Free paper shredding and safe prescription disposal are offered by Broward Sheriff’s Office exclusively for Broward residents. Shred-A-Thon events are intended to avoid identity theft by shredding personal papers with private information. The events also accept old unused prescription medications for safe disposal. In fact, incentives are offered for turning in prescriptions. The reward is …
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If you’re a fashionista, then this Mana Fashion Earth Day event is for you: Explore EcoDenim via augmented reality, and a lot of other really cool stuff. Mana Fashion Services in Wynwood will host this three-day event to help educate the public in a series of free workshops about the ins and outs of sustainable …
For reducing energy use in your South Florida residence, Florida Power & Light offers free online resources. Using less electricity helps save money on utilities fees. FPL Rebates Air-conditioning rebate of $150 for energy efficient units and following the program requirements Ceiling insulation rebate of $220 for eligible projects FPL Tips Turn off your overhead …
Unfortunately, this benefit will disappear soon due to lack of Congressional funding: The FCC projects that households enrolled in the ACP will continue to receive the discount on their internet service through April 2024. If you qualify for Lifeline, you can get a monthly benefit of: Up to $9.25 off the cost of phone, internet, …
Fern Forest is featuring a native plant sale with vendors selling varieties of foliage that are preferable for South Florida yards. A plant sale in 2024 is 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, April 27, and entry is free. Native plants are often preferable financially and environmentally. They usually are don’t require excess watering and …
Oh, the times, they are a changing … and there’s more jingle in the pocketbook! The cord has been cut, the savings are stacking up and it hasn’t been all that painful, thanks to free FAST channels (scroll down for explanation). For many years, my basic and extended cable subscription was included in my condo’s …
The Miami Home Design and Remodeling Show is back and it’s the perfect place for great ideas and inspiration for any home remodeling project. The show will run from Oct. 18-20, 2024, at the Miami-Dade County Fair & Expo Center, at 10901 Coral Way. General admission is $10 for adults and seniors 65 and over …
Reducing water waste is kind to your wallet. And to the planet. As an incentive to replace old toilets with fresher versions that save water, rebates are offered to eligible Broward residents. The Broward Water Partnership offers rebates of $125 per toilet when replacing an older model with a more efficient, low-flow, WaterSense-rated toilet. Eligible …
Who wants a free tree? Miami-Dade County is once again offering the freebies as part of Adopt-A-Tree. The county program provides two trees a year per household during a special event, but you must register in advance because the giveaway is only while supplies last. Upcoming tree giveaway: Saturday, Sept. 23 at Dennis C. Moss …
South Floridians have learned the hard way to take hurricanes seriously. When we get complacent, another storm comes and reminds us of the importance of hurricane preparation and supplies. You should take preparing for a hurricane seriously — but you shouldn’t buy a lot of things you’re never going to use. Miami-Dade County has an online hurricane guide that …
Think it’s too hot to garden? Perhaps you want to plant radishes, turnips and arugula right inside your South Florida home. Yes, you can grow your own food indoors. We asked for tips from a South Florida urban horticulture program specialist affiliated with the University of Florida Institute of Food & Agricultural Sciences, also known …
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