Janet Visloski Strang's Blog Posts Tagged 'attic' (4)

"Old Luggage"~GREEN Inspirations~March 21, 2011

When cleaning out the garage (or attic) did you find outdated luggage or old suitcases with broken

handles?...Use the larger pieces of luggage in the garage for storing organic fertilizers and the smaller, overnight bags for storing birdseed...By placing the fertilizer/birdseed inside the luggage, it keeps out pesky…

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Added by Janet Visloski Strang on March 21, 2011 at 9:00am — No Comments

"More Clean Out"~GREEN Inspirations~March 8, 2011

Still cleaning out the attic/basement?...Do you have items from say two generations ago that you simply don't use but can't part with, like china or that silver tea service, that you're keeping mostly for sentimental reasons?...For the china, set your dining room table using the family china and go all out (tablecloth, napkins, glassware, silverware, candles etc) as if you are preparing for a holiday dinner (all… Continue

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"Clean Out Part 2"~GREEN Inspirations~March 7, 2011

Are you cleaning out the attic/basement, part 2?...Have you found any old, unused crutches, canes or walkers?...Contact your local VA (Veterans Adminstration) Hospital/office, a physical therapy office, or a nursing home to ask if they accept these types of donations...You can check with your local high school about the crutches since student athletes sometimes have sport related injuries...If you are looking for… Continue

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"Musical Instruments"~GREEN Inspirations~March 6, 2011

Are you cleaning out the attic/basement?...Have you found any musical instruments that you/your kids are no longer using?...Call your local high school to ask if they will accept the instrument as a donation or if you have a symphony orchestra in your city, contact them...Sometimes the symphony orchestra musicians teach music on the side or know of groups who work with underprivileged and musically talented… Continue

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