Looking like something from a science fiction movie, what’s known as dog vomit slime mold may appear on your lawn or in your flowerbeds. It may give you the heebie-jeebies, but is it toxic? And...
Looking like something from a science fiction movie, what’s known as dog vomit slime mold may appear on your lawn or in your flowerbeds. It may give you the heebie-jeebies, but is it toxic? And...
Growing new plants using cuttings from other plants is a low-cost alternative to buying from a nursery. Here’s what you need to know to begin stocking your garden or pots with plants grown from cuttings....
Few things delight the eye, like watching colorful birds flitting around the yard. You can use cozy birdhouses to attract these beautiful creatures to stick around to become neighbors. Here’s how to make birds feel...
When a light bulb burns out, you may grab a replacement without considering its wattage. But there’s a risk of fire if a light bulb’s wattage exceeds what the light fixture or lamp allows. So...
When a friend or family member visits, you may gladly share your Wi-Fi password. After all, you know and trust these guest users. Unfortunately, that person’s device can unknowingly expose you to malware. The solution...
Windowsill gardening is a great option if you want freshly grown herbs, vegetables or flowers but live in an apartment or other situation with little outdoor garden space. Even if you have outdoor space, you...
One simple action — closing your bedroom door before going to bed at night — could save your life. A practice known in the fire safety field as “close before you doze,” that simple act...
When baked-on food spills coat the inside of your oven, it’s time for a cleanup. You can avoid noxious oven cleaner sprays and mad scrubbing with a self-cleaning oven. But there are important things to...
Municipal water is treated and delivered under strict health guidelines set at the state and federal levels. But if you own rural property with its own private well, the applicable regulations in many states are...
December is a busy month — with holiday decorating, food prep and celebrations taking over the schedule. So go ahead and give yourself the gift of a lighter load of chores around the house. Here’s...
