Cris Carl

Cris Carl

Cris Carl is a talented journalist who has written for both newspapers and websites for the past 13 years. She is a member of the Native American Journalists Association and the Society for Environmental Journalists. She has been a presenter and panelist at two Unity Journalists of Color conferences. Cris lives in western MA and loves to garden and make her home better every day. Cris has owned her own landscaping business and has been remodeling a 100-year-old house for over a decade.

She has written over a hundred articles for Networx.com. In addition to her home improvement articles for work such as power washing and cleaning, some of her articles include topics about adapting your home for a person with down’s syndrome (https://www.networx.com/article/adapting-your-house-for-a-person-with-do) and tips for ways to set up your home that can help keep your hyperactive kid calm (https://www.networx.com/article/can-a-house-calm-a-hyperactive-kid). For a person with down’s syndrome, she recommends having the simplest layout possible for your home, so it’s best to avoid a lot of push buttons and modern furniture. There are also certain types of stoves and locks that are easy and safe for a person with down’s syndrome to use, even if they can’t read. Cris also recommends making a private space for a caregiver who lives with them. For a hyperactive kid, Cris encourages parents to set up labeled bins and boxes where specific items are to be placed. She also suggests per expert Dr. Sharon Saline PsyD. to chart activities with your child using a dry erase board, chalkboard, or paper chart, to map out an organizational flow of the day.

Chris has also written articles for ridding your home of ferret odors by altering their diet and having a designated room for your ferret with easy-to-clean flooring (read more here: https://www.networx.com/article/ferret-odors-101-a-guide-for-new-ferret). She has also written articles about caring for rabbits (https://www.networx.com/article/six-facts-about-rabbits) and dogs (https://www.networx.com/article/fostering-dogs-short-term-canine-compan, https://www.networx.com/article/how-to-feed-your-overweight-dog).

Read more of her articles below!

The Guernsey County Courthouse light show in the Dickens Victorian Village. Photo: DickensVictorianVillage.com

7 Regional Christmas Attractions Not to Be Missed

Posted by Cris Carl | Dec 05, 2011

No matter where you live there is likely to be a Christmas display that will light up your heart. Certain areas of the US have the advantage of “traditional” Christmas weather,...

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10 Green and Cheap Holiday Decorations

Posted by Cris Carl | Nov 28, 2011

There are plenty of good reasons these days to explore holiday decorations that are both “green” and cheap. Avid crafter Michael Aldrich, of Greenfield, MA claims “green,...

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Cleaning Up Household Biohazards

Posted by Cris Carl | Nov 23, 2011

After working in the health care field for over 15 years and raising two children, I have more than a passing familiarity with biohazards. I think there is a tendency for many of us...

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Choosing a Deicer

Posted by Cris Carl | Nov 21, 2011

Tim Seymour, manager of Aubuchon Hardware in Greenfield, MA has seen an increasing interest in “green” deicers in recent years. “The whole world is going in that direction....

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Best Dog Breeds for Home Protection

Posted by Cris Carl | Nov 13, 2011

Nearly any dog can be trained to protect a home. However, certain species have been bred as watchdogs, whose job is to alert their owner of intruders or dangers. Others are bred as...

Surviving Holiday Season: Drunk Relatives

Posted by Cris Carl | Nov 09, 2011

Whether you are recovering from alcoholism or simply have been dealing with drunk relatives for a lifetime, the holiday season poses extra challenges. You may still have fresh memories...

Whole spelt vegan vegetable tart made by Networx's editor, Chaya. Ask her how to make it!

Vegetarian Recipes for Thanksgiving

Posted by Cris Carl | Nov 03, 2011

Paul & Elizabeth's is a 31-year-old natural foods restaurant in Northampton, MA. Although Northampton is a bastion of good vegetarian and natural foods restaurants, Paul & Elizabeth's...

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4 Effective and Natural DIY Drain Cleaners

Posted by Cris Carl | Oct 24, 2011

Having a clogged sink brings to mind the old chestnut: “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” To avoid clogs to begin with, you have to stop food particles,...

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DIY Gardening Project: Build a Hoop House

Posted by Cris Carl | Oct 05, 2011

“In terms of hoop houses, our goal is not to grow, but to prolong survival,” philosophizes Daniel Botkin, owner of Laughing Dog Farm. Botkin, who runs the many-layered,...

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How to Choose a Microbrew

Posted by Cris Carl | Sep 23, 2011

"The microbreweries are making beer the way it should really be made," said Christie Faufaw, co-owner of Ryan & Casey Liquors, in Greenfield MA. Microbrewed beer has become...