It’s hard to believe that it’s been almost 10 years since the housing market crash that led to one of the worst recessions in our country’s history first made national headlines. The crash left millions of Americans upside down on their mortgage, led to hundreds of thousands of foreclosures, and […]
You’ve just cut down that old, dead tree in your yard. After spending hours sawing it up into pieces and removing the wood, there’s still one problem: the stump. For home owners looking to re-do their lawn and build new landscaping, there’s few annoying obstacles that compare to a tree […]
As someone who lives in the city, I understand the importance of having a prime parking spot. I also know it’s impossible to land one each and every day no matter how much luck you think you have. But what about the small number of folks who live in the […]
Across the country, community gardens are popping up in major cities and suburban towns alike. Often started on a vacant lot or small piece of land that has sat unused for a number of years, these gardens are usually maintained by volunteers, students, residents or a combination of all three. […]
Over the past several years, there have been major advancements in the automotive industry. From upgraded safety measures and electronics to improved fuel efficiency and emissions, cars and trucks on the road are safer and greener than ever before. These advancements, however, aren’t exclusive to cars, trucks, and vans. According […]
As start-up companies such as ZipCar and RelayRides change how we went rent vehicles here in the U.S., Kandi Technologies Group is hoping to revolutionize how people get around China. The entrepreneurial project, part of a 50-50 joint venture with Geely and supported with $65 billion in government monies, is […]
As a city dweller with an extremely limited amount of yard or private green space (and little knowledge on gardening), growing my own herbs and vegetables may be a bit challenging. Sure, community gardens have helped – to some degree – fill this void in our city but even they […]
When you live in the city, it’s usually pretty easy to get around without a car. Sure you may have to deal with public transportation delays, a bike commute in the rain, or a hot and humid walk to work, but hey, it beats forking over money for a car […]
As most of us know, owning a car is both a luxury and expense. When we need to run an errand or get across town for an appointment, we simply hop in our cars and go. Unless, of course, our car isn’t in the mood. Outside of taxis, there are […]
Drink In This Fact: August Is National Water Quality Month The brain in your skull with which you are currently processing this article is 90 per cent composed of one compound, and that compound is H2O. The blood coursing through your veins is over 80 per cent water. Even your […]
