Chris Keenan is a green and general blog writer. He writes for many sites including Precision Garage Door. Chris also maintains a personal house and garden blog.

About Chris Keenan

Chris Keenan is a green and general blog writer. He also maintains a personal cooking blog.

How to Start an Organic Garden

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As more attention is placed on how our store bought fruits and vegetables are grown and harvested and the tremendous amount of pesticides used in conventional farming practices, organic and pesticide free produce is becoming more popular. With just a … [Read more...]

The Beginner Homesteader: Tips for Green Living No Matter the Geography

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There are a hundred reasons why people turn to homesteading. Sometimes it’s a desire for more hands-on influence over the food process or the goal of living closer to the land. With increasing prices in gas and food and the growing concern for our … [Read more...]

Natural Sore Throat Remedies

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It’s pretty much inevitable that you’ll wind up with a sore throat at least once now that Winter us upon us. Rather than waste time and money on over-the-counter medicine (which really do nothing other than numb your throat,) why not try some … [Read more...]

Tips To Avoid Winter Illnesses

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With the Winter season fast approaching, you are probably looking to stock up on methods to steer clear of seasonal-related illnesses. The flu and the common cold run rampant this time of year, making life miserable for all of us. In this article we … [Read more...]

The Urban Treehouse

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Nine years ago Daniel LiCalzi, Product Designer and Co-founder of sustainable design studio Design Since, wanted an apartment near his university. He answered an ad for a 271-sq-ft Brooklyn apartment with an eat-in breakfast nook. The term “nook” … [Read more...]

Eco Friendly Tips For Ridding Your Garden of Snails

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Now that rainy season is upon us, the snails will be coming out on a regular basis. We all know what a huge headache snails can be, especially those of us who are also home gardeners. While you can always use the method of personally plucking them … [Read more...]

Four Tips to Help You Save this Winter

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The following tips can help you save money throughout the year, but with winter almost upon us, saving money seems more important now than ever. As with other yearly chores around the house like having your routine visit from the exterminator, … [Read more...]

Tips For a Green Thanksgiving

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The holidays are quickly approaching, with Thanksgiving just around the corner. It doesn’t take a genius to figure out that the holiday season is a time of year which sees a huge increase is global waste. Thanksgiving doesn’t have to be a time of … [Read more...]

Eco-Friendly DIY Decorations for Thanksgiving

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As Thanksgiving swiftly approaches, the store aisles are overflowing with cute decorations to put your home in the mood for the holiday. Instead of spending your hard-earned money on decorations (many which are “disposable” and made of plastic, … [Read more...]

DIY Eco Friendly Ways to Eliminate Ants

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It’s that time of year when the ants return. We've all dealt with fighting off a trail of ants at one time or another. Unfortunately, in some parts of the world, army of ants are constantly invading inside homes, sometimes causing a full-out war … [Read more...]

Most Americans Eat Genetically Engineered Foods Daily

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Genetically engineered foods are everywhere on supermarket shelves. This is because some of the most common ingredients found in processed foods are genetically modified. From corn syrup to sugar, Americans regularly eat GMO foods and don’t know … [Read more...]

Naturally Occurring Viagra: Venom From The Banana Spider Might Be The Answer

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The market for products treating male ED has expanded rapidly over the past two decades, with a number of pharmaceutical products promising to remedy the problem. Even so, it's estimated that 1 in 3 men actually are not helped by any of the major … [Read more...]

Going Green, Making the Philosophical Choice Work at Work

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‘Go green,’ as a business owner it would be difficult to have missed the phrase which has spurred millions to change brands, recycle, and otherwise rethink their business practices. Hearing the phrase, however, isn’t enough. What one chooses to … [Read more...]

The Five Best Diet Tips for Reducing Acne and Maintaining Healthy Skin

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There are probably few hygiene issues more feared by both men and women around the world than the common acne breakout. Whether it's caused by stress, dirt, or other factors, acne can be an unsightly burden for many students and professionals, and an … [Read more...]

Four Home Energy Inefficiencies You Can Remedy This Weekend for $100 or Less

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Turning a standard home into a pillar of energy efficiency is often thought to be an expensive and time-consuming process, but this doesn't have to be the case. In fact, there are plenty of easy ways to "green" a home that are both cost-effective and … [Read more...]