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!
Posted by Cris Carl
| Sep 19, 2011
Wine bottles are just one of those things that tend to collect around the house. Certainly you can simply recycle them, but here are a few suggestions for creative uses for your empty...
Posted by Cris Carl
| Sep 19, 2011
High in citric acid, lemon juice is one of the best natural cleaners due to its low pH and antibacterial properties. Lemons also smell great and aren’t likely to cause damage...
Posted by Cris Carl
| Sep 09, 2011
I admit I am a great contributor to the creation of copious amounts of coffee grounds. So I looked into finding the many uses for my leftover coffee grounds. As it turns out, they can...
Posted by Cris Carl
| Sep 06, 2011
Autumn is a great time to enjoy grilling outside. With cooler temperatures and fewer bugs, you can relax around your table and enjoy long evenings on the deck. Tabletop grills will...
Posted by Cris Carl
| Aug 19, 2011
If you're experiencing stress and tension in your life, especially when you are at home, your house itself could be the problem.
Elizabeth Bienz, a clinical social worker in Greenfield,...
Posted by Cris Carl
| Aug 09, 2011
Most of us don’t usually think of beer as an earth-friendly alternative for improving our gardens and lawns or dealing with a host of pests. However, if you can bring yourself...
Posted by Cris Carl
| Jul 25, 2011
Washing windows, especially the exterior of upper-story windows, is a perennial household challenge. That's why we talked to a professional window cleaner, Vlad Agapov, of Quality Cleaning...
Posted by Cris Carl
| Jul 11, 2011
There are few things more heartbreaking than the damage caused by a house fire. The first thing a homeowner should do after a fire is call his or her insurance company to find out the...
Posted by Cris Carl
| Jun 29, 2011
When considering owning a pet, may want to consider how your new pet may affect your home. Susan Koch, owner of Animal Crackers in Greenfield, MA, offers up advice on the range of ...
Posted by Cris Carl
| Jun 28, 2011
For the most part, there is little to no need for strong chemicals or cleaning solutions when cleaning appliances in your kitchen. You can accomplish a great deal with elbow grease...