Helpful Project Tips

The following might be useful as you tackle particular projects. Please send updates of sources you find helpful.

Emergency Preparedness

At home (and more):
https://www.ready.gov/https://dealhack.com/how-to-save-money-by-making-your-own-disaster-supply-kit

At home:
https://www.ready.gov/
www.LifeHacker.com
https://emergency.cdc.gov/

For the car:
http://readywisconsin.wi.gov/winter/HowToMakeAKit.asp

Documents to take during evacuation

https://clark.com/personal-finance-credit/evacuation-emergency-kit-essentials-to-take/

https://www.fema.gov/news-release/2015/11/18/keep-your-important-documents-safe-disaster

How to Dispose of…

Mattresses –
https://healthysleepy.com/mattress-disposal/

Electronics –
Contact Best Buy regarding their recycle program. They accept many items.
Also – https://www.recyclenow.com/

Working cell phone –
See https://www.cellphonesforsoldiers.com/

Small appliances, paint –
See Search.Earth911.com for many recycling ideas.
Also – https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/home/cleaning/tips/a24186/throwing-out-paint/

Medications –
DisposeMyMeds.org

Building materials –
https://www.recyclenow.com/what-to-do-with/building-materials-0

Rechargeable batteries –
https://www.call2recycle.org/

Old tennis shoes –
Nike stores recycle for playgrounds

How to reduce…

Unwanted email –
Go to each and unsubscribe; check out UnRoll.me

Unwanted phone calls –
https://www.fcc.gov/consumers/guides/stop-unwanted-calls-and-texts

Unwanted junk mail –
https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/
https://clark.com/consumer-issues-id-theft/mailings-solicitations/unwanted-mail-marketing/opting-out-of-assorted-junk-mailings/

Ways to Share…

Stuffed Animals –
Gleaning for the World  – Teddy Bear Brigade division gives gently used stuffed animals to children undergoing trauma – disaster, illness, etc
http://gftw.org

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