As we learn more about climate change and humankind’s effect on the planet, a lot of people are looking to reduce our environmental footprint as much as possible. There’s endless advice about how to do that — you can check out some of our own tips about water conservation here — but have you thought [...]
Why do private properties have power lines? Who says a water main can cut through a farm? As you drive, you can see the electric and telephone lines running alongside the road. There are also wires underground, and the road itself that cuts through land. But before these improvements were built, the land was owned [...]
Today, we hear the word “asbestos” and think “avoid.” Asbestos is a naturally occurring fibrous mineral and a carcinogen, known for causing cancers like mesothelioma and lung cancer when inhaled. We no longer build with materials that contain asbestos, but it used to be common in construction and consumer products. Even today, a large percentage [...]
