Author Archives: Jay Mueller

About Jay Mueller

Hi! I'm Jay Mueller. I have recently retired as a civil servant government worker after approximately 37 years service for the United States Army. Now that I've retired I have a chance to expand my interests in other fun things like, this blog, Internet Marketing, riding my Harley, and playing my guitar. Hope you find the site helpful.

How to Choose the Right Composting System for Your Home

Composting Systems There are as many composting systems as there are gardeners out there! From small space to large farms, gardeners have all sorts of creative ways to compost their waste. Which system is right for you? Here are some … Continue reading

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Making Money By Reconditioning Rechargeable Batteries

What do solar panels, windmills, cars, cell phones, cordless tools , and lawn tractors have in common? One thing:  RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES. So let me ask you this… How would you like to extend the life of your batteries by 50% to … Continue reading

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The Importance of Padding Your Pipes In the Winter

Pipe Insulation It’s easy to forget just how cold it can get in the wintertime. If it gets cold enough in your area for water to freeze outside, then it can freeze your water pipes inside – especially those pipes … Continue reading

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Eco-Friendly Ways to Clean Your Oven

Oven Cleaning Tips Typical oven cleaners contain multiple chemicals, some of which are quite dangerous, such as sodium hydroxide (commonly known as caustic soda or lye). According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, oven cleaners containing this … Continue reading

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How To Measure and Reduce Your Carbon Footprint

If you’re serious about becoming more eco-friendly and living a greener life, then one of the things you may want to check out is your carbon footprint. Your carbon footprint, as defined by carbonfootprint.com is “a measure of the impact … Continue reading

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Eco-Friendly New Year’s Resolutions

New Year’s resolutions are made with good intentions but they are usually broken before February. One way to keep from breaking your resolutions is to involve others in them. Elicit your family’s help and come up with a list of … Continue reading

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Save Water and Money by Installing Low-Flow Faucets

Low-Flow Faucets If you take a shower, you use a lot less water than taking a bath, but showers can still use substantial amounts of water. If the weather is cold, a long, hot shower feels great, and if you … Continue reading

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ECO Friendly Sealing Products

There are various items that come under the heading of “sealing product,” but what binds them all together is the fact that they contain some sort of adhesive. Whether it’s tape or liquid glue, sealing products are used in industry … Continue reading

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Simple Ways to Help Stop Global Warming

Global warming is defined as an increase in the Earth’s temperature and is caused by a rise in greenhouse gas emissions. There is no doubt that global warming is affecting the planet and forcing every living creature to adapt to … Continue reading

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Tragedy Turned Into Productivity and Success

I imagine that most of you have already heard about the east coast blizzard by now. It started snowing Friday evening, slowly and then around 6 pm it was really coming down. By Saturday morning we already had 1 1/2 … Continue reading

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