There are times when all of us wish we could grow a second pair of hands so we can accomplish more in the same amount of time. But since the likelihood of that is slim to non-existent, other possibilities must be explored for enterprising folks who seek greater productivity. In the kitchen, one such possibility […]

It’s the most wonderful time of the year – that is, unless you’ve just spent all day standing in lines at department stores while trying to chip away at your holiday shopping. And let’s not forget the half hour you spent circling the parking lot looking for a space that was in the same zip […]

From adding flavor to meals, to enhancing beauty products, and even preventing heart disease, the benefits of olive oil are virtually limitless. But in addition to being nutritious and flavorful, this “liquid gold” also can solve many common household problems. Here are 5 ways to put olive oil to good use in your home. Restore […]

“Then,” you’re probably asking, “how can they can them flushable wipes in the first place?” The simple answer would be: “That’s marketing for you!” But sarcasm isn’t much good for anything, certainly not getting to the bottom of things. So let’s delve a little deeper. In the strict sense of the term, “flushable wipes” can, […]

Low water pressure rarely just happens. More often than not, it’s a problem that builds up over time, and one you become increasingly aware of until, all of a sudden, it’s downright annoying and problematic. You know, like when it feels like you’re showering under a squirt gun because water flow has been reduced to […]

If you’re trying to sell your house, you know the importance of having it stand out among all the rest, and in purely positive fashion. In today’s market, buyers have a plethora of houses to choose from. And in many cases it’s those little finishing touches that can make the difference between a quick browse […]

So, you’re kids have begged you to take them to every agricultural fair, apple harvest, corn maze, and pumpkin patch within a 60 mile radius this fall – you’ve granted every such request, and yet they still crave more. The problem is, they’re back in school now, and there just isn’t time to take in […]

More than 90% of US homes have some kind of contamination in their water, which means you’re probably included in that group. And one of the most common water problems of all is called hard water, which is caused by high levels of magnesium and calcium. There are two good things about hard water: it’s […]

Not that we’re condoning selfish behavior, but let’s tell it like it is: sometimes, we all want what we want, when we want it. And the thing of it is, you never know when one of those sudden urges might jump and bite you in your pants pocket. Let’s suppose, for the moment, that it’s […]

If you bought your water heater thinking you had just acquired the ever elusive “perpetual motion machine,” we’re sorry to disappoint you, but it’s anything but that. In fact, water heaters are mechanical systems with an average shelf life of 10 – 15 years, and likely considerably less than that without proper and faithful maintenance. […]