S.E. Smith
S.E. Smith is a writer, agitator, and commentator based in Northern California, with a journalistic focus on social issues, particularly gender, prison reform, disability rights, environmental justice, queerness, class, and the intersections thereof, with a special interest in rural subjects. International publication credits include work for the Sydney Morning Herald, The Guardian, and AlterNet, among many other news outlets and magazines. Assisted by cats Loki and Leila, smith lives in Fort Bragg, California.
Posted by S.E. Smith
| Oct 10, 2012
When choosing a water heater for your home, you may want to consider the number of appliances you have, size of the household, environmental concerns, and economic factors before making...
Posted by S.E. Smith
| Oct 03, 2012
Here at Networx, we’re big fans of bees and other pollinators because they’re great for the environmentnand great for the garden. In the case of bees, there’s a...
Posted by S.E. Smith
| Sep 24, 2012
Vinegar is a ubiquitous pantry item, and savvy householders know that it has many uses beyond salad dressing. It’s also an excellent all-purpose cleaner, deodorizer, stain remover,...
Posted by S.E. Smith
| Sep 10, 2012
Sometimes it seems like greening your home requires a master’s degree, a lot of money, and endless amounts of time. Fortunately, there are actually some very easy ways to green...
Posted by S.E. Smith
| Sep 06, 2012
Painting can get expensive, especially when you opt for high-quality, lasting paints with good coverage that will stand the test of time, which you definitely should. It’s tempting...
Posted by S.E. Smith
| Sep 05, 2012
So you want to grow some out of season plants, but you don’t have a lot of room. It’s mini greenhouse (also known as a cold frame) time, and fortunately there are a lot...
Posted by S.E. Smith
| Sep 04, 2012
Broccoli can be a finicky crop, but in the right conditions, it can be a pleasure to grow and eat. It, along with other members of the brassica family, offers great nutrition, with...
Posted by S.E. Smith
| Aug 29, 2012
With the death or upgrade of every cell phone comes the inevitable question of what do to with the old phone and its accouterments. It’s easy to end up with a drawer full of tangled...
Posted by S.E. Smith
| Aug 28, 2012
Of approximately 10,000 bird species worldwide, an estimated 13 percent are threatened with extinction. Human pressures on their habitats are a significant contributing factor to their...
Posted by S.E. Smith
| Aug 06, 2012
Avocados may be delicious, but these versatile fruits have many other uses beyond their role as a guacamole ingredient or toast topping. As an extra benefit, Florida or California avocados...