Children and pets can make a mess sometimes...heck even we adults can track in all kinds of crud or spill something on the carpet from time to time. Sometimes here at The Preserve at Dunwoody Apartments, residents have a hard time cleaning up stubborn carpet stains but don't want to go through the hassle of scrubbing and dealing with a soaked carpet for hours.... [Read more...]

Need to clear out some clutter?  Want to safely and securely dispose of some personal paperwork?  There's a recycling, e-cycling, shredding and donation day coming up on Saturday, October 23rd from 11am–3pm at the Hightower Office Park (1215 Hightower Trail, 30350). The fees are nominal it's $10 per carload. They'll take an old monitor or TV... [Read more...]

I routinely talk about my god-daughter because...well...she's awesome. In the summer when it is sunny and like 95 degrees outside, her little 3-year old skin needs extra care. I know that I should take my skin-care SPF precautions pretty seriously and I am an adult, so I can only imagine how extra serious her's must be. So after examining the SPF options for... [Read more...]

Having a cat is a serious commitment. Not for them, they barely know you are alive- and even when they do acknowledge your existence, it is only so you can fill their food bowl. To stay on her good side I refuse to have her de-clawed. Mostly because I don't want her mad at me and also because I think it is mean. One day of her pouting after I had her spayed... [Read more...]

In my never-ending pursuit to find all things quirky on the web I think I may have set the bar really high with this one... Gorillas Sacks is a company based out of Atlanta that re-purposes old highway billboards and makes bags (of all kinds) out of them. Their selection is really impressive, we're talking everything from the traditional tote all the way... [Read more...]

Do you want to save the planet? Well now you can by doing different little things around your home. Making a difference and trying to save the planet doesn't mean you have to be Super Man or Captain Planet. There is this article that gives you helpful tips on saving the planet your own way one little step at a time. There are tips for every room in your home. Here... [Read more...]

As we all know, aluminum foil is a widely used household product that most people tend to throw away right after use.  Because we use it to cook, grill, and wrap food it is usually dirty after its first use. Thousands of tons of aluminum foil make it to our landfills every year.  What we don't realize is aluminum foil is 100% recyclable.  It is extremely... [Read more...]

What is Going Green in the Closet All About? Very simply put, what we mean by going green in the closet, or green wear, is making sure all your clothing is made from organic materials. Organic materials consist of materials such as hemp, bamboo and organic cotton. There are many benefits for the environment by choosing organic clothes: - Eliminating the use... [Read more...]