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Sustainability in Paper Products

Published: July 13, 2020 | Last Updated: July 13, 2020 by Michael Kahn

When it comes to choosing sustainable paper products, it turns out there are a lot of factors to consider. Contributors to sustainability include natural resource conservation, renewable energy for manufacturing, emissions, recyclable products, supply chain transparency, social impact, and good stewardship. A lot goes into those Vanity Fair napkins, Brawny paper towels, and Angel Soft rolls of toilet paper. Learn what one company, Georgia-Pacific, is doing to address these concerns, and how to choose sustainable paper products for yourself.

GLEEM Rechargeable Electric Toothbrush

Published: June 22, 2020 | Last Updated: July 4, 2020 by Michael Kahn

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of GLEEM. All opinions are 100% mine. Designed to make your teeth shine, the GLEEM Rechargeable Electric Toothbrush is one of the newer players to the rechargeable toothbrush and teeth whitening market. They are looking to shake things up and provide professional-looking results with beautifully …

3 Year Update for Raised Bed Gardening

Published: April 20, 2020 | Last Updated: April 22, 2020 by Michael Kahn

This raised bed update is sponsored by Miracle-Gro. Three years ago, I decided to build three really cool looking raised beds for my garden. These would be unlike anything I have ever done before. I went for not only function, but style. You can check out my original post and DIY guide here for my Metal …

How To Build a Metal Raised Garden Bed

Published: April 19, 2020 | Last Updated: July 2, 2020 by Michael Kahn

Corrugated Metal Raised Beds for the Garden

Growing food in metal raised garden bed is a crucial step in one of my house goals. I love the zen of combining beauty and function. I was able to turn a pretty ugly portion of the yard into a thing of beauty. After days of deliberation over logistics, size, aesthetics, and cost between the …

How To Buy a Used Car for People Who Don’t Know About Cars

Published: February 17, 2020 | Last Updated: February 17, 2020 by Michael Kahn

This guide on how to buy a used car is meant for anyone who isn’t mechanicly inclined or knows a lot about cars. The information within is put together by several automotive experts who have all been involved in selling or repairing used cars. This 18-part guide should greatly reduce the chances that you’ll be …

Best Under Sink Water Filtration System Research and DIY

Published: February 11, 2020 | Last Updated: April 16, 2020 by Michael Kahn

Water is life, which was part of my motivation to search out the best under sink water filtration system. Having access to clean water is so important. I never thought I would question whether or not my water was safe to drink in a major city like Sacramento. And yet, it happened. For over a …

How Long To Keep Records – Personal and Business

Published: January 26, 2020 | Last Updated: February 13, 2020 by Michael Kahn

This record retention schedule will guide you how long to keep records for all manners of receipts and paperwork. The schedule is organized by length of time to keep records or by the type of documents. I used to have boxes upon boxes of documents. I had no idea what I actually needed or not, …

Micro SD Cards – The Best for 2020

Published: November 16, 2019 | Last Updated: August 3, 2020 by Michael Kahn

As a photographer and tech lover, I tend to gravitate towards the best of the best when it comes to the technology products I own, which is why I found myself on the quest to find the best MicroSD cards out there. I want reliability, speed, and something that will let me push my equipment to its limits.

Photography Gear Upgrades

Published: October 22, 2019 | Last Updated: December 31, 2019 by Michael Kahn

As a professional photographer for over 10 years, and an amateur for much longer, I’ve slowly accumulated a collection of gear and equipment which can make a photographer’s life so much easier. After being asked over and over for specific tips by friends and professional peers, I’ve put together this guide on gear upgrades every photographer should have.

Travel Blogging Photography, Workflow, and Organization

Published: February 24, 2019 | Last Updated: October 20, 2019 by Michael Kahn

Travel Blogging Photography Workflow Organization

When traveling and blogging for multiple days at a time, organizing photos and maintaining a workflow day after day can get convoluted and tiresome fast. It has taken me about three years of trial and many errors to get to the point where I’m at now. I’ve been constantly aware of how I am operating …