have decreased in the past 30 years, lightning kills an average of 47 people in the United States each year and injures hundreds more. Survivors of strikes often report a variety of long-term, debilitating symptoms like short-term memory loss, fatigue, loss of concentration or change in personality.

There are safety measures that you can implement and precautions you can take to ensure you and your loved ones remain safe during a severe thunderstorm. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Family Life, Home Organization, Safety

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