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Home & Neighborhood

Practical ideas for making home and community more livable and connected.

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A circle of adults sitting in living room chairs, each holding a book, engaged in discussion.
Plate HN-007 Readers who already trade books in a living room circle are often the first to back a street-corner library.

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  1. A circle of adults sitting in living room chairs, each holding a book, engaged in discussion.
    HN-007

    Starting a Little Free Library

    A practical guide to installing and stewarding a Little Free Library on your street, from registering a charter to keeping the box stocked.

    Particulars
    Home & Neighborhood · 987 words · 1 source
    Caveat
    this record cites only littlefreelibrary.org

  2. A technician using a thermal camera to inspect a wall in a home while a homeowner watches.
    HN-006

    Understanding a Home Energy Audit

    A practical guide to what a home energy audit covers, what tools are used, and how the findings can guide efficiency improvements.

    Particulars
    Home & Neighborhood · 912 words · 1 source
    Caveat
    this record cites only extension.psu.edu

  3. A garden bed filled with blooming native wildflowers and grasses, with a butterfly visiting.
    HN-005

    Planting a Native Garden

    Discover why native plants matter for birds, pollinators, and a healthier yard, plus practical steps to start your own native garden.

    Particulars
    Home & Neighborhood · 869 words · 1 source
    Caveat
    this record cites only audubon.org

  4. A group of neighbors standing on a sidewalk talking with a police officer in civilian clothes.
    HN-004

    Starting a Neighborhood Watch

    A practical guide to organizing a neighborhood watch, from initial meetings to working with local law enforcement.

    Particulars
    Home & Neighborhood · 1264 words · 1 source
    Caveat
    this record cites only nnwi.org

  5. Shelves filled with various tools like hammers, drills, and saws in a workshop setting.
    HN-003

    How to Set Up a Tool Library

    Practical steps for starting a community tool lending library: planning, funding, safety, and operations.

    Particulars
    Home & Neighborhood · 1115 words · 1 source
    Caveat
    this record cites only shareable.net

  6. A person handing a basket of muffins to another person at their front door.
    HN-002

    Welcoming New Neighbors

    Practical, thoughtful ways to greet someone who just moved in, from timing and gifts to inclusive gestures that build lasting neighborhood ties.

    Particulars
    Home & Neighborhood · 1191 words · 1 source
    Caveat
    this record cites only missouribotanicalgarden.org

  7. People planting a young tree in a sidewalk cutout while others watch and hold shovels.
    HN-001

    Planting Street Trees

    A practical guide to requesting, siting and caring for street trees, with free tools that estimate the benefits they bring.

    Particulars
    Home & Neighborhood · 1231 words · 1 source
    Caveat
    this record cites only itreetools.org