For the past couple of years, a disturbing trend has been sweeping the nation. A sister issue to the home garden regulations, this one centers on clotheslines. That’s right, in quite a few neighborhoods around the country, you could get in all sorts of trouble for hanging your clothes out to dry. Seattle’s High Point …
In a past article, we covered some basics of getting a home garden going. However, a few home gardeners have been in the news lately for violations of residential zoning codes.
Despite some mild progress, the U.S. economy continues its sluggish tendencies with indicators – including unemployment and the housing market – remaining weak. A lot of people are plagues by these ongoing financial woes. With a little creativity, though, the resources you do have can be stretched to help out your family and, as is so often the case, the planet.
Over the past few months, we’ve looked at some Really Big Ideas in terms of making your life and home more environmentally conscious — solar panels, rainwater harvesting, sustainable building, and more. Since it’s a holiday weekend, let’s take it a little easier, shall we?