materials I used : Soft copper wire : 20 gauge ( wire diameter 0.8mm ) : 12cm ( about 5 inch) 22 gauge ( wire diameter 0.6mm ) : 30cm ( 12 inch) Beads : 4mm ( crystal abacus ) You can use any wire you ...

During this jolly, gift-giving season, don’t forget to give back to the planet. When you’re ready to get rid of your Christmas trees and have tons of wrapping paper to toss, it’s important to know the ...

People are being urged to think twice before throwing away their Christmas tree, as the pine needles have a little-known use. As soon as January comes around, people are keen to get rid of Christmas ...

From neighborhood parks to hungry goats, there are plenty of ways your Christmas tree can help your fellow Philadelphians.

According to the Nature Conservancy, some 10 million live Christmas trees end up in landfills every year. There, they are covered with soil, which results in anaerobic (oxygen-deprived) decomposition ...

Seasonal decor is easy to pull off with Dollar Tree DIYs. Grab a few frames and seasonal items, and you can quickly whip up a ...

Q: Can I use my Christmas tree as a mulch in my yard? I heard the needles are acidic and can cause problems for plants. Write to the Missouri Botanical Garden’s Center for Home Gardening at ...

Wondering what to do with your live Christmas tree now that the holidays are over? While it's easy to put it out with the trash, one more environmentally friendly option is using it for wildlife ...

Fabric decorations (e.g. tree skirts, embroidered stockings, and holiday table linens) are especially susceptible to attic ...

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Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Photo Credit: iStock Instead of leaving your tree on the curb after the holidays, you could feed it to some very hungry goats in ...

OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) – Oklahoma City residents are already scooping up mulch for their gardens thanks to the City of Oklahoma City’s tree recycling service. “I get a little bag a day,” said Cheryl ...