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Fix It Clinic: You Can Do It!

by Junk360June 14, 2016

Have you ever said, “Oh, that’s not broken; I’ll fix it!” only to find your closet full of broken items? While YouTube tutorials are a great resource, fixing things on your own can be difficult. Thanks to Ramsey County’s monthly Fix-It Clinics, you actually can…

How to Host Green Events this Summer

by Junk360June 8, 2016

Seasonal, Tips & Tricks

When you live in Minnesota, you want to take advantage of beautiful summer weather. Give back to our gorgeous cities by hosting green events. It’s easier than you think! All you need are: Recycling Containers http://www.recycleaway.com//span> If the event is small, you can use your…

Urban Beauty: 2016 Alley Garden & City Garden Awards

by Junk360June 3, 2016

Seasonal

Sharing an alley with your neighbors or renting an apartment are party of city living. Alley gardens, however, are a rare occurrence. Beautifying such a small space requires a skilled hand; now is the time to nominate your friends and neighbors for garden awards across…

Neighborhood Gems: Desnoyer Park Garage Sale

by Junk360May 18, 2016

Specials

We love upcycling junk. But sometimes, your stuff is great just the way it is. In someone else’s hands, that is. This time of year is great for yard and garage sales. And there’s going to be one happening right around us: What: Desnoyer Park…

St. Paul Plant Share: Gardeners Rejoice!

by Junk360May 10, 2016

Seasonal

Are you looking to expand your garden? Or, maybe, are you wondering what to do with extra plants that have blossomed over the past year? The semi-annual Plant Share, hosted by the Macalester-Groveland Community Council, is just days away. Here’s what you need to know:…

Composting 102: Twin Cities Organics Recycling

by Junk360April 26, 2016

Tips & Tricks

Composting 101 covered the basics of creating a compost pile in your backyard. But we realized that apartment-living, lack of time, and other factors can make starting and maintaining one difficult. The cities of Minneapolis and Saint Paul are here to help! If you want…

24th Annual Home Improvement Fair: Learn from the Best

by Junk360April 19, 2016

Seasonal

Home improvement projects happen whether you’ve lived in your house for years or recently purchased a fixer-upper. DIY-types already know that YouTube is full of tutorials, but sometimes hands-on learning is the best approach. This weekend, stop by Home Improvement Fair to get a head…