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
| Jun 11, 2011
Kitchen clutter can be a simple accumulation over time in a busy life, a down-sizing move, or acquiring an inheritance of goods. Judy Wolfson, of The Clutter Clearinghouse, Whatley,...
Posted by Cris Carl
| Jun 08, 2011
Outdoor living rooms allow homeowners to creatively expand their living and recreational areas, which is why they have become so popular. "People are looking for spaces for parties...
Posted by Cris Carl
| Jun 04, 2011
There are few downsides to using concentrated cleaning products, especially if you want to reduce your carbon footprint. The use of concentrated products is generally a money saver,...
Posted by Cris Carl
| May 23, 2011
The newest thing in no VOC (volatile organic compound) paints is an additive material known as “Microban®." “Microban® is the only non-chemical, non-metallic, anti-mildew...
Posted by Cris Carl
| May 21, 2011
If you are not ready or able to buy an ENERGY STAR-rated washing machine, there are a few simple things you can do to increase the efficiency of the washing machine you have. The efficiency...
Posted by Cris Carl
| May 20, 2011
As environmental awareness has grown, so have opportunities to recycle. Recycling is incorporated into the waste management systems of most every town in the U.S., and the list of what...
Posted by Cris Carl
| May 18, 2011
While many factors are involved in determining how many solar panels are needed to power your home, there is a basic formula. Gregg Garrison, general manager of Northeast Solar in Hatfield,...
Posted by Cris Carl
| May 04, 2011
Whether you are furnishing your first apartment, enjoy hunting for bargains or have been affected by recent economic times, there are a few things you should know if you're buying used...
Posted by Cris Carl
| Apr 13, 2011
What do you do when you are stuck with second hand smoke from a neighbor addicted to cigarettes? Alternatively, maybe you are a smoker and don’t want to damage your apartment...
Posted by Cris Carl
| Apr 12, 2011
Peggy McLeod, owner of Feathers & Fur Pet Care of Belchertown, MA has plenty of good advice for those who are interested in keeping an exotic bird. McLeod, who has worked with exotic...