Jakob Barry

Jakob Barry is a green living journalist for Networx.com. Networx.com helps homeowners save time, money and frustration by connecting them with home improvement professionals. From plumbers and roofers to handymen and cement contractors, Networx simplifies the process of locating a reliable professional.

April 15 BY in Lifestyle

3 Ways the Internet Can Teach High Schoolers Basic DIY Skills

69 Shares Students with interests in learning various DIY skills can use the web to meet their needs—either in groups, or individually.

December 29 BY in Lifestyle

Positive Parenting While Trying to Live Waste-Free

84 Shares How do we cope with being parents and keeping up with previous levels of waste-free living until everyone is old enough to truly lend a hand?

July 11 BY in Lifestyle

4 Ways to Declutter and Draw the Meditative Space Back Into Your Life

125 Shares Many of us have calm meditative spaces we retreat to whenever possible. Some may take a little effort to reach like a mountain top, the edge of a canyon, or the center of a field of flowers. Others are closer to home like a harbor view, seat in the garden surrounded by nature, or on the rooftop under the stars. These places are meant for escape and recharging yet it very often occurs that when we return back to our usual domains we’re drained almost immediately after walking through the door. Why?... More »