VERMICOMPOSTING CLASS: You've heard of composting, but what's vermicomposting? It's the practice of composting with worms to reduce kitchen garbage and create a mineral-rich amendment for your garden.
Learn to build a vermicomposting binand care for worms at a vermicomposting class sponsored by the Cuyahoga County OSU Extension service. The class will meet from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 10, at the Ka-La Healing Garden Center, 2251 E. 73rd St., Cleveland. Free and no registration is required.
SMART BATHROOM REMODELING: When it's time to remodel a bathroom, start by reading this list of essentials found on the Country Living magazine website. Following these simple tips will save you time, money and aggravation.
Plumbing is expensive to move. Sometimes changing a bathroom's layout is a good thing. However, don't do it if you don't have to. Doing so can add to both the duration and cost of your project.
The supplier is in charge. When ordering custom items such as tiles, vanities, light fixtures and bathtubs, select these items at the very start of the project and do not start the demo process until the arrival date.
Add natural light. Now is the time to add a sun tunnel or skylights to your bathroom. You can buy battery-powered skylights with rain sensors that automatically close the unit when a storm comes along.
Consider a walk-in shower. It will make the room seem larger and help if you plan to stay in your home as you age.
Read more bathroom remodeling tips here.
HARDWARE DONATED TO RESTORE: Greater Cleveland Habitat for Humanity's ReStore has opened its expanded hardware department, which was made possible by the donation of an entire hardware store by Rudy Rosales of Rudy's Hardware Store in Slavic Village. Rosales' donation made national and international news and spurred other sizeable donations to Cleveland Habitat and other habitat ReStore around the country, John Habat, executive director of Cleveland Habitat, said in a press release.
ReStore has also received donations of new cabinets made in Cleveland, as well as new Kobalt, Husky, Snap-On, Craftsman and DeWalt tools.
Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, closed Sunday and Monday. The store is located at 2110 W 110th St., Cleveland.