I have scoured the seven seas–or a seven block area awash in the cold, dark days of December, keeping its eyes peeled for swanky, cheerful or just plain unexpected gifts to please the Hill home-body. Here’s what we have — feel free to add more. This list is just meant to open the door to […]
Got clutter? As a follow up to a recent greenHILLhome column on recycling of household electronics I received an email from a Hill resident who has organized a “Drive of Drives” this coming Saturday, December 4 from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. Scott Christian and neighbors on the 1200 block of G Street SE will […]
Dear greenHILLhome, Our blender died and I have no idea what to do with it. I know what to do with computers and printer cartridges, but no idea if small electrics – blenders, toasters, old home phones, etc. — are the same. I’ve about settled on trashing the base and putting the glass bowl in […]
Colder temperatures are upon us, and it will just get colder (well, until sometime in 2011). Many of us spend time turning off exterior water supplies and covering patio furniture, but how many people take a few hours to winterize their homes each fall? Spending some time sealing cracks and topping off (or replacing) insulation […]
If you were planning on replacing that water heater before winter sets in, or perhaps you’ve been procrastinating about replacing an old dishwasher, now is a great time to spring into action. The DC Energy Star Appliance Rebate Program officially starts today, October 25 and will run until the funding is exhausted. That means the […]