Archive for the ‘Green Living’ Category
The Circular Economy: How Glass Reuse and Recycling Support Sustainability in Missoula
This article explores how glass can contribute to a more sustainable future and what the residents of Missoula can do to support this effort.... more
The Impact of Junk Removal on Property Values
Junk removal is not just about cleanliness; it’s about maximizing the worth of your property.... more
Practical Tips on Choosing the Right Roofing Specialist for Your Home
In this comprehensive guide, we'll provide you with practical tips to ensure that you choose the right roofing specialist for your home.... more
4 Things You Need to Know Before Moving to Montana
This article will provide insider knowledge that will help you prepare for your move to the Garden City or anywhere in Montana. ... more
Top 5 Most Popular Eco-friendly Home Modifications
The following factors should guide you when deciding on green improvements to make in your home:... more
Cleaning Missoula’s Air With Greener Travel and Carbon Offsetting
Among U.S. states, Montana is leading the way with investments in greener infrastructure making it easier than ever for us to live more environmentally responsible lives.... more
Ways To Sell Your House In The Summer
Do you want to know what potential buyers look for when purchasing a home in the summer? Before you put your house up for sale, consider the points raised in this article.... more
Tips On How To Sell Your Home Fast In A Slow Real Estate Market
While it may be a little bit challenging to sell a home, it's still doable. These tips should guide you through the process.... more
The Difference Between Renting A Dumpster And Hiring A Junk Removal Company
Here is the difference between getting a dumpster and hiring a junk removal company:... more
How to Reduce Non-Biodegradable Waste and Recycle More Effectively
Besides recycling waste, you can considerably reduce it by adopting various healthier alternatives to non-biodegradable products. ... more
How Yurt Housing differs from a Traditional Home
Yurt Living - an Alternative to Traditional Housing – and the Tiny House. Buying a home can be an expensive, lengthy process, and the rent for an apartment is looking increasingly more like mortgage... more
Missoula in Motion Launches January Clear the Air Challenge
For the month of January, Missoula In Motion will challenge citizens to reduce the amount of C02 they emit into the air by trying to limit their solo driving trips.... more
How to Start a Green Team at Your School
You’ve finally decided your school needs an Eco-messiah, and you’re looking into starting a green team, but you don’t know where to start? ... more
The State of the Jungle
By PAUL WHEATON - The more stuff I create and post online, the more people need to give me their feedback. Just reading their feedback is bigger than a full time job. ... more
Swords, Iron, Missoula Blood and Pie
By PAUL WHEATON - Turns out I have too much iron in my blood and it's leading to exhaustion. So I get the idea of just donating blood to see if I then feel supercharged. ... more
Jumping Spiders and Daddy Longlegs in Your House Keep Away Brown Recluse
By PAUL WHEATON - This video is of a jumping spider that found its way onto my monitor. I used to kill all spiders, but here's why I don't anymore.... more
Residential Water Conservation
Conserving water in your home is much easier than you think. By taking just a few simple steps, you can save water and decrease your water bill!... more
Struggles, Hurdles, Challenges and Observation
By PAUL WHEATON - I'm not yet of retirement age, but I suppose I could say that I am retired .... from being a software engineer. Sorta. ... more
City of Missoula Storm Updates
Clean-up from Monday’s thunderstorms continues throughout the City. The City of Missoula would like to remind citizens of the following items: Power has been restored at Splash Montana waterpark. The fa... more
Are you Testing Your Drinking Water?
Arsenic is fairly common in Montana’s groundwater--especially in mountainous areas where well water is affected. Are you testing your drinking water?... more
Junkpole Fence: Freaky Cheap Chicken/Deer Fence
By PAUL WHEATON - We needed a permanent fence that would keep flighty chickens (layers) in and keep the deer and the wild turkeys out. This fence went up mighty fast and cheap.... more
Installation of Ybarra’s Public Art Sculpture Underway at Silver Park
Construction of the new public art piece for Silver Park, George Ybarra’s sculpture “Perseverance and Passage,” has begun.... more
City Imposes Stage 1 Fire Reststrictions Bans All Fireworks
Fire Danger moved to EXTREME on Monday and Stage 1 fire restrictions have been imposed prohibiting use of fire or open flame, including campfires, smoking and the use of fireworks.... more
Leave Young Wildlife Where You Find Them
By TOM PALMER - Remember this advice if you see newborn wild animals: "If you care, leave them there." Do not move or attempt to feed newborn wildlife.... more
Quest for Land: My Advice for Permies and Homesteaders
Part 3 of 3
By PAUL WHEATON - I want to grow the future of permaculture. Not just with my ideas, but with 20 different artisans in seed and soil. Each permie would have their own vision for what is “best”.... more
Quest for Land: My Advice for Permies and Homesteaders Part 2 of 3
By PAUL WHEATON - When it came to picking a piece of land, I have a powerful bias. I just love Missoula, Montana. Someday I want to be able to say that I grow a lemon tree, outdoors, in Montana.... more
Quest for Land: My Advice for Permies and Homesteaders Part 1 of 3
By PAUL WHEATON -Decades ago I was obsessed with gardening and outgrew my urban lot. I needed more space. Not only for my horticultural endeavors, but I needed to expand into all sorts of animals.... more
National Ground Water Awareness Week March 8-14
National Groundwater Awareness Week is the week of March 8-14 and Kinetico of Montana just wants you to remember a few things about your groundwater and its importance in our lives.... more
Rocket Mass Heaters: The Absurdly Efficient, Cheap, and Comfortable Way to Heat Your Home
By PAUL WHEATON - So what’s the big deal? Well, Rocket Mass Heaters are one of the most sustainable and affordable heat sources in the world! ... more
The Dark Side of Native Plant Enthusiasm
By PAUL WHEATON - What’s wrong with native plants? The problem has nothing to do with advocating for native plants, but in advocating against all other plants – not just for oneself, but for all people.... more
Did you Just Should on Me?
By PAUL WHEATON - The word “should” is seriously embedded in our culture and habits. And I think it is possible that it may have slightly different meanings for different people. ... more
Infecting Brains with Permaculture 52 Cards at a Time
By PAUL WHEATON - When I give gifts, rather than giving people stuff that they might like, I tend to give them things that I like them to have. Check out this gift idea:... more
Capitalism, Gift Economy, and Prices That Are Too Damn High
By PAUL WHEATON - My feeble understanding of capitalism is that I can work super hard for a year, save up all my money and then live without working for several years.... more
Testing the Waters–Ensuring the Water You Drink is Healthy
Hard water is the leading water problem in America and, and Missoula and Western Montana are no exception. Here are few things to know about hard water and what to do about it:... more
Hops Ranch Soon to Provide Fresh Beer to the Flathead
By TRISTAN SCOTT - What began as a 1-acre research project, sponsored by the Montana Department of Agriculture and two local breweries – has entered its second season and is now producing hops.... more
Hard Water Problems in Missoula
Hard water is the leading water problem in America and, and Missoula and Western Montana are no exception. Here are few things to know about hard water and what to do about it:... more
Missoula’s Annual Chip Seal Program Begins
City of Missoula Street Division crews begin applying oil and chips to city streets on Monday, July 28, in the City’s annual Chip Seal Street Maintenance Program. Missoula annually seals the surface of ab... more
Flies Really Bite. Are they Bugging the Cows?
By PAUL WHEATON-Biting flies can sure make life miserable for cattle, horses and even people! Big or small, those insects can inflict painful sores. Here are a few solutions for getting rid of biting flies:... more
20 Tips for Staying Cool and Saving Money in the Summer
By PAUL WHEATON-It’s hot! So it is perfect timing to talk about how to stay cool on the cheap – both long term and short term. Here are 20 tips on staying cool this summer and saving money too.... more
Vote With Your Fork
By KRISTEN LEE-CHARLSON - One of our very core rights as human beings is challenged in this country on a daily basis. That is the freedom to choose the food(s) that we wish to raise, buy and consume.... more
How to Eat Local & Stay Healthy
By KRISTEN LEE-CHARLSON -Eating local means contributing to the local economy. A dollar spent locally generates twice as much income for the local economy. When businesses are not owned locally, money leaves th... more
Frugal Foodie: Intentional Leftovers
By KRISTEN LEE-CHARLSON - In times of economic struggles, often people cut their food budget, sacrificing the pleasure and fulfillment of true nourishment. But you don't have to.... more
Keen on Mason Bees
By PAUL WHEATON-And now boys and girls, it is time for Uncle Paul to tell you about the birds and the bees. Or, more accurately, the flowers and the bees. And, even more accurately: Flower sex.... more
Edible Weeds–If You Can’t Beat ‘Em, Eat ‘Em!
By KRISTEN LEE-CHARLSON - Fields of the pretty yellow flowers in the lawn; are they really so bad? Dandelion leaves, flowers, stems and roots are all edible if you have an organic yard!... more
Sheep Grazing on City Open Space, Pet Owners Asked to Help Protect Herd
By BECKY GOODRICH-Missoula Parks and Recreation is asking dog owners to watch for sheep grazing on City open space, and leash their pets when hiking near the herd. ... more
Reversing Desertification
By PAUL WHEATON - Man-made desertification impacts climate change more than the burning of all fossil fuels. This includes contributions to greenhouse gasses, and overall warming.... more
Downtown Flower Baskets Scheduled For Hanging May 20
Missoula’s beloved Downtown Flower Baskets are scheduled to go up on Tuesday, May 20 beginning at 5:30 pm. Volunteers will place the baskets created by Pink Grizzly.... more
Passive Annual Heat Storage
By PAUL WHEATON -When heating or cooling a home can a comfortable temperature be obtained year round with far less energy use? Can we get it down to a tenth of the national average?... more
Apple Trees from Seed
By PAUL WHEATON -There is this story going around that if you try and grow apples from seed, then there is only a 1 in 20,000 chance that you’ll have an edible apple. ... more